Lesson 15: Relationships and Relapse Prevention - Slide 8
Types Of Social Support
- Emotional support: People tell us they care about us, believe in us, and think well of us
- Practical help: People who care about us give us practical help such as gifts of money or food, assistance with cooking or help with a car repair
- Sharing points of view: People offer their opinion about how they view a particular situation or how they would choose to handle it
- Sharing information: Family, friends or experts give us factual information about a particular important decision, idea or stressful event