{"experience_type": "Current Experience", "emotion_type": "sadness", "problem_type": "ongoing depression", "situation": "My dad died last year, a few days after Christmas.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "4", "empathy": "5", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "3"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Hello there. Is there anything bothering you that you'd like to talk about at the moment?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Hi. Yes, I'm having a hard time because last year my dad died a few days after Christmas.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Oh I am so sorry! Dealing with bereavement is hard at any time but at this time of year I think that it is even worse.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "When people ask about Christmas plans, I don't want to depress everyone. But I can't pretend everything's okay.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "So you feel as though you have to avoid people because you do not want to make them feel bad that you are feeling bad?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "I don't know... I know my friends would be supportive. But then I feel like it's selfish of me to bring people down, when this whole year has been a downer for so many of us.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Well let me ask you - if the situation were reversed, would you feel that a close friend was bringing you down if they talked about their bereavement?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Maybe, but I wouldn't mind that.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Well, perhaps your friends would not mind you confiding in them either? That is what good friends are for, ultimately.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "Another thing is that my mom had died in January, the same year. So everyone has already dealt with me grieving all year. I don't want to just be associated with sadness for everyone.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I am really sorry about that - that is a seriously rough thing to have had to deal with. Do you have siblings and if so could you perhaps talk with them?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "I have a brother, but his wife is really terrible, and they are very close. He and I text some, and I try to keep that up. He doesn't need me the way I need him...", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "What about some sort of professional therapy? There are some organisations out there that will provide a certain number of sessions for free", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Information"}, {"text": "Hmm, I didn't know that. I'm on a waiting list for a therapist through my medical insurance. I live in sort of rural Oregon, but maybe I could get help by text or video...", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That is a good idea, especially at this time when it's probably not a good idea to see too many new people in person. Could you call your doctor and ask them?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "The issue is finding someone you click with. I think that's hard. I'm not sure my doctor could do much for me - she's already got me on the waiting list for therapy through her organization.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Have you tried searching online? I have personally found some useful groups that have helped me deal with the mental health issues that I have.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "If it wasn't for COVID, I'd probably look into support groups...", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Oh yeah? Can you recommend anywhere to start?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "There are plenty available online where you would not need to see anyone in person. Try googling for support groups in your local area?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "I'd really recommend doing that, it could help you a lot! I wish you all the best and hope that 2021 is a better year for you.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Okay. I also just moved to a new state, and don't really know anyone yet. It's a hard time for making new connections.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thank you - best wishes to you, too!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That is tough ... so you are feeling uprooted as well as bereaved? I can only hope things go well for you", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "At least I'll never lose another parent...", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That's a slightly macabre way of looking at it but .. true.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "Have a lovely festive season", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "You too. Bring on 2021!!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "quite!!", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Do press the quit button and take the survey ;)", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}], "seeker_question1": "Some links to find online counseling might be nice, for all us depressed people out here - ha.", "seeker_question2": "Not really. It's a good interface!", "supporter_question1": "", "supporter_question2": ""}