Practical ways to help an individual in the moment....

 

Learn to be a better listener, an active listener...

 

Eye contact is very important...

 

Don't fake your feelings about them or their situation. You're not fooling anyone. But instead seek to be genuine. An individual can tell...

 

Consistency matters. If you're going to engage in a conversation then make sure that you're prepared for potentially multiple conversations...

 

If needed be prepared to be a little transparent and vulnerable yourself so that the individual doesn't feel like they are completely alone in the conversation...

 

Pray for them, at times maybe even with them...