Prompts Per Session

Week 1: Major Turning Points

Introduction: Introduce the concept of turning points, explaining how certain events, choices, or experiences often lead to significant change.

Prompts:

•	Think of a time when life felt different afterward. What happened, and why was it transformative?
•	Describe a decision that altered your life’s path—what were the factors, and how did you feel at the time?
•	Recall an unexpected event that reshaped your plans. What impact did it have on your future?

Bonus Visual Prompt: Show a timeline template to help participants identify where turning points occurred throughout their lives.

Week 2: Family and Relationships

Introduction: Explain that family relationships often deeply influence who we are. Family may include biological relatives, close friends, or chosen family.

Prompts:

•	Who was the most influential person in your family, and how did they impact you?
•	Describe a family tradition or memory that brought you closer together. What made it memorable?
•	Reflect on an early memory with a family member or friend who shaped you. How did this experience influence your view of family?

Additional Aid: Encourage participants to bring a family photograph or artifact to inspire memories.

Week 3: Career and Life’s Work

Introduction: Discuss the significance of work in identity and legacy, encouraging participants to reflect on paid or unpaid work, including volunteerism and creative pursuits.

Prompts:

•	What was your first job, and how did it shape your values or aspirations?
•	Describe a project or accomplishment you are proud of. What impact did it have on you or others?
•	Recall a challenging moment in your work life. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn?

Creative Exercise: Have participants imagine a “day in the life” during a peak career moment to spark memories.

Week 4: Health and Body

Introduction: Frame this theme around experiences with health, wellness, and body awareness, which often leave a lasting impact.

Prompts:

•	Describe a time you felt physically or mentally strong. What led you to this feeling?
•	Reflect on a health challenge or journey. How did it affect your view of yourself or life?
•	What wellness practices, if any, have been meaningful in your life?

Mindfulness Activity: Lead a brief guided meditation to help participants reconnect with their bodies and memories.

Week 5: Beliefs and Values

Introduction: Explain that beliefs and values form our moral compass, often affecting choices and relationships.

Prompts:

•	What core beliefs guide you, and how did you come to hold them?
•	Describe a moment when you acted on a deeply held value. What happened, and how did it feel?
•	Think of a time when your beliefs were challenged. How did you respond, and what impact did it have?

Guided Reflection: Ask participants to think about how their values have evolved over time and why.

Week 6: Goals and Aspirations

Introduction: Present this as a chance to reflect on dreams pursued, unrealized, or yet to be fulfilled, and how these goals have shaped life.

Prompts:

•	What was a childhood dream, and how has it evolved? Did you pursue it? Why or why not?
•	Describe a goal you achieved and what it meant to you. How did it change you or your outlook?
•	What aspirations do you hold for the future? How would you like to be remembered?

Visualization Exercise: Have participants imagine writing a letter to their future selves, reflecting on their journey.