Aims we have previously agreed in groups and retreats
- Explore relationship
- Identity
- Improve intimacy
- Be more self aware
- Be more open
- Learn to ask for what you want
- Develop communication
- Be better able to express feelings and emotions
- Give and receive support
- Friendly, relaxed, supportive, confidential groups
Agreements we have made together in the groups and retreats
• Confidentiality
• Listening
• Respecting
• Being open and honest
• Being responsible for yourself and not for others
• Try to contribute
• Be non judgemental
• No lecturing
• No physical aggression
• Alcohol and drug free
• “I think”, “I feel” – own our own feelings
• Allow each other time – not being the “centre” of the group
• It’s ok to leave the room, indicate you need to leave, “time out”
• A speaking symbol
Content we have worked with in the groups and retreats
- Relationship
- Identity
- Gender
- Sex
- Sexuality
- Loss
- Loneliness
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Anger
- Rage
- Women’s anger
- Addiction
- Secrecy
- Fathers, sons
Structure of how we have worked together
- Group discussions
- Time spent in pairs, in small groups and individually
- A check-in, and opening and closing circles
- Music
- Dance
- Yoga
- Guided relaxation and meditation
- Walking
- Boxing
- Good food
- Whatever you want to bring or offer