Relationships · 15–25 MIN · ADULTS / FACILITATED GROUPS

Match the Help to the Need

Map different kinds of support around a fictional caregiving role.

UNDERSTAND

What is happening here?

A caregiver may need practical relief, information, companionship, or help navigating services. General encouragement may not meet a specific logistical need. A map can turn a broad request for help into a more precise offer while respecting the caregiver and care recipient’s privacy.

Conceptual background

University of Washington · DBT skills. This reference supports the broad concept; it does not validate or endorse this original exercise.

PRACTICE WITH PURPOSE

How to use it

Use roles and services rather than identifying personal details.
Map one possible source of help in any category that fits.
Make a specific request and a backup for a support that may be unavailable.

Map connections

Explore · Adjust · Reflect

Your workspace

Use a fictional or manageable example. Responses stay in this tab and are not submitted or automatically saved. Export and print include what you enter. You may observe, adapt, or pass.

MAKE IT USEFUL

Notice. Discuss. Take one thing.

What part of the load is invisible or needs to be shared?What specific request and backup fit the map?One small next step, adaptation, or question to bring to a session

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For thoughtful facilitation

Open with the concept, demonstrate one fictional example, allow individual exploration or paired discussion, and close with one optional takeaway. Ask what fits the participant’s culture, language, access needs, and present capacity. Invite observation instead of disclosure; do not interpret participation as a measure of motivation.

Fit and care: Use manageable or fictional examples and adapt within competence. This is educational practice, not diagnosis, crisis care, or individualized treatment.

Original AI-assisted educational activity; independent clinical review pending. This is not an assessment, a complete treatment protocol, or emergency care. No automated risk scoring or outcome claims are made.