Embarrassed/Humiliated
Embarrassment is a normal, healthy reaction to an awkward situation.
5 steps for feeling embarrassed
GENERAL INFO
Links and phone numbers throughout this site are live, tap to access.
North Brisbane Psychologists: How to deal with feeling humiliated and embarrassed
Kentucky Counselling Centre: How to Deal With Humiliation and Come Back Stronger Than Ever
Start Us Magazine: What to do when you've been humiliated?
Harvard Business Review: How to move past an embarrassing moment at work
ChildLine: Embarrassment
SELF-HELP
Talk to your GP/doctor or contact Your Crew to
help you such as help you speak to your parents or get you to your doctor.
If you feel at immediate risk call 000
Call Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
Psychology Today: 10 steps for getting over humiliation
Psych Central: 6 tips for overcoming embarrassment
Crewing for or Helping Others
Sometimes, it can be hard to know what to do to support someone. You may feel stressed or scared you'll say the wrong thing.
Remember your main role as Crew or a supportive friend or family is to listen, acknowledge and communicate support. That can mean calling a professional service such as Kids Helpline or, in an emergency, calling 000 They can also guide you on what to do.
See How to Ask If Your Friend Is OK video
If you are under 18 years old, you can also reach out to an adult or your Crew to help you support someone.
See Professional and Urgent Help for a list of services with live phone numbers and links
See Pathways to Help
