VIVA: asking for help from family

Asking for help from your family isn't always easy. It may come naturally for those with a close-knit family, but for others it may appear needy. In this VIVA's episode we look at The secret to getting support and the benefits of getting help from your loved ones when needed

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This fierce independence is ingrained in the psyche of many baby-boomers, says Tanja Gawin, a social worker from the Melbourne-based Australian-German Welfare Society. Migrants tend to rely on their children to offer help rather than asking them directly.Melbourne-based social worker Anu Krishnan explains.

Psychologist Andrea Crane says asking for help can avoid stress and anxiety. Reaching out to others isn’t always easy, especially if you’re used to being the one who provides support. Crane says honesty is the first step.

 

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