GIVING YOU THE TOOLS TO HELP SAVE A LIFE
Empowering you
to reach out
and ask
GIVING YOU THE TOOLS TO HELP SAVE A LIFE
Empowering you to reach out and ask
A conversation can change a life
Whenever you notice someone that you care about isn’t themselves if there’s a change in what they are doing or saying or if they are going through something, trust your gut and ask if they are ok? There is no one right way to have this conversation, but our 4 conversation steps R U OK? provide a helpful guide:
1. REACH OUT AND ASK
2. USE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS
3. OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOURAGE ACTION
4. KEEP ON CHECKING
A conversation can change a life
Whenever you notice someone that you care about isn’t themselves if there’s a change in what they are doing or saying or if they are going through something, trust your gut and ask if they are ok? There is no one right way to have this conversation, but our 4 conversation steps R U OK? provide a helpful guide:
1. REACH OUT AND ASK
2. USE YOUR LISTENING SKILLS
3. OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOURAGE ACTION
4. KEEP ON CHECKING
This month's
Spotlight On
John Vlismas
After experiencing abuse as a child and struggling with addiction, he felt disconnected from himself and others. At 48, he sought help and began recovery, learning to face the truth, embrace imperfection, and reconnect with life. Today, John’s message is simple: you are not alone — reaching out is the first step toward hope and healing.
Elderly
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Stress and Trauma
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Teens
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When you may need to ask “R U OK”
When you may need to ask “R U OK”
Friends, family and colleagues won’t always tell you that they aren’t doing ok. They may feel ashamed or embarrassed, or they may not want to burden anyone with their struggles. They may also feel that no one will understand what they are going through or that they may be judged. It’s important to make asking R U OK?, a regular part of relationship with friends, family, colleagues and associates. Beside for regular check-ins, here are some times when checking in may become very important.
Friends, family and colleagues won’t always tell you that they aren’t doing ok. They may feel ashamed or embarrassed, or they may not want to burden anyone with their struggles. They may also feel that no one will understand what they are going through or that they may be judged. It’s important to make asking R U OK?, a regular part of relationship with friends, family, colleagues and associates. Beside for regular check-ins, here are some times when checking in may become very important.