How do you encourage a friend to see a therapist about a bad break-up?

I would lay out the situation as objectively as possible: that they aren't taking the break up well, show them clearly why the degree to which they are suffering from the break up is unreasonable/unhealthy, and offer to go with them to help break the stigma surrounding going to a therapist.

Make up a totally fake relationship and devastating break up for yourself. Ask them to go to your counseling session with you for support. 😈

Try to relate a story about you or someone close to you who sought therapy to deal with a difficult situation and how it was helpful.

Let them know that you care and talk about support options

I don’t unless they ask my advice first.