Man Made Podcast ep. 42 Supporting family or friend with mental health struggles

Welcome to the ManMade Podcast


This Podcast is with Shawn Helvey and Adam Thorne. Shawn is a
licensed behavioral health counselor and Adam is a graduate
student in behavioral health counseling. They’ve known each other
for over 25 years and talk every week about the trials and
tribulations of life.


Supporting a friend or family member with mental health struggles
can sometimes feel like trying to assemble a piece of IKEA
furniture without the instructions - you’ve got all these tools
and good intentions, but you’re not quite sure where that
weird-looking screw is supposed to go. The key? Patience, a sense
of humor, and the understanding that you’re not expected to be a
licensed therapist – unless, of course, you really are one, in
which case, kudos! Think of it as being a cheerleader, but
instead of pom-poms, you're armed with an empathetic ear and the
willingness to ride the rollercoaster of emotions with them – and
let's face it, who doesn't love a good rollercoaster? The ups,
the downs, the slightly queasy feeling afterwards – it's all part
of the journey. The goal is to create an environment where
everyone feels okay not being okay all the time, because let's be
honest, pretending to be a Zen master 24/7 is more exhausting
than trying to say "phenomenal psychological facilitator" five
times fast. So, let’s champion positive mental health for all –
with a smile, a listening ear, and maybe a comforting cup of tea.


 


Some resources that may be useful:


Psych2Go Video 


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