Ground Rules & Groups
Why have ground rules? Families ARE a type of group and can use ground rules too.
Gossip
Gossip and research. Information on dating, growing up and “what I wish my parents had told me to look for in a mate”.
Feelings: Ups and Downs
All about feelings. How to nurture while you are leading a group.
Suggestion Circle
All about suggestion circles: How to run a suggestion circle. Suggestion circle vs. brainstorming; suggestion circle vs. discussion. Leadership checklist for how to run a suggestion circle.
The 3 P’s of Leadership – Part II
The 3 Ps of Leadership (Protection, Potency, Permission). Leadership Assessment tool, cooperation doll activity, “Ask one question” leader help.
Play Seriously, Live Playfully
Finding your own affirmation, how to ask for help as a group leader, remembering play, parenting children.
Planning Wheel
All about the planning wheel.
Play Seriously, Live Playfully
Finding your own affirmation, how to ask for help as a group leader, remembering play, parenting children.
Planning Wheel
All about the planning wheel.
Holiday Fantasy
Surviving the holidays with family, how to make a good opening, suggestion circle.
Winners Change Chain
Winning, identifying ‘wins’, how to plan a workshop.
Successful Families
How to build successful families, how to build successful groups, facilitation skills, the power of hearing, seeing and doing in communication.
Affirmations & Group Leadership
Leadership responsibilities, children’s groups, affirmations, affirmation activities
3 P’s Of Leadership
3 P’s of leadership (Protection, Permission, Potency), Winner List activity, and 3 P’s assessment tool.
China
Ground rules for support groups, Hangzou People’s Republic of China, and ways to celebrate.
Support Group News
Support groups for daycare providers. Task time vs. clock time, and more!
Leader Language
Does Language Really Matter? What should a leader do when the group is in a spirited conversation?
About Grief
Guided Imagery on grief, info about grief curriculum development and unique tools for grief support for boys.
Feedback & Organization Culture
Six kinds of person-to-person messages, the concept of motivation, positive and negative messages in an organization. Creating positive culture.
Dot Team
The Five Dot activity builds strength in your group and each individual. It is based on the idea that people who develop a wide variety of talents are more competent individuals compared to those who become an expert in only one or two areas. Groups are stronger when each person is not limited into one role.
Meeting Structure
Dependance, independence, interdependence in a group. How to minimize gossip.
Forming A Group
Everything you need to know about starting a group. Why people stay or leave a group. How do I get what I need?
Suggestion Circle
Why groups need a task- Practicing new skills, new learnings or play
