emotional support

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Ryan told MLAs about the case of an autistic teenager with challenging behaviours and "significant social and emotional support needs".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

That level of intimacy and emotional support is often what sets women’s friendships apart, writes Clare Ansberry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The projected cuts included near-total elimination of special discretionary aid to high-need schools and a separate program that provides academic and emotional support to Black students and others with similar needs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

“Oftentimes, we think emotional support is the most valuable,” says Thema Bryant, a psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Social capital usually means emotional support and encouragement from a reliable stakeholder in one’s life, an asset commonly associated with marriage that is itself a form of wealth.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times