Guide for professionals

• Understanding common emotional difficulties linked to long-term unemployment (stress, low mood, anxiety, burnout).
• Recognising early signs of distress.
• Providing initial coping support and knowing when to refer to specialist services.

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• Helping unemployed adults identify stressors and establish daily routines that promote well-being.
• Teaching coping tools for managing rejection, overthinking, and job-search fatigue.
• Using group-learning activities to share coping strategies.

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• Supporting unemployed adults to stay motivated during prolonged job searches.
• Building resilience through realistic goal-setting and positive feedback loops.
• Setting up peer-support circles to reduce isolation and foster shared encouragement.

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• Understanding additional barriers faced by migrants, refugees, and older workers.
• Applying inclusive and culturally aware communication approaches.
• Promoting equity and accessibility in job counselling.

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