Animated Video: Aiden's Conundrum
Discussion Questions:
*Note: Potential answers are provided in italics after each question and can be used to guide the discussion if needed. Answers youth give may differ from these and their answers should be prioritized and used to steer the discussion as their answers will be what is most applicable/relevant to their experiences.
- Why did Aiden find it hard to talk about this injury?
- He was embarrassed by the location of the injury
- He did not want to be judged by the injury or by his perceived “lack of skills”
- He tried talking to Brock about it and was made fun of
2. Why was Aiden reluctant to get help for this injury?
- He might have had a difficult time imagining things could get better by telling someone
- He might not have thought anyone could help
3. Was talking to Bonita about his injury helpful? How so?
- She wasn’t judgmental and didn’t make fun of Aiden for what happened
- She showed she genuinely cared about her friend and wanted him to get help
- She offered suggestions for how he can get help
- Aiden trusts Bonita as his friend she was willing to go with him to get help
4. Bonita suggested that Aiden talk to Healer Joe. Why does Bonita think he is a good choice to get help from?
- Bonita thinks that he is respectful, empathetic and trustworthy
- She shares a personal experience of how he has helped her
- He is a knowledgeable and experienced adult
5. Why couldn’t Bonita help Aiden directly with the injury?
- Bonita does not have the experience or knowledge to take care of Aiden’s injury
- It’s too big of a responsibility on Bonita to help directly
- When someone has an injury or is in any form of distress, it is important they find help from a trusted adult who can be responsible and accountable
6. When you are in a situation where you need help, who are some people you can turn to? (if youth only talk about peers, prompt with: “Are there any adults you can turn to for help?”)
- Answers will vary. Ask youth to describe characteristics in the person they identify for getting help (e.g., trustworthiness, good listener, easy to talk to, makes the youth feels safe, etc.)