MEETING GUIDE 1: IDENTIFYING EMOTIONS
Scenario 1 – Nick & Jamie
For Nick’s 12th birthday his parents took him and a friend to Marwell zoo for the day. He was looking forward to seeing the penguins because they were his favourite! Nick’s friend Jamie wanted to spend most of his time at the monkey enclosure. The weather changed and the heavy rain meant they all had to go inside. They waited for the rain to stop but it didn’t so Nick’s parents decided to take them all home early, without seeing the penguins.
- How do you think Nick might have felt throughout the day?
- Did his feelings change as the day went on? If so, how?
- How do you think Jamie might have felt?
- Did his feelings change throughout the day? If so, how?
- Looking back, how do you think Nick will remember his birthday celebration?
Scenario 2 – Sarah and Gemma
Sarah and Gemma took the bus into town to go shopping. Both of their parents gave them money to pay for the bus tickets. On the way into town, Gemma paid for both their bus tickets. After they had finished shopping they decided to get the bus back home. However, Sarah had spent all of the money she took with her, including the bus ticket money from her parents. They were stuck in town alone.
- How do you think Sarah might have felt throughout the day?
- Did her feelings change as the day went on? If so, how?
- How do you think Gemma might have felt?
- Did her feelings change throughout the day? If so, how?
- What memories do you think they will have of this shopping trip?
Scenario 3 – Bethany and Sam
Bethany and same have been best friends since primary school. For Bethany’s birthday she went to Thorpe Park and took Sam with her. Sam told Bethany he was scared of the rollercoasters but wanted to go on them. Bethany encouraged Sam to go on one, promising that she’d sit next to hm. Sam was so thrilled that he had conquered his fear and they both enjoyed their day.
- How do you think Bethany might have felt throughout the day?
- Did her feelings change as the day went on? If so, how?
- How do you think Sam might have felt?
- Did his feelings change throughout the day? If so, how?
- What memories do you think they will have of Bethany’s birthday celebration?
MEETING GUIDE 3: DEPRESSION
Helpful links:
The website youngminds.org.uk is helpful and there is a tab specifically for children and young people. Generally I wouldn’t advise young people to head to the internet first but, instead, chat to a trusted adult. I’d advise any young person to head to their GP, school counsellor, a trusted teacher or youth worker if they have any concerns over their mental health and emotional wellbeing. It is key to not self-diagnose but be aware of any symptoms that may lead to a mental health illness.
For youth workers there is a lot online about depression and helpful websites include:
Again, I would stress that youth workers cannot officially diagnose a mental health illness but they can encourage young people to head to their GP for more information and support.
MEETING GUIDE 4: SELF-HARM
Taboo cards: https://embracingchina.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/taboo-game.pdf
Self Harm UK: https://www.selfharm.co.uk/
