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Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

NikNikSenior Contributor

Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

Supporting and being there for others when they are going through a rough time is one of the most selfless things we can do. However, we can't be effective if our own mental health is compromised.

During this Topic Tuesday we will tackle questions like:

- How do I create and enforce my own boundaries without hurting the person I'm supporting?

- What are the different forms of support people find helpful?

- What can I do when supporting someone impacts on my own mental health?

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

10 mins until we move on from boundary setting

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Ash89Casual Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

Self care isn't walking away though. I think what someone said earlier that learning how to support people is part of self care to ensure burnouts and compassion fatigue don't happen?

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CheerBearSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

Sorry @NikNik badly timed post of mine there and not seeing your reply first - the disadvantages of a fast moving conversation!

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SpookytookimsSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

ditto @CheerBear

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soulSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

There's often difficulty in setting boundaries when the other party doesn't see a problem with their behaviour and becomes angry because you want to discuss and enact these guidelines.

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Shaz51Senior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

Q1. What I will and won’t engage in

Hi @NikNik, I think not engaging in the issues that i have not had experience in but I can still show friendship and encouragement

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Nevyn134Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

@NikNik Thank you Nik 🙂

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

I feel you @CheerBear & @Spookytookims !

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NikNikSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

Great one @Shaz51

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utopiaSenior Contributor

Re: Topic Tuesday // Staying safe while supporting others // April 18, 7pm AEST

@NikNik. I think it's important for me to avoid particular people - on forum & in real life. *Those that ask for help - but never take it.
*Those who don't try and help themselves.
*Those who drain me of energy
Is that what you mean?
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