SCENARIO: The peer is having thoughts of suicide and feels like they can't go on.

​You have a story about being in this position and how you got out of it. Should you share?

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SCENARIO: The Peer is currently in the act of self-harming in front of you

You have a story about how you once self-harmed in the bathroom of someone's house. Share it?

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SCENARIO: The peer expresses that things will never get better, and that nothing will ever change

You have a story about feeling terribly hopeless, and how you managed to find a way forward. Is it appropriate to share this?

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SCENARIO: The peer is in the middle of reenacting a traumatic event or is in the midst of a dissociative episode

You have a childhood friend who has dissociative episodes. You remember them having an episode in front of you. Would sharing this with the peer help?

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SCENARIO: The peer's emotions were activated by a situation that reminds them of a past trauma. They have now begun to calm down

You have experienced this yourself, and have learned some tricks to stop it from overwhelming you. Should you share?

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SCENARIO: The peer is exhibiting extreme distrust, and thinks that people are out to get them.

You remember a time when you thought people were out to get you too. You didn't trust anyone either. Is sharing this helpful to the peer?

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SCENARIO: The peer is struggling with the feeling of shame following a recent relapse after a long period of sobriety

You've experienced this too, and worked through it. Could your story about it help?