1. Choose an adult you trust
e.g. parent, aunts/uncles, teachers, school counsellors, doctors etc.
Remember: if they are concerned for you, or someone else's welfare, they may need to reach out to a professional to guide them, and you.
2. Think about what you want from them - and tell them
e.g. Please I need to get this off my chest but I ask that you just listen and don't give me advice
Can you please give me some advice
Can you please support me with ..
Can you please help me solve [a problem]
Please help me get to [professional help or another help source e.g. teacher]
Remember: if they are concerned for you, or someone else's welfare, they may need to reach out to a professional to guide them, and you.
3. Think about how you feel about telling this person and use that feeling in your words
e.g. I'm afraid you may be mad at me ..
I feel ashamed about this ..
This is really embarrassing but ..
4. Practice - think about what you want to say, you can write it down, and say it out loud
5. Choose a time when they are not too busy or too distracted
e.g. talking in the car can be a good time
Note: It could be a good idea to set up a time with them beforehand, especially if they are a teacher or school counsellor.
6. Don't like face-to-face .. You can use YourCrew to text, share your safety plan, share a page in your journal, use the 'don't have the words' function (found in the emergency button) and even call a member of your Crew
Other:
ReachOut: 5 steps to talking to someone you trust
