✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

15.38 – Asking for Support Without Feeling Like a Burden: Many people avoid help out of fear of being a problem, but healthy interdependence strengthens everyone. Begin by reminding yourself that humans are wired for cooperation. When you ask clearly—“Can you help me with this specific task?”—you make helping easy. Most people appreciate honesty and direction. Express gratitude sincerely, not apology. Offering future help in return builds balance. If guilt appears, challenge it: helping each other builds community, not debt. Support received with grace inspires confidence, not pity. Document who helps and how, so you can thank them later or pay it forward. Over time, asking appropriately becomes natural, teaching humility and connection. Independence isn’t isolation—it’s knowing when shared effort turns hard moments into opportunities for trust and teamwork.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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