Thinking about how trying different ideas and not giving up is part of what it means to genuinely help someone.
Considering that a small act of care can mean a great deal to the person who receives it.
Reflecting on what it feels like to be helped by someone, and what it feels like to be the person doing the helping.
A young girl accidentally loses a pet bird that belongs to an elderly neighbour. She moves through the city trying different ideas to find where the bird belongs, facing setbacks along the way but continuing to try. She connects with the owner, and together they find the bird.
• What different ideas did the girl use to try and find the bird?
• What happened when things did not work straight away?
• Have you ever kept trying to help someone even when it was taking a while or felt tricky?
• How do you feel when someone does something kind for you, even something small?
• Is there someone around you who might need a small act of help or care?
• What is one way you could show someone you are thinking about how they might be feeling?
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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