{"experience_type": "Current Experience", "emotion_type": "sadness", "problem_type": "conflict with parents", "situation": "I have a father who i love a lot. Since he is old, I have made him move in with me. I take a lot of care of him - even financially. But, if i fall ill, he does not even bother asking me. I feel extremely sad with his behavior.", "survey_score": {"seeker": {"initial_emotion_intensity": "5", "empathy": "5", "relevance": "5", "final_emotion_intensity": "3"}, "supporter": {"relevance": "5"}}, "dialog": [{"text": "Hello, How can I help you today?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Hi, I have a situation which makes me very sad.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "This is about my dad", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "He is an old fellow and alone so i made him move in with me.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm sorry to hear that you have a sad situation happening with your dad.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Restatement or Paraphrasing"}, {"text": "I take all responsibilities - including financial", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "But i find him very dry with his emotions. Today,i fell unwell and i wanted to go take a covid test. but, he just brushed it off saying, its a mild flu.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "He showed no emotions at all.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "or concern", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That sounds like quite a challenge for you. You seem to care so much.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "He simply told me, its a waste of money to go get checked", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I know that old people sometimes act childish. But his dry behaviour makes me very sad.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "sometimes this leads to a fight", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That must be hard to hear when you are trying so hard to do what's right.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "I also am struggling to convince my father to stay away from crowds because of COVID.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "Sometimes this behaviour of him leads to a fight. and i end up crying!", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Untop of it, i feel awful because i end up yelling at home too", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Is it normal to yell at parents?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "My dad simply won't listen", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Is it normal to have a fight with your parents?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I'm sorry you have to go through this.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "I feel guilty to fight with him", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Perhaps you can take some time for yourself with a friend?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "Do you suggest anything else?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Yes i could do that. But that won't resolve my issue", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "What do you suggest?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "As my father is getting older, he is often frustrated.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "It's harder to move, you have more aches and pains and this virus is scary.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Reflection of feelings"}, {"text": "How should i deal with him?", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "True that", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Perhaps you could suggest him taking some deep breaths to calm down.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "It's very hard to convince him of anything. He thinks he is always right.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "I understand as my father is the same way. I often have to just hear him out and take time away in another room.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Self-disclosure"}, {"text": "It's hard on me, because i have a child to look after too. And my dad keeps interfering in my parenting with my child.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Do you have any other family support who understands your position?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "It's hard honestly. My spouse and me are separated.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "And i have a child who stays with me.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Perhaps there is some support in your community? I have a child with autism and my father doesn't understand the behaviors and is critical of my parenting too. I often seek support from an autism group with parents in my position. Perhaps there is a group of single parents you could gain support from?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "I have a six year old child. Yes, maybe i would look for some support groups somewhere.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Autistic child must be huge challenge i am sure", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "It sounds like you are really trying hard to do the best you can.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Sometimes i suggest to my dad that he should seek therapy. But he won't listen at all.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That must be frustrating that you try to have him seek therapy, but he doesn't want to follow your suggestions.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Affirmation and Reassurance"}, {"text": "Yes, i would have joined a support group. But, this covid won't let me now. I have to be very careful since i have a child and dad at home. I step out only for necessities.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Do you think communicating in a different way like writing may help? Have you tried different ways to communicate?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Providing Suggestions"}, {"text": "It would be awkward since he is in the same house", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "But i could try sending a text message", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "That's a good advice", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Do you think maybe some way of showing you care like making dinner or something encouraging him in a way he likes could help?", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Question"}, {"text": "Yes, could work. I will try that.", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "Thanks for the advice", "speaker": "usr"}, {"text": "You are welcome. I wish you well. Have a good night.", "speaker": "sys", "strategy": "Others"}, {"text": "You too.", "speaker": "usr"}], "seeker_question1": "Nothing", "seeker_question2": "Faster responses.", "supporter_question1": "no", "supporter_question2": "no"}