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Saltedbythesea |
Listener - Scholar 3

Listener Rating
5.0 star rating

I am a 52 year old married dad. I am a veteran and a teacher with over 20 years experience in the classroom.

I've had my share of struggles personally and professionally and would be happy to lend an ear to someone in need.

I feel that I can be of particular help for teens or parents of teens who are struggling with school. This is my area of expertise,

Due to my increasingly busy schedule, I am rarely on here. However, I do check and get messages from Members. Feel free to reach out and we can set aside I time to chat if you think I can be helpful to you.

*Due to some recent experiences, I've found it necessary to note that I give Members 100% of my attention and expect the same respect in return. If you are unable to devote your full attention to our chat and leave long gaps between responses, I will politely ask you to find a more suitable listener.
I'm not part of the "multi-tasking" generation. And if one checks the scientific research on the topic, one will find that effective multi-tasking is a myth. People can NOT do several things well at once. And when I am helping someone who is struggling - one frequent thing they need to do is FOCUS.
Doing so in a conversation about an important issue is a good place to start.

Number of Ratings: 73
Number of Reviews: 22
Listens to Over 18
Languages English
Listener Since Dec 12, 2015
Last Active over 6 months ago
Gender Male
Progress Path Step 167
Cheers 44,511
People Helped 157
Chats 706
Group Support Chats 7
Listener Group Chats 3
Forum Posts 36
Forum Upvotes 54
Categories
Depression
Anxiety
Parenting
Sleeping Well
Breakups
Family Stress
Exercise Motivation
ADHD
Getting Unstuck
Student Life
Growth Path Timeline
  • Exercise completed!
    Take a General Request
    Completed step number is 166, February 24th, 2020
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    Take a General Request
    Completed step number is 165, January 19th, 2019
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    Take a General Request
    Completed step number is 163, January 3rd, 2019
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    Take a General Request
    Completed step number is 162, December 29th, 2018
  • Exercise completed!
    Member Welcome Program
    Completed step number is 160, April 27th, 2018
  • Exercise completed!
    Provide 1-on-1 Support
    Completed step number is 158, July 19th, 2017
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    Support Guide
    Completed step number is 156, August 13th, 2016

Feedback & Reviews
good listener
Very good!
A really thoughtful and kind listener and gave me very good advise. Thankful for the time.
Thanks
Very kind, helped me feel better about myself. :)
VERY HONEST, great help. appreciated
this person is amazing and very helpful. the deserve every star
they are a great person to talk to
very kind listener and gives u a very practical advice :)
Very thoughtful and down to earth. Brought a real world perspective to the issues I've been having and took the little time he had to help me sort things out. I would definitely chat with him again.
great listening and thoughtful, and made me feel a little less alone
I thoroughly enjoyed speaking with this listener who is so laid back and non judgmental that he makes you feel that you weigh so much lighter after confiding into him! He also gives some very professional and pragmatic advice and makes you feel like the idea came from yourself!
looking forward to speaking to him again!
Really helpful and nice!
Super super super in tune to what you're saying! He's a great person and very practical. Definitely worth talking to!
It was great to talk with you. You were very helpful by just listening. Sometimes thats all i need is to be heard.
A very kind and compassionate listener with a lot of people experience. You can't go wrong with this one.
Professional, practical and quick response time. Would hope to find more connection on a heart level with Salt.
Thanks for the coursera link.
He is a TREMENDOUS help. He's like a parental figure that keeps it real with you, but at the same time gives you kudos and positive vibes when you're down. Thank you again!!
Salted listened to me, and shared some of his own story to help me see my situation in a new light. He has experience, wisdom, and, most importantly, empathy. I'm glad I connected with this person.
They're very wonderful and caring. Thank you!
Great listener, didn't judge...
Badges & Awards
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Questions Answered
Why do depressed people push loved ones away?
June 5th, 2016 1:05am I feel like life is pointless. How can I find meaning in my life?
March 2nd, 2016 2:54pm Why do I feel depressed even when my life is going great?
April 5th, 2018 9:04pm Is appetite loss common in depression?
December 22nd, 2015 2:37am What triggers random anxiety and panic attacks when nothing is going on?
May 17th, 2018 12:00am Should I tell my husband I cheated on him?
July 16th, 2018 2:08pm Everything in my life is messed up. Motivation works temporarily and I'm not suicidal but feel it's pointless to live like this. What should I do to feel hopeful?
July 25th, 2018 2:02pm My boyfriend or girlfriend wants to break up with me, how can I change their mind?
January 22nd, 2016 5:32pm What can I do if my ex starts threatening me he'll hurt himself if we don't get back together but I don't want to get back with them?
December 22nd, 2015 11:52pm I can't get over my divorce. What should I do?
February 24th, 2016 8:50pm How to cope up after someone breaks your heart and you still love them?
July 16th, 2018 1:26pm How to deal with a narcisistic father?
January 22nd, 2016 4:48pm How can I deal with bad grades?
December 22nd, 2015 2:48am Is it my fault that my parents argue all the time?
December 14th, 2015 1:37am