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    (iv) Encouraging your child to seek help when needed

    It is important to remind ourselves that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but rather, a sign of resilience and courage.

    As seeking help is also a problem-solving skill, show your child that knowing when and how to seek help and reach out to others for support can also play a part in resolving their problems.

    To encourage help-seeking behaviours in your child, offer them emotional support and reassurance while also staying calm and being patient with them.

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    Here are some ways you can guide your child to seek help effectively:

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    • Help your child understand how stress can become distress if they are unable to find positive ways to cope with difficult feelings or thoughts

    • Let them know when they need to reach out to speak to a trusted adult or peer

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    Identifying signs of concern
    Module 6B(i)
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    • Help your child be aware of the supportive network of trusted adults in their life that they can reach out to for help (e.g. parents, relatives, teachers, school counsellors, coaches)

    • Share with them helpful resources they can tap on (e.g. helplines, websites) to find out more positive ways to cope with their challenges

    • Let them know that they can also reach out to their peers or peer support leaders, who can then alert trusted adults if needed

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    Where to seek help for your child
    Module 7C(i)
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    • Teach your child how to approach trusted adults (e.g. teachers and school counsellors) or peers for help

    • Encourage them to have open communications with these trusted adults or peers (e.g. your child can describe their problem and express their thoughts and feelings about it)

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