K–6Wellness
Peer Support
Help friends in need
Elsa
RayaBefore you start
- Age band
- K–6
- Time
- 20–40 minutes
- Quest type
- Hanging Out
- Guardian
- Dan · Wasatch
- Materials needed
- Mental Health First Aid Participant Guide
- "How to Have Impossible Conversations" by Peter Boghossian
- Guided Reflection Journal
Why this skill rocks
Being a good friend means knowing how to cheer someone up or help them when they're stuck. You can do that!
2034Where this could take you
When you're older in 2034, you'll be the one making sure everyone feels included and supported, especially behind the scenes at big Olympic events.
What You'll Need
Optional materials for this quest.
Mental Health First Aid Participant Guide
RequiredThe official MHFA participant manual — a practical, evidence-based reference for recognizing mental health crises and responding with care. Pairs with the free online training at mentalhealthfirstaid.org.
"How to Have Impossible Conversations" by Peter Boghossian
RequiredA practical, readable guide to navigating difficult conversations with empathy and curiosity — skills directly transferable to peer support situations with friends in crisis.
Guided Reflection Journal
A plain or lightly guided journal for processing your peer support experiences, tracking what worked, and managing compassion fatigue through regular reflection.