Hope Squad
What is 1 goal of Hope Squad?
Spread positivity, hope, acceptance, mental health awareness, suicide prevention, etc...
What does the H in Hope Approach stand for?
Heads Up! Look for peers not acting like themselves (mood change, body language, closed off, not baseline)
A friend of yours is saying they feel "unwanted". What are 2 things you could do?
Listen, ask questions, be attentive, don't push them, clarify, etc.
How can you help out?
Participate in events, spread kindness, reach out to squad members if you need help or friend needs help, etc.
What does the O stand for in the Hope Approach?
Offer Support: Listen attentively and approach with compassion (quiet, eye contact, follow up questions, head nods, body language, kind)
A friend of yours that is normally super outgoing and happy has suddenly been quiet and withdrawn. How can you approach them?
Example) I've noticed you've been a lot more quiet recently, are you feeling ok? Do you want to talk about it? I'm here to listen.
How to identify Hope Squad members:
Instagram page, eventually t-shirts, leading events at school (like Hope Week), talk to Mr. McRae, Josie, and Mrs. Hasleiet, posters.
What does P stand for the Hope Approach?
Provide Information: Share resources (trusted adults - teachers, counselors, administrators, parents)
A friend is giving away some of their valuable possessions. Why might they be doing that?
Could be feeling like a giving attitude but could also indicate feeling sad, down, potentially suicidal. We call these potential "warning signs". These are things to lookout for and notice in your friends.
How can a Hope Squad member help you?
Talk to you individually, provide resources, just listen!, encourage you to tell others and get help.
What does E stand for in the Hope Approach?
Empower Peers: Guide to a trusted adult (encourage to find an adult to speak with)
Someone is posting something mean towards a peer on social media (cyber bullying). What can you do?
Could say something to the person posting (maybe take that down, that's unkind).
Tell a parent or adult.