Yesterday was national R U OK? day. It’s a national day of action to remind Australians to ask “are you OK?” if someone they know is struggling with life’s ups and downs. The message for R U OK?Day 2020 is ‘THERE’S MORE TO SAY AFTER R U OK?’.
Some useful statements to check in with someone are:
“I’ve noticed a few changes in what you’ve been saying/doing. How are things for you at the moment?”
“With everything that’s going on, you’ve been on my mind lately, how are you?”
“Have you been feeling this way for a while?”
“It sounds like that would be really tough. How are you going with managing it?”
“Have you spoken to your doctor or another health professional about this? It might be a matter of finding the right fit with someone.”
“What’s something you enjoy doing? Making time for that can really help.”
“What’s been working for you since we last chatted?”
“Do you need more support?”
Further information can be found at https://www.ruok.org.au/. A video that is worth watching on the story behind R U OK?Day can be found here.
The boys had a presentation during pastoral groups in the morning, followed by yellow cupcakes at recess and special R U OK day Kit Kat’s at lunch.
