MatesHelp Mates

Task:

• Watch the clips and discuss which

approach is most helpful in talking to a

friend about your concerns and assisting

them to seek professional help

Clip 1Should we help Bree?

• What are Amy and Claudia’s concernsabout Bree?

• Why does Amy think they should talk to Bree?

• Why is Claudia reluctant to talk to Bree?

• If Bree was your friend, would you talk to herabout your concerns?

Clip 2Helping Bree

• What approach did Amy and Claudiatake in talking about their concerns to Bree?

• Were these approaches helpful or unhelpful?

• Does Bree need help?

• What are the barriers to seekingprofessional help?

Clip 3Should we help Mitch?

• What are Joe and Lee’s concernsabout Mitch?

• Why does Joe think they should talk to Mitch?

• Why is Lee reluctant to talk to Mitch?

• If Mitch was your friend, would you talk to him about your concerns?

Clip 4Helping Mitch

• What approach did Joe and Lee takein talking about their concerns to Mitch?

• Were these approaches helpful or unhelpful?

• Does Mitch need help?

• What are the barriers to seekingprofessional help?

How to assist a friend to seek help

• Listen non-judgementally

• Tell them you are concerned about them

• Ask if they have thought about getting help

• Brainstorm the different helpers they could go to

• Ask them what is stopping them seeking help

How to assist a friend to seek help

• Link them up with someone who has been through a similar experience and got help

• Introduce them to a helper who you have seen

• Offer to make an appointment with them

• Offer to go to an appointment with them

• Get more information about their particular issue