NHSH PDS Awareness, Education & Training
A 5 Step Approach for Supporting People who are Experiencing Emotional Distress
Whether you are a family member, friend, colleague or care worker, this 5 Step approach can be helpful when supporting people during times of emotional distress.
Watch this video to learn more about a 5 step approach to supporting People experiencing emotional distress. You can also use this reflective worksheet to accompany some of the activities in the video and download the summary handout here.
As mentioned in the 5 Step video, Crisis self-management plans can be extremely helpful during times of emotional distress. Please watch the video to find out more. you can also download a copy of the template here.
As mentioned in the 5 Step video, Validation can be an extremely helpful skill during times of emotional distress. Please watch the video to find out more.