Noticing how two friends can enjoy very different things.
Exploring how it feels good to do what suits you.
Considering how people can be friends and still like different activities.
Thinking about the activities that make you feel most like yourself.
Exploring how there is no single right way to spend your time.
It's Dress Up Day and Battie has dressed up as Stretcho, his favourite character he made up in a story. Battie wants to sit quietly and think about his story. Being friendly, Tamara asks Battie about Stretcho. The two friends each talk about their interests in different ways. Doing this at the same time means they don't end up listening to each other.
• What did you notice about what Battie wanted to do?
• What did Tamara want to do instead?
• What is an activity that makes you feel most like yourself?
• What do you like to do when you have free time?
• What happened when they both shared their interests at the same time?
• What did you notice about the way each character listened?
• What might happen when two friends like different things?
• How can friends enjoy time together when they like different activities?
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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