MS Health I Instructional Guide

The Perfect Student: Role Play 1

Alexa: I can’t keep this a secret, Owen. This is VERY serious. I think it would really help you to talk to someone. Owen: But I don’t want to talk to anyone I know. Everyone thinks I’m perfect. Alexa: How about calling the suicide hotline? They won’t know who you are. Owen: Well … I don’t know … Alexa: Would you feel better if we called from my house? Owen: Okay. I can do that, I guess.

Moderator: CUT

Suggested discussion questions for the moderator:

1. Alexa continues her suicide intervention in scene 2. What specifically does she do? How does she handle it when Owen asks her to promise not to tell anyone? Possible answers include • She asks if he is thinking about ending his life—and she confirms his response. • She immediately refuses to keep his suicidal behavior a secret. • She suggests calling the suicide hotline and making the call together from her house. 2. Where could Alexa turn for additional support for herself and Owen? Possible answers include • Name some school or community resources where you could turn for help.

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Role play 1 created by Wiscasset High School (Maine) Suicide Prevention Project Team, 2003.

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