Session Planning

Themes

1. Week 1: Turning Points – Key moments or decisions that shaped life’s direction.

2. Week 2: Family Stories – Influential relationships with family or close figures.

3. Week 3: Life’s Work and Career – Significant jobs, projects, or passions.

4. Week 4: Health and Well-being – Times of personal strength, health challenges, or well-being.

5. Week 5: Beliefs and Values – Core beliefs and how they guided life choices.

6. Week 6: Goals and Aspirations – Dreams fulfilled and unfulfilled, or future aspirations.

Week	Theme	Introduction Activity	Sample Prompts	Additional Aid
1	Major Turning Points	Explain turning points as life-defining moments.	- Think of a time when life felt different afterward. What happened, and why was it transformative?	Provide a timeline template
			- Describe a decision that altered your path—what were the factors?
			- Recall an unexpected event that reshaped your plans. What impact did it have?
2	Family & Relationships	Discuss family as influential in shaping identity.	- Who was the most influential person in your family, and how did they impact you?	Encourage participants to bring a photo
			- Describe a family tradition or memory that brought you closer. What made it memorable?	or family artifact to inspire memories
			- Reflect on an early memory with a family member or friend who shaped you.
3	Career & Life’s Work	Discuss the role of work in identity and legacy.	- What was your first job, and how did it shape your values?	Encourage “day in the life” reflections
			- Describe a project or accomplishment you’re proud of. What impact did it have?
			- Recall a challenging work moment. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn?
4	Health & Body	Talk about health as an integral part of life experience.	- Describe a time you felt strong. What led you to this feeling?	Lead a brief mindfulness exercise
			- Reflect on a health challenge or journey. How did it affect you?
			- What wellness practices, if any, have been meaningful in your life?
5	Beliefs & Values	Explore beliefs as a moral compass guiding life decisions.	- What core beliefs guide you, and how did you come to hold them?	Guided reflection on values over time
			- Describe a moment when you acted on a deeply held value. What happened?
			- Think of a time when your beliefs were challenged. How did you respond?
6	Goals & Aspirations	Present as a reflection on dreams achieved and evolving.	- What was a childhood dream, and how has it evolved? Did you pursue it?	Visualization: writing a letter to self
			- Describe a goal you achieved and what it meant to you. How did it change you?
			- What aspirations do you hold for the future? How would you like to be remembered?