At different points in senior school, especially during Year 12, you might see friends beginning to really worry about their future, or they're generally
just not themselves.
Here we want to give you some tips on how to have a positive conversation with anyone who's in need of support...
Activity:
Ways to check in on a mate
Scenario:
You've noticed that a friend seems different lately. They've been missing days of school, have overdue work and seem really tired.
They opened up to you after you asked them how they were going, and you encouraged them to see the school counsellor.
Now using a post-it note, write down a suggestion of how you could check in with this mate soon after this first conversation...
You've noticed that a friend seems different lately. They've been missing days of school, have overdue work and seem really tired.
They opened up to you after you asked them how they were going, and you encouraged them to see the school counsellor.
Now using a post-it note, write down a suggestion of how you could check in with this mate soon after this first conversation...
Video:
A conversation could change a life
+ you can the website here for great tips on:
- Getting ready to ask R U OK, including learning the signs that it's time to ask
- Tips on how to ask, including a roleplay video