Let’s raise the volume on real and meaningful conversations about mental health, therapy and support!
We get it… talking about our thoughts, feelings, and emotions is not always easy.
We have a goal at Honor Connor of helping others start meaningful conversations to stop the stigma surrounding mental health. So we’ve created this evergreen Conversation Starter Digital Toolkit.
You’ve got this! Just remember that….
• You have the SOCIAL ABILITY to communicate effectively.
• You have the NURTURING ABILITY to sacrifice your time and energy to help others.
• You have the EMOTIONAL ABILITY to empathize with others.
• You have the SPIRITUAL ABILITY to have faith in yourself and others.
Before we get started, let’s set the stage for healthy conversations
This is super important!
LISTEN carefully & stay present (consider turning your phone on silent)
Seek first to understand, then to be understood
Ask open ended questions and don’t be afraid to ask follow up questions.
Don’t interrupt
Stay calm, curious, caring & compassionate
RESPECT & validate feelings & values without blaming or shaming
Agree that there will be no punishment for topics discussed
Don’t act F.A.S.T. …try not to respond with Fear, Anger, Sadness, or Temptation to judge
Don’t take things personally
Remind them there is HOPE & HELP
Silence is okay
It’s okay not to have all the answers
The Conversation Starters
We have created 3 conversation starter decks. Who will you be talking with?