Keynote speaker and media commentator, advocating for mental wellbeing and helping communities recover by facilitating leadership capacities through workshops.
If someone close to you, a neighbour, or if someone in your community, or organisation is facing a challenging period in their life you might find yourself in the role of Accidental Councillor. The person might reach out to you and confide in you when you least expect it. You don't have to be an expert to support them.. You don't have to have all the answers.. It is hard to predict how the conversation will go, all you have to do is open up conversation with them, ask how you can help them, listen, show support/love to them, and assist them in finding resources/support or even just be a friend and talk with them. Remember to have opened up to you, they trust you. The most important thing is to let the person know that you care and you are there to support them. #gotyourbackmate #not2TUF2speakup #theunbreakablefarmer #speaker #authentic #mentalhealthawareness #awareness #education #programs #rural #regional #communitiy #support
Helene Keenan
2mo
Thank you Warren an insightful and vital important post. 😊
Dr. Ann Murray
2mo
Sometimes it is important to just listen.
Supporting Overwhelmed Business Owners | Back Office Wizard | Founder of Wislon Contracting (yes its spelt right)
2moGreat post Warren Davies, it is hard to learn when someone comes to you not to try and fix things for them. Like you said let them know you care and support them and let the conversation play out.