No matter how fast the world and our lives have sped up, and no matter how many negative accusations are leveled at today's young people, there are certainly among them a large number of people who not only have their minds, but also their hearts in the right place. They see, hear, experience, but sometimes they don't dare to help a friend they know is in trouble.
It is already a huge step if a young person notices that one of his friends in his environment has a problem, but it can still be a little sweet for someone who needs serious help.
What can an inexperienced young person do who feels the weight of the problem, wants to help, but doesn't know how to start?
When we are in trouble, we can get lost in our own problems and worries. However, thanks to our social connections, we can help those who need it. They may send emergency signals, but not everyone has the "radar" for that. As adults, it is our desire and task to release viable adults into the world, and for this it is necessary not only to provide adequate education, but also to teach them how to behave with each other and with others.
Empathy and understanding
The first step in helping is empathy, i.e. the ability to imagine oneself in the situation of others. If you notice a problem and feel that you cannot leave your partner alone, showing understanding is the first way to get the other party to open up to you. If he shows the person in trouble that he is not alone with his problem, it takes a big burden off his shoulders and they can work together on a solution.
Communication
It's not enough to lean over to someone who has a problem, and it's not enough to give a hug. During the conversations, such deep content can emerge that helps you understand what the problem is and may bring you closer to the solution. The person in trouble must feel that whoever listens to him is open to his words. Of course, this also requires patience, but the good thing about conversations is that you can get rid of some stress and even shed light on the source of the problem, and maybe find a solution together.
Assistance
Based on empathy and communication, we have the opportunity to provide concrete help. Either with words or actions. Noticing the other person's problem already means real help, but it can also be helpful if the task becomes too much for them to seek adult, expert help together.
Community
It can give great strength if the young person who has lost hope is lured into a positive environment where he can find companions, where he can get rid of his anxieties, where he can talk and feel that he is not alone.
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(Source: marmalade.co.hu | Images: Pixabay)