The Ask for Help When You Need It resource is designed to help both adults and young people recognise when they need support and build confidence in seeking help. It highlights the importance of asking for assistance, provides practical strategies, and encourages self-reflection to make asking for help a natural and beneficial habit.
What’s Inside?
- When do we need help? – Identifies key moments when asking for help is necessary, such as when we lack time, skills, knowledge, or emotional energy.
- How can we ask for help? – Encourages direct and effective communication, offering simple yet confident ways to request support.
- Why do we need help? – Reinforces that asking for help is a strength, fosters learning, and builds stronger relationships with others.
- Different ways to ask for help – Provides real-life examples of phrases to use in various situations, from personal struggles to workplace or educational challenges.
- Reflection questions – Encourages self-awareness by prompting individuals to think about their experiences with both giving and receiving help.
- Practice challenges – Exercises designed to help develop the habit of asking for help, starting with small, everyday tasks and building up to bigger challenges.
How Can the Resource Be Used Practically?
- Personal development – Helps individuals overcome barriers to asking for help, such as fear of burdening others or feeling like they should handle everything alone.
- Workplace and professional growth – Encourages employees, managers, and team members to seek support when needed, improving collaboration and reducing stress.
- Education and learning environments – Supports students in developing the confidence to ask for clarification, seek guidance, and utilise available resources.
- Therapy and coaching sessions – Useful for professionals helping clients understand the importance of seeking support and building self-advocacy skills.
- Community and support groups – Encourages meaningful discussions about the benefits of asking for help and how to create supportive environments.
This practical and engaging guide helps adults and young people develop the confidence to ask for help, making it an essential tool for personal growth, professional success, and emotional well-being.
