'S' List Guide
Generate a 'S'upport list with contact information to use when it's needed. Print ready.
Understanding the Issue
During times of distress it is important for youth to know who can be a support. This simple but important tool can be a spring board for exploring what clients or students want and expect from others.
Tool Tips
Questions to consider:
- Can you ask the person to be on your list? Role play how you might ask.
- Role play what you might say when you call on your support person.
- What do you need or want from this person?
- Are your expectations reasonable?
Key Messages
- I can ask for support when I need it.
- I know who is there for me.
- Writing things out helps me remember my plans.
Tech Tips
- You’ll need high speed Internet access ready for the session.
- Preview this tool prior to client’s appointment time at mindyourmindpro.ca.
- Familiarize yourself with navigation of www.mindyourmind.ca.
- Use the tool with client(s) on www.mindyourmind.ca/mind-tools/do-stuff.asp. This encourages clients to revisit the site after and between sessions. mindyourmind.ca is an accessible, powerful resource.
- You’ll need a printer, and speakers for many tools and games.
- You’ll need Adobe Flash Player for many games and tools available from www.adobe.com/products/flash/about.