Activity: Checking-In
Remember Ali and Sarah? Help Sarah use Golden Rule #1 Say What You See to check in with Ali.
Hey, sorry I missed your call. So much homework 😫
What’s with you lately? Are you avoiding me?
This might make Ali defensive.
You stuck to the facts and opened up the conversation.
Remember this conversation is about them, not you.
If you’ve been in their shoes, being open about a similar experience you’ve had can build trust in the relationship, and even help them to figure out what to do next. Remember to acknowledge where there are differences and that although something worked for you it may not be what works best for them. The goal is to empathize with them, not fix them; to offer hope, not impose a solution on them.
An exception to not giving advice is when someone needs a nudge to go get professional help. In addition to listening, being there for someone means connecting them to help. Let them know that there are people they can talk to who can help (like a school counsellor, family doctor or helpline), and that they don’t have to go through this alone.
According to Be There, how should you create a safe environment for someone struggling with their mental health?
A classmate is feeling so anxious about an upcoming exam that they’re nauseous and have barely eaten all week. This change is…
Ali joined the science club
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