By now, you have learned more about social support. You know about emotion- and problem-focused support. And you have learned that not all support is actually helpful. However, the people in your support network may not know these things. More importantly, they may not know what you need. It is time to create a social support plan. This can be helpful to you and to the people who want to provide support. A plan lets everyone know what is needed, who can provide it, and other useful details.

Download support plan

Select the ‘Download Activity‘ button below to create your support plan. Save the file as a PDF on your computer or phone. If you have a printer, you may print it.

share with supporters

Share your plan with your supporters by texting a copy, sending it in an email, or giving them a hard copy. Talk to them first before sharing.

upload to nurse practitioner or psychologist

If you are completing the Pain Program with a Goalistics Certified Nurse Practitioner or Psychologist, make sure you submit the PDF using the ‘Upload Activity‘ button below.

understand, ask for, and increase social support

Learning activities

Understand Social Support

This activity will help you to understand the different forms of social support and to consider the ways in which support can be helpful and, at times, not helpful.

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Ask for Support

In this activity, you will create a plan to request support from specific people. Your plan will also include ways that you can offer support.

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Increase Positive Social Activities

Maintaining social connections is important and a vital part of living a happy life. This exercise will help you discover activities that you enjoy.

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