Connection and loneliness are intertwined. The more connected you feel, the less lonely you are. This month our story and call to action are centered around your personal experience with loneliness and connection. Reflect on how connected you are. What could you do to improve that? Who might you want to be more connected with? How can you make people around you feel more connected?
this story's theme:
personal connection
01.
My name is Kea! I own a creative arts business and love to run. I was a cross country runner in high school and college. Summer of my junior year in high school, I was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder. My dream is to one day get a degree in art therapy and use my creative talents to help others!
artist. runner. mental health advocate.
meet
Kea Yamamoto
1. What emotions come up for you when you hear Kea’s story?
2. What parts of her story, can you relate to? What parts are harder for you?
3. If Kea was your best friend, how would you want to show up for her?
4. How do you think Kea and her family feel about her sharing her story now?
5. Kea talked about making decisions to take care of herself while putting others at a distance. And then once she was healthier, she was able to regroup. This seemed to be a great way for her to get the help she needed. We all have times when we are better than others, what are some ways that you have taken care of yourself?
How do you recharge when you need to?
How do you reset a friendship that has gone sideways?
Printable Discussion Questions
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. Hand out Dear Future Me letters
2. Briefly overview the letter format and answer any questions
3. Encourage students to complete their letter thoughtfully and honestly
4. When students are done, they should fold their letter in thirds (with the Only7Seconds logo centered on front), write their name, and turn it in to the teacher to be placed in the envelope, included in kit.
Printable Letter download
Connection Challenge
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