Time to Change, In Your Corner Campaign November 2018 Session 1 Section Title Ask Twice Time to Change, In Your Corner Campaign November 2018 Session 1

Ask Twice Show the Ask Twice film https://youtu.be/HjjMMkgMCaM

I’m Fine Are they fine? Um.. Well they’re being strangled by a snake or crushed by a boulder.. So probably not!! We’ve all probably done this, said ‘I’m fine’ when we’re not, or said ‘I’m fine’ because it’s just what you say.. But why? Why do you think people say I’m fine when they’re not?

Why do people say ‘I’m fine’? Section Title Why do people say ‘I’m fine’? they might judge me I’m worried about what might happen if I say how I really feel Sometimes it’s hard to find the words to describe how I feel I don’t want to upset them Ask the group to discuss or think about: Which of these do you think are the main reasons (for young people)? What might be other reasons that haven’t been included here? they don’t really want to know Maybe if I think positively, I will be fine..?!

Alright? Yeah all good So maybe people say ‘I’m fine’ the first time, but what about the second? If you care about somebody, ask twice. How? Ask the group: What are different ways that people might ‘ask twice’?

Yeah? How you been? Actually.. ‘Asking twice’ is about showing that you care, so that might mean just reminding someone that you are there for them, doing the ordinary things you would do as friends, sending them a funny message to make them smile, or just letting them know that there can be a break in the banter if they need to chat about what’s on their mind for a little while. Any of those things can really help.

In Your Corner What are different ways of reaching out (or asking twice)?

You don’t have to be an expert, just be a friend Listen Wanna hang out? Saw this and thought of you I care about you That sounds really difficult. Ask the group, what words (or emojis) would you use to show empathy? - Encourage them to use their own words and ways of relating Highlight that if your friend has a mental health problem, there’s people who can help. Give them info on charities which can help. Remind them they can talk to a teacher, GP or trusted adult. Highlight that If you’re really worried, let a teacher, parent or trusted adult know

Next time we’re with someone we care about: Ask twice And take time to listen to the answer

Section Title Thank You