SOLUTION:

Act as a Resource

PURPOSE: Create a way for friends and family to discuss how they need help. Build time with friends, family, and/or your significant other to give them the opportunity to share what resources they need.

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SOLUTION:

Act as a Resource

PURPOSE: Create a way for friends and family to discuss how they need help. Build time with friends, family, and/or your significant other to give them the opportunity to share what resources they need.

Time: < 1 Hour

STEP 1: Set aside some time when you are with a friend/family member/your significant other to discuss how you can support this person or act as a resource to them. This process can be done if people are feeling stretched and need some help from others.

STEP 2: During this conversation encourage all members to do the following:

  1. Identify a resource they need in order to achieve their individual goals or life priorities
  2. Describe why the resource is critical to their success
  3. List the actions they’ve already taken to obtain the resource
  4. Outline the obstacles impacting their ability to acquire the resource

STEP 3: The group brainstorms ideas to help each person obtain the needed resource. Participants should identify:

  • Existing group resources that can be used by this person
  • Individuals in the family/friend group who may be able to provide the resource
  • The impact this resource will have on the family/friend group’s overall success. If it is critical, the group may want to “reprioritize” current resources in order to ensure that this critical need is met.
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