Noticing that flexible thinking means being able to consider more than one way of doing or seeing something.
Exploring the idea that thinking can be stretchy and bendy, just like a body can move in different ways.
Thinking about everyday situations where plans change or things do not go as expected, and what helps in those moments.
Considering that it is okay to find flexible thinking tricky at first, and that it is something that can be practised.
Reflecting on how having someone alongside you can make it easier to try a new way of thinking.
Grover starts by thinking about something in only one way and finds it hard to consider a different option. A guest explains that being flexible means being able to bend or change your thinking, just like your body can bend and stretch. They show what physical flexibility looks like and then connect it to the idea of thinking in a flexible way. Grover practises thinking of a new way to look at the situation and finds that it feels possible with a little support. The clip ends with both characters celebrating that there can be more than one way to think about or do something.
• What did Grover find hard at the start of the video?
• What did the guest explain that flexible thinking means?
• Can you think of a time when a plan changed and you had to think of a new idea?
• How did it feel when things did not go the way you expected?
• What helped you think of a new way forward?
• What could you say to a friend who is finding it hard to think of another way to do something?
• What is one way you could help yourself when your thinking feels stuck?
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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