Tips for How to Ask for Help, Part I

In this episode, join the entire RAFT team as they discuss how to ask for help and the various things one must consider as they hone this practice. Tips range from how to be specific in your ask to the right mindset needed when asking for help. Episode Time Codes 00:00 Intro 00:30 Listeners are welcomed and the RAFT team is introduced. 01:19 Introduction of topic: How to Ask for Help 02:44 Jeremie’s Tip #1: Leaders in the SV/DV field, realize that you are not alone and your team is looking to support you! 05:50 Jeremie’s Tip #2: Leaders in the SV/DV field, be transparent with your team about big picture items so they know where to support. 07:53 Team Discussion 11:36 Esteniolla’s Tip #1: You have no chance of help, unless you ask 13:33 Esteniolla’s Tip #2: Remember how rewarding it is when you help others 14:40 Esteniolla’s Tip #3: Let go of the feeling that you will owe someone for helping you 21:28 Mariam’s Tip #1: Be upfront and specific with your ask for help 23:48 Team Discussion 30:19 Hear from Anneka, Indrani and more tips from Mariam in How to Ask for Help, Part II. 30:36 Outro Resources University of Texas, Austin Technical Report: VOICE: Victim Services Occupation,Information, and Compensation Experiences Survey RAFT Blog: Three Ways to Ask for Help