Noticing that people can have different feelings about the same event.
Exploring how actions and body language can give clues about feelings.
Recognising nervous as a common feeling when meeting new people.
Exploring how knowing someone's reasons helps us understand their point of view.
Thinking about how checking in can help us understand someone's feelings.
Noticing how offering support can change how someone feels.
In this Sesame Street clip, Elmo and Wes get ready for a birthday party. Wes lists all the children from his class, and Elmo says he is not going. Elmo hides behind the couch, and Elmo's dad helps Wes notice Elmo is sighing. Wes makes a guess that Elmo feels nervous, and Elmo says new people make him nervous. Wes offers to stay by Elmo's side and introduce him, and Elmo feels excited again.
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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