The Four Stages of Help Seeking
Stage 2
Expression of Symptoms and Need for Support
Stage 1
Awareness and Appraisal of Problems
Stage 3
Availability and Sources of Help
Stage 4
Willingness to Seek Out and Disclose to Sources
Awareness and Appraisal of Problems
The ability to recognize symptoms and that you have a problem that may require intervention from someone else.
Expression of Symptoms and Need for Support
This Awareness must be able to be articulated or expressed in words that can be understood by others, and the help seeker must feel comfortable to do so.
Availability of Sources of Help
Sources of help and support in dealing with the problem needs to be available and accessble, and the help-seeker must have an understanding of where/how to get that support
Willingness to Seek Out and Disclose to Sources
The help-seeker must be willing and able to disclose their inner state to the source of help.
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The Four Stages of Help Seeking
Stage 2
Expression of Symptoms and Need for Support
Stage 1
Awareness and Appraisal of Problems
Stage 3
Availability and Sources of Help
Stage 4
Willingness to Seek Out and Disclose to Sources
Awareness and Appraisal of Problems
The ability to recognize symptoms and that you have a problem that may require intervention from someone else.
Expression of Symptoms and Need for Support
This Awareness must be able to be articulated or expressed in words that can be understood by others, and the help seeker must feel comfortable to do so.
Availability of Sources of Help
Sources of help and support in dealing with the problem needs to be available and accessble, and the help-seeker must have an understanding of where/how to get that support
Willingness to Seek Out and Disclose to Sources
The help-seeker must be willing and able to disclose their inner state to the source of help.