As a Listener, How can you help?

1. Be warm. Give support in a non judgmental way (if you’re here you already know that)
2. Make affirmations of caller’s strengths.
3. Encourage the member to engage in self-care activities:
   • Take a walk in the sun.
   • Eat small meals.
   • Asking help from others. It’s great to ask for help.
4. Remind the member that as long she’s receiving treatment, things should turn out for the better.
5. Encourage the member to use 7Cups resource and talk with listeners whenever she needs. Remind her that 7Cups is there for her.

Remember!
Most relevant Wellness and self-care skills when it comes to this population:

• Getting at least 5h uninterrupted sleep, if possible, per night (which usually means getting family to help).
• Eating frequent small meals.
• Going to walks (mild-moderate exercise).
• Getting sunlight.
• Asking for help to get these things done (ask if someone can watch baby while showering, someone to bring food, etc).