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Recently, I flew to Melbourne for a rare sporting event: the Wallabies versus the British Lions, a match that rolls around only once every 12 years. Rugby isn’t really my thing, but my amazing husband is passionate about it, so this trip was for him—a chance to revel in something he truly loves.

Following Up last weeks Blog: Compassionate Phrases for the Moments That Matter – some Phrases for your Toolkits.

This week’s workshops built beautifully on the reflections from our last blog, When Compassion Meets Capacity. One theme that continued to resonate was the challenge of knowing what to say — especially when someone is emotionally overwhelmed or reacting strongly to their own distress.

Participants were keen to explore practical, compassionate phrases they could genuinely use in the moment — words that support, de-escalate, and show care without sounding scripted or forced.

Here are some powerful, adaptable phrases you might consider adding to your own toolkit. Simple, human, and kind — give them a try and see what fits for you.

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