Asking for help is a challenging concept. It means that you have to acknowledge that you aren’t coping, which is a big thing – for both adults and young people. Often we can have the misconception that it is ‘weak’ to ask for help, when actually it takes a lot of strength and courage to begin asking. Here is a list of some of the barriers and benefits when asking for help (Lifeline, 2020).
Barriers to asking for help:
Benefits of Asking for help:
Some support options available to you:
You can refer your child for counselling at school or to an external provider. Please note that we offer brief counselling at school, for school related or social challenges. For other matters, an external referral may be more appropriate. Please contact your child’s teacher (ELC/Junior School) or Head of House (Senior School) if you have increased concerns for your child’s mental health.
Here are some further readings you may also find helpful on the topic:
https://schools.au.reachout.com/articles/breaking-down-barriers-to-help-seeking
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