FOR CRISES/EMERGENCIES
FALSE! EVERYONE HAS DIFFERENT EXPERIENCES AND PREFERENCES!
This type of body language can make you seem closed off or defensive, but can also show that you're listening and paying attention.
What is posture?
MENTIONING CHANGES THAT YOU'VE NOTICED THAT WARRANT A CHECK-IN: INTENSE, LONG-LASTING, AND MAKING A BIG IMPACT ON THEIR LIFE
WHAT IS GOLDEN RULE #1: SAY WHAT YOU SEE?
A friend has quit the science club, because its just not his vibe anymore, but continues to participate normally.
This is not characterized as intense or long-lasting.
A CENTRE ON CAMPUS WHERE YOU CAN SPEAK TO COUNSELLORS
WHAT IS THE COUNSELLING CENTRE?
TRUE OR FALSE: GETTING MORE SLEEP IMPROVES MENTAL HEALTH?
TRUE! YOU SHOULD BE GETTING BETWEEN 7 AND 9 HOURS OF SLEEP PER DAY.
MAKING OVERT ATTEMPTS TO DISCUSS MENTAL HEALTH TOPICS, BEING SUPPORTIVE, ALLOWING SPACE FOR VULNERABILITY
WHAT IS GOLDEN RULE 2: SHOW YOU CARE?
This is long-lasting and could have a significant impact on their life.
THIS SUPER COOL CHICK THAT KEEPS TRYING TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
WHO IS YOUR MENTAL HEALTH AMBASSADOR?
INTERVENE! YOU'VE NOTICED YOUR FRIEND HASN'T BEEN TO CLASS IN A COUPLE WEEKS, AND HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN IN SOCIAL SETTINGS. HOW DO YOU START THE CONVERSATION?
GREAT JOB!
What is solution?
WHAT IS RULE #5: CONNECT THEM TO HELP?
You can't explain what it is, but something just seems off with a close friend of yours, and it has been for awhile. Whats your move?
Great discussion!
STUDENT LEADERS WITH SOME MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING (NAME 2)
WHO ARE: RAs, PEER SUCCESS COACHES, SMUSA VP ADVOCACY, ME LOL, WELLNESS AMBASSADORS, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES?
INTERVENE! You feel like something has been "off" with a friend, but aren't sure it meets the criteria that it's intense or long-lasting. You're still worried though, and want to say something. What's your move?
Love it!
This reaction will make someone feel less likely to talk to you in the future, is quite rude, and it's important to suspend this behaviour when participating in active listening.
LISTENING FIRST, ASKING FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS, VALIDATING HOW THEY'RE FEELING
WHAT IS RULE #3: HEAR THEM OUT?
This can be intense, and have a big impact on their lives.
AN ONLINE SERVICE THAT SUPPORTS POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH CRISIS SUPPORT VIA TEXT OR PHONE
WHAT IS GOOD2TALK?
INTERVENE! Someone on your team hasn't been completing their work, or coming to meetings, and no one has really heard from them in awhile. How do you start the conversation?
Awesome!
This can be hard, but it's important to do this to ensure you're understanding what's going on in a conversation.
What is clarify?
SET BOUNDARIES TO PROTECT YOURSELF, UNDERSTAND WHEN YOU CAN AND CANT HELP
Yes to congratulate them!