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What is demoralisation?
Losing confidence, feeling helpless or hopeless because of negative events in your life
State 3 experiences that can cause us to feel demoralised.
1) When we encounter challenges, e.g. difficult subjects, 2) Being bullied, 3) Disappointing parents...
Your friend Scot feels demoralised because he didn't get a good grade on his English test. He was the only one in his class to score below 50%. He feels like he is not good enough. What advice would you give Scot?
Your performance at school doesn't define you as a person...
Kora's friends always tease her about being of a darker complexion. She wishes she wasn't this way and starts to feel demoralised. What advice would you give Kora?
Perhaps it is time to change the company you keep and stay away from toxic friends...
Share 2 ways in which you can help someone who is demoralised.
1) Find an opportunity to let them speak openly, 2) Acknowledge their feelings and the cause of their demoralisation...
Provide 2 examples of body language that can make it clear that you are listening.
1) Maintain eye contact, 2) Face the person...
Why should you avoid trying to turn the conversation into something positive?
It might seem as if you don't care about the person's feelings...
Why is it important to check on those who feel demoralised a few days after the talk?
To find out how they are doing...
