Exploring what courage looks like in the face of great adversity.
Noticing that strengths come in different forms, such as size and strength versus speed and agility.
Thinking about how encouragement from others can shift the way we see ourselves.
Exploring the idea that persistence can be a strength, even if it does not feel like one at the time.
Mario and Donkey Kong prepare to fight in the Great Ring of Kong while Princess Peach and Cranky Kong watch. It is an uneven match as Donkey Kong is much bigger and stronger than Mario. Mario wishes to save his Brother so he musters his courage and self-belief to fight Donkey Kong.
• How do you think Mario felt when he agreed to fight Donkey Kong?
• What might Mario have been thinking before the fight started?
• Has anyone ever said something encouraging to you that changed how you felt about yourself?
• Is there something you keep trying even when it feels hard?
• What does it mean to get back up when something is difficult?
• Donkey Kong and Mario have very different strengths. What strengths do you notice in yourself?
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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