Week 10 – Jss 2 Third Term Social Studies Lesson Notes

WEEK TEN
TOPIC: FINDING HELP
CONTENT:
Finding help entails providing or seeking assistance a support in order to find a remedy or relief from a problem to make a situation more bearable.
SITUATION WHEN PEOPLE NEED HELP:
The following are some of the situations when people need help

1. Period of disaster
2. When entering into a new relationship
3. During emotional disturbances
4. Constant failure in examination
5. When deserted or rejected by close friends due to physical disability resulting from accident
6. Unwanted pregnancy
7. Need to break a bad habit e.g. smoking, taking hand drugs etc.
8. Need to come out of a bad group or unprofitable friendship

PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP

1. Parents / guardians and other family members
2. Counsellors
3. Religious leaders e.g. Pastors, Imam etc.
4. Health practitioners
5. Teachers
6. Social workers
7. Community members
8. Specialized institutions

Law enforcement agencies trusted experienced adults.
SKILLS NECESSARY WHEN SEEKING HELP

1. Good communication skills
2. Assertiveness
3. Counselling
4. Follow up

SKILLS NECESSARY WHEN HELPING OTHERS

1. Conducive atmosphere: There should be sure of friendship and security
2. Good listening habit. Make sure you understand what has been said.
3. Empathy: put yourself in the persons position and share his/her feelings.
4. Non – judgement: do not put yourself in the position of a judge
5. Follow up: take necessary action

STEPS TO TAKE WHEN HELP IS NEEDED

1. Identify the concern
2. Recognise that help is needed
3. Keep calm, stay focused
4. Look for a trusted adult
5. Wait for assistance to be provided
6. Try to inform your parent or guardian if possible seek for help in the company of trusted adults.

 CHARACTERISITICS OF AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE HELP

1. They do not require parental permission
2. There must be privacy and confidentiality
3. The cost is little or free
4. They have specialized services in the areas for which help is needed

HINDRANCES TO FINDING HELP FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

1. Ignorance
2. Non – conducive environment
3. Lack of adequate knowledge about available services
4. Fear of adults
5. Inaccessibility of services.

Assignment
1.    Explain how people can receive help.
2.    Mention five situations when people need help.
3.    Mention three agencies that provide help that you know.
4.    What are the steps to take when a help is needed?