MS Health I Instructional Guide

College Crisis: Role Play 2

Olivia: How can you help me? You’re so far away. Maria: Well, I can stay on the phone with you. What about going to the campus health center? Olivia: No way! I don’t want to talk to a complete stranger. How would that help? Besides, I don’t know anyone over there, and I don’t want anyone to see me go in there. Maria: Don’t you remember when you talked to a counselor last time? That helped. Olivia: I guess. Maria: (pause) Olivia, Mom has just been on the other phone with the health center. They were really glad she called. They are expecting you and want you to ask for a coun selor named Anne. If you don’t go in on your own, they’ll send someone to see you in your room. Why don’t you walk to the health center while I stay on the phone? When you get there, we’ll hang up and I’ll wait for you to call back right after you meet with Anne. Olivia: Wow. Okay. I can’t believe I’m doing this. I’m scared. Keep talking … Maria: Mom said they sounded very nice at the health center … and we’ll both be waiting to talk to you right after you meet Anne. Just think … only three more weeks and you’ll be home on break. I can’t wait to see you, Olivia.

Moderator: CUT

Suggested discussion questions for the moderator:

1. What were the three steps that Maria took to help Olivia? Possible answers include • talked to their mother about her concerns • stayed on the phone while Olivia walked to the health center • said she would call back after Olivia saw the counselor 2. What challenges did Maria have to overcome to help Olivia? Possible answers include • b eing long-distance • having to wait while Olivia went to class • finding an adult—her mom—to make the arrangements to get Olivia help

3. What would you do if Olivia were your sister and she resisted help?

Role play 2 created by the LA Players from Lincoln Academy in Newcastle, Maine © 2004.

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