Research should include
- determining when help is needed
- identifying the type of help or support that is needed (e.g., physical, cognitive, emotional, professional, social, medical)
- determining reliable sources of information about the help needed
- gathering information about resources
- investigating ways to access the resources
- determining if the resource is effective
- resuming the search if necessary.
Process/Skill Questions
Thinking
- What factors influence a person’s willingness or ability to seek help?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate the adequacy and reliability of a resource?
- What are the similarities and differences between informal support and professional help?
- What ethical concerns are present in the search for assistance?
Communication
- What communication skills do you need to articulate your need for help and to make effective use of resources?
- How do you feel about asking for help?
Leadership
- What can leaders do to encourage people to seek help when the need is evident?
- What leadership techniques are common to human services providers?
Management
- What management strategies can you use to ensure that individuals or groups seek appropriate help when needed?
- What resources do you need to find and select adequate, reliable help?
- What criteria can be used to determine when support is no longer needed?