Discussion Questions
Reach for Hope
Desert of Dreams Series · Book 2 · Carolyn’s story
Discussion Questions
- What are warning signs of physical, mental, emotional, and/or sexual abuse? When should you seek help? Who is a safe person to go to if you need help?
- What can you do if a friend confides in you that they’ve experienced trauma and/or abuse?
- What are healthy vs. unhealthy coping mechanisms?
- What are your views on sex, drugs, and alcohol? What can you do if you or your friends are dealing with addiction?
- How can you be a good role model for others and stand up for yourself safely?
- How can we sustain hope and build resilience to overcome life’s challenges?
- What are your dreams in life? What do you hope to achieve? What steps can you take to get there?
Content Note
Books in the Desert of Dreams Series address sensitive but important topics, including bullying and peer pressure; homophobia; troubled family, friendship, and romantic relationships; divorce; religion; racism and classism; historical events of the late 1980s and 1990s; death; neglect and abuse; trauma; drugs, alcohol, and sex; teen pregnancy; abortion; and mental illness, including depression, suicidal ideation, PTSD, and anxiety.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or is in crisis, please reach out for help. In the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
