Transcript Who can I talk to?

People Need to Talk
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Inevitably, everyone has a problem that needs to be
discussed with someone.
Goals:
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Learn to acknowledge when we need to talk
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Understand the importance of talking
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Identifying knowledgeable, safe adults
Importance of Talking
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Above all, when you have a problem, you should talk
with someone.
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A parent, a friend, or another adult of some kind.
Emotional problems can emerge.
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Depression
Suicide
Everyday kinds of problems
I Can’t Talk to
Mom / Dad!
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However, sometimes we have problems that we feel
are too difficult to talk about with our parents.
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Parents might get angry.
Not sure what their response will be.
Too embarrassed or too scared.
What do I do then???
Find a Trustworthy Adult
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Our friends are not always enough.
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They may provide the wrong / inaccurate advice
They may not know what to do
Some problems are so difficult that we need an adult to talk
to.
Talking to an appropriate trustworthy adult.
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They provide safety
They provide wisdom / experience / knowledge
They provide accurate advice
Recognizing When to Talk
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When should I talk with a trustworthy adult, other
than my parents?
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When you are not comfortable talking with your parents.
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You’re not sure how to begin talking with your parents.
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When your parents’ reaction will be counter-productive.
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Depressed, Anxious, Suicidal, Pregnant, “In Trouble”.
Identifying Safe Adults
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Identifying safe and trustworthy adults
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Some adults have jobs that include helping kids / teens
Someone who is a professional in the community
Most importantly, you trust the adult.
Identifying who to talk to when you have:
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Questions / concerns regarding sex, STDs, or pregnancy –
school nurse
Concerns regarding depression, anxiety, suicide – school
counselor
Many times, you can talk with a variety of people regarding
many issues you face.
It is now time
to engage in
the Activities
Wrap-up
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What was the importance of today’s session?
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Understanding who and when to talk with someone
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Identifying safe / trustworthy adults
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Identifying when to find safe / trustworthy adults.
What have you learned today and how can this be
applied in your own home?