This Choice, Here and Now
0-45 Minutes
Writing Exercise
Watch a Film
Writing Exercise
Guided Discussion
Writing Exercise
Set an Intention
Closing Thoughts and Evaluations
Participants will be able to:
Apply the concept of “multiple possibilities” to a personal situation by listing different viable options for a current real-life choice.
Analyze how Dan’s values, identity, and context shaped the decisions he made and how alternative decisions might have altered his life path.
Assess one’s own current life circumstances where there is no clear right or wrong choice, weighing the potential benefits and drawbacks of each option.
Formulate a personal intention or decision-making strategy that acknowledges the presence of multiple possible paths.
"This Choice, Here and Now" invites participants to explore how the choices we make, big and small, shape the direction of our lives. Using a structured worksheet, participants will watch _Focus Throw_, a black-and-white documentary about Paralympic javelin athlete Dan Pembroke and the series of decisions that defined his journey, including how he responded to the loss of his sight. Through guided discussion, they will identify the values behind Dan's choices and imagine how his life might have unfolded differently. The class then turns personal: participants reflect privately on choices they are facing in their own lives and the possibilities available to them. An optional intention-setting activity closes the session.
Notes:
- This class uses a worksheet throughout the session. Participants will need access to the fillable PDF on their Class page or a printed copy.
- The personal reflection portion of this class is private and participants should not be required to share it.
- This film includes discussion of loss of sight.
topics covered
Mental Wellness
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Deep-Rooted Values, Honest Self Reflection
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Responsible decision making, Self-awareness
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Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual
identities
Adult, Athlete, White, Man / male, Invisible Disability
film style
Documentary
