16 - 18 Years
As young people approach adulthood, their sense of independence is developing. Being honest with young people is always important but it may feel even more important to young people as they transition towards adulthood. You may choose to use questions such as;
- I have noticed you doing X, I am worried about that and wonder what it is about?
- I have noticed you doing X, I wonder if you have seen this somewhere?
- I have noticed you drinking more recently, I wonder how that feels for you?
- I notice you have hurt yourself, can you tell me more about that?
- I notice you have hurt yourself. I care about you and don’t want you to be hurt. Is there anything I can do to help you?
- I notice you have hurt yourself. I care about you and don’t want you to be hurt. Is there anything you would like to talk to me about?
- Is there anyone you can talk to about how you are feeling?
- I notice you have hurt yourself, some people do this if they have been hurt themselves. I care about you, is there anything you want to talk to me about?