Noticing that some people have a special thing they love and know lots and lots about.
Exploring what it looks like when someone is really excited to share what they love.
Thinking about how it feels to talk about something you love with someone else.
Considering that everyone has different things they love, and that is what makes each person special.
Reflecting on what it looks like to be a good listener when a friend shares something they love.
Carl is playing with a train set when George arrives and says something nice about it. Carl immediately starts talking about trains in a very excited and detailed way. He uses words George does not know, like the names of train parts, because trains are something Carl knows a lot about. Carl keeps talking and talking because sharing what he loves feels really good to him. George listens and watches as Carl shows just how much he loves trains.
• What does Carl love in the video?
• How did Carl feel when he was talking about trains?
• What is something you really love?
• What do you know lots about?
• How do you feel when you get to talk about something you love?
• What could you do to show a friend you are listening when they share something they love?
• Can you think of something your friend loves?
• What might you say to a friend to let them know you like hearing about what they love?
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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