Samuel wakes up in his messy room, missing his mum
“ I miss my mum”
“Good morning Samuel. Hope you take some MEtime today”
He’s not eating breakfast, plays a song Mum used to like, Dad gets angry and swears at him
Mum used to love this song.
Turn that f%&^%g song off Samuel. We’re going to get late for school. You need to study. So you don’t fail again!!
He gets upset about his Dad swearing at him and has suicidal thoughts
Class MEtime in an hour
“I just want to die.
“Why do you always have to shout at me ?”
F%&^. I was too hard on him
Character - SamuelPlace/time - Home, bedroom, morning, before schoolAction - getting ready for school, missing his mum, looking at photo of late mum singingTool- school ipad, “Good morning Samuel. Hope you have/take some MEtime today”
He goes into school angry and his teacher suggests he takes MEtime on his own to manage his anger
Hello Samuel. It’s okay to feel angry. Why don’t you do some belly breathing with your avatar. Breathe in. Belly out. Breathe out, Belly in
I hate school
Why don’t you take some MEtime on your own?
Character - Samuel, DadPlace/time - kitchen, breakfastAction - Samuel not focusing on eating his breakfast, Plays mum's favourite song on iPad, Getting late for school, Dad shouts,“ Turn that f%&^%g song off Samuel. We’re going to get late for school. You need to study. So you don’t fail again!!” Tool - school ipad, reminder class MEtime in an hour
He feels calmer, records that he had suicidal thoughts on app, gets printed affirmation from teacher and a badge
Samuel’ reflection. I was upset and angry this morning and felt like I wanted to die. I feel a bit calmer now.
Will be easier for Khanyisa and Dad if I am not here
Character - Samuel, DadPlace/time - kitchen, breakfastAction - Samuel is angry and shouts back “Why do you always have to shout at me ?” He is thinking, “I just want to die.”Tool - school ipad, reminder class MEtime in an hour
He has tidied his room, finished his homework and when his Dad speaks calmly to him, he feels better and hugs him
Dad, look at what I got at school today
Well done Samuel. Your teacher emailed me and told me that you calmed yourself using the MEtime app. Also, I’m sorry about this morning
Characters - Samuel, Miss Naidoo, classPlace/time - school, registrationAction - angry, storms out of class, teacher suggest MEtime on his own, using app to take MEtime with customised instructional content, finger breathing + self-worth meditation Tool - app
Characters - Samuel, Miss Naidoo, classPlace/time - school, classroom, registration, MEtimeAction records suicidal thoughts, “Will be easier for dad and Khanyisa if I’m not here.” In class his teacher gives him a print out of his strategy and affirmation - “I am taking MEtime when I notice I'm feeling angry and I breathe deeply.” and MEtime badge Tool - app
I’m sorry too Dad
Characters - Samuel, DadPlace/time - home, after schoolAction - Samuel finished his homework on his own. Andy speaks calmly to Samuel. Samuel hugs his Dad, says he’s sorry too, thinking “I didn’t want to upset Dad. I miss dancing with him and Mum.” Tool - app