Noticing how meeting the right person can help someone feel understood.
Exploring how people who seem very different can still belong together.
Considering how a good friendship can help someone feel braver.
Thinking about what it feels like to be accepted just as you are.
Exploring how shared experiences can bring people close.
Nemo feels alone and different from others. One night his lighthouse beam shines up and reaches Laika, an astronaut. Nemo and Laika meet and notice how much they have in common. The two spend time together and slowly become close friends. With Laika beside him, Nemo begins to feel braver and less alone.
• What did you notice about how Nemo felt at the start of this part?
• How could you tell that Nemo and Laika liked each other?
• What did the helmets represent for each character?
• Who is someone who helps you feel understood?
• What do you and your close friends have in common?
• How does it feel when you meet people who likes the same things as you?
• What might help someone who feels alone, to find their group?
• How could you make a new person feel welcome?
• What is something you could do to help you be a good friend?
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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