Always explore my wellbeing, safety and relationships
- Ask me questions to show me that my safety and wellbeing are important to you
- Always explore and ask whether I feel safe
- Consider asking me about:
- My relationships
- My health, wellbeing and mental health
- Where I spend my time, how I spend my time and who I spend my time with.
Young people say
“Ask general questions about what I’ve been up to and things like that first to ease into the conversation. It puts us at ease and shows us you’re interested in us.” Young Person
“If professionals are honest, open and ask you directly about difficult issues, it helps you to trust them. We know it’s not easy to talk about these things, so if a professional asks you about them it helps you know they care about you and you might feel more able to talk to them.” Young Person