Keeping it Real Guide
This game focuses on the issues and tough decisions youth are faced with in day to day life.
Understanding the Issue
Engaging in play is an effective way to assess knowledge and have meaningful discussion about issues that youth might otherwise tune out. Games that promote change are invaluable tools. This game was developed in partnership with St Leonard’s Society, London Ontario branch aimed at transient and transitional youth. Remember to preview this game to ensure that its tone is a good fit for your client, student, or youth group.
Game Strategy
A player answers multiple choice questions from the categories below. This is a single player format.
Categories are:
- Stop Trippin - drugs and alcohol
- Dealing with it - living independently
- What’s the Difference? - stereotypes and labels
- Hook-ups and Hang-ups - intimate and close relationships
- Getting Busy - sex issues
Key Messages
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Making choices can be difficult.
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Making choices defines who we are.
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Sometimes we get stuck and make no choice at all.
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We can learn to trust our feelings when making a choice.
Tech Tips
- You’ll need high speed Internet access ready for the session.
- Preview this tool prior to client’s appointment time at www.mindyourmindpro.ca.
- Familiarize yourself with navigation of www.mindyourmind.ca.
- Use the tool with client(s) on mindyourmind.ca. This encourages clients to revisit the site after and between sessions. mindyourmind.ca is an accessible, powerful resource.
- You’ll need a printer, and speakers for many tools and games.
- You’ll need Adobe Flash Player for many games and tools available from the Adobe website.