Support network map

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What a support network map is

“Social support is the perception and actuality that one is cared for, has assistance available from other people, and, most popularly, that one is part of a supportive social network.”
From Wikipedia — Social support — CC BY-SA 4.0

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When to use a support network map

  • Who helps

    Support can come from many sources, such as family, friends, pets, neighbors, coworkers, organizations, etc.

    From Wikipedia — Social support — CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Social work

    Make one with someone who needs to know who they can call on.

  • Who's who

    Put the people closest to you in the inside ring.

How to make a support network map

  1. 1You
  2. 2Closest
  3. 3Everyone who helps
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Questions

What kinds of support are there?
These supportive resources can be emotional (e.g., nurturance), informational (e.g., advice), or companionship (e.g., sense of belonging); tangible (e.g., financial assistance) or intangible (e.g., personal advice).From Wikipedia — Social support — CC BY-SA 4.0
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