Noticing that every idea comes from someone's own unique way of thinking.
Exploring how it can feel when others do not like your idea.
Thinking about how Emmet keeps believing in his idea.
Noticing how an unusual idea can turn out to be helpful.
Exploring kind ways to respond when someone shares a new idea.
Considering what makes each person's ideas unique.
In this clip from The Lego Movie, Emmet shares his idea for a double decker couch. Emmet explains the couch lets everyone watch TV together and be buddies. Wyldstyle says it is the dumbest thing she has ever heard. Later, Emmet builds the couch and Batman tells him he is disappointing. When their submarine breaks apart, the friends survive by hiding inside the couch.
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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