Types of Support
This type of support involves listening, empathy, and emotional encouragement.
What is Emotional Support?
One of the best ways to strengthen support is to do this regularly with positive people.
What is Spend Time Together / Stay Connected?
Feeling like you don’t want to “bother” people is a common one of these.
What is a Barrier to Asking for Help?
Texting a friend when you’re having a bad day is an example of seeking this.
What is Emotional Support?
Saying “thank you” to people who support you is a way to do this.
What is Show Appreciation?
This kind of support gives advice, information, or guidance.
What is Informational Support?
This visual tool helps you map out who is in your support system.
What is a Support Network Map? (or Genogram/Eco-map)
Moving to a new place or changing schools can do this to your support network.
What is Weaken / Disrupt It?
Asking a teacher or counselor for help with school stress is an example of this.
What is Informational Support?
This skill helps you maintain healthy support relationships.
What is Communication? (or Setting Boundaries)
Providing rides, money, or physical help is an example of this type of support.
What is Tangible / Practical Support?
Joining a new club, team, or group is a great way to do this.
What is Expand Your Network?
This can happen when friends only bring drama or negativity.
What is Toxic / Unhealthy Relationships?
A family member helping with chores when you’re overwhelmed shows this.
What is Practical / Tangible Support?
Small, consistent actions like checking in on others help do this.
What is Build Stronger Connections?
This support makes you feel valued, respected, and confident.
What is Esteem Support?
Being clear about what kind of help you need is called this.
What is Asking for Support?
Being afraid of rejection or judgment is a common fear related to this.
What is Vulnerability?
Celebrating a friend’s success or cheering them on demonstrates this.
What is Esteem Support?
During times of big change, doing this with your support network is especially important.
What is Reach Out / Stay Connected?
Having people to do fun activities with is an example of this type of support.
What is Companionship / Social Support?
This quality or value is the foundation of strong support relationships.
What is Trust / Reliability?
Over-relying on one person for all support creates this risk.
What is Putting All Your Eggs in One Basket?
Having a group of friends to play sports or hang out with is an example of this.
What is Companionship Support?
A support network helps build this important quality for handling life’s challenges.
What is Resilience?