Noticing how hiding a part of yourself can feel heavy or tiring.
Exploring what changes when someone feels free to be themselves.
Considering how it feels to stop pretending to be someone else.
Thinking about the strengths that make each person unique.
Exploring how being true to yourself can feel powerful and freeing.
Elsa sings 'Let It Go'. Elsa walks alone across a snowy mountain at night. She has kept her ice powers hidden, but now she stops holding them back. Elsa uses her hands to make snowflakes, then builds a tall ice staircase. She creates a sparkling ice palace and changes into a flowing ice gown. Elsa looks proud and free as she finally stops hiding who she really is.
• What did you notice about Elsa's body language at the start of the video?
• How did Elsa seem to change as the video went on?
• What changed when Elsa removed her glove?
• Have you ever felt like you had to hide a part of yourself?
• What helps you feel safe to be yourself?
• What are some things you like about being you?
• How do you feel when you can be your true self?
• Who are the people you feel most yourself around?
• In what ways could you help someone who feels they have to pretend?
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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