Waiting Room at a Hospital Conversation Starters

What's a movie you could watch right now to pass the time?

What's a comfort food you'd want if you could order anything?

What's a place you'd rather be right now (real or imaginary)?

What's a song that usually calms you down?

What's a smell that makes you feel safe?

What's a TV show you've seen so many times you don't need to pay attention?

What's a memory from childhood that feels like a warm blanket?

What's a color that makes you feel peaceful?

What's a person you'd want in this room with you if you could choose anyone?

What's a small thing you're looking forward to after today?

What's something you've been thinking about that has nothing to do with why we're here?

What's a time someone sat with you during a hard moment?

What's a way you usually cope with waiting or uncertainty?

What's a piece of good news you've received recently, no matter how small?

What's a hope you have for next week that's separate from this?

What's a story from your life that always makes you laugh?

What's something you're grateful for right now, even in this moment?

What's a person who's been on your mind lately (in a good way)?

What's a place that feels like a reset button for you?

What's a small kindness someone showed you that you've never forgotten?

What's something you're afraid to say out loud about this situation?

What's a prayer or hope you're holding right now that you haven't voiced?

What's a memory that's coming back to you because of where we are?

What's something you wish you could hear from someone right now?

What's a way I can support you better in this moment?

What's a question you're asking God or the universe right now?

What's a fear you're carrying that you don't want to burden others with?

What's a promise you want to make to yourself or someone else after this?

What's something you want to be true about the rest of today?

What's one thing you want me to know about what you're feeling right now?