Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the session theme. Establish a supportive, respectful environment. Highlight that this session is about acting quickly and compassionately when a peer is in crisis.

Read aloud the objectives. Emphasize why mastering these skills helps peers and builds your confidence.

Explain why quick, compassionate responses matter in crisis situations. Invite one or two students to share experiences.

Explain the game rules step by step as you display them. Encourage students to ask clarifying questions.

Use this example to model how to break down a scenario quickly and empathetically. Invite one team to volunteer an answer.

Explain how to use the script. Pair students up and circulate to observe, making notes on active listening and supportive language.

Invite the group to form a circle. Model sharing first to set the tone. Keep each share under 15 seconds.

Encourage volunteers to speak. Emphasize that there’s no single right answer—capture personal insights.

Point students to the digital or print resources for future practice. Encourage them to revisit these materials before peer-support activities.