Workshop Summaries: 1-4, 5-8 and 9-11.  At the bottom of each page participants may share their thoughts on the workshop or the experiences they've had as they process the material into their everyday lives.

FOR WORKSHOP MEMBERS....

P ause, listen… don’t interrupt (raise your hand or indicate when you would like to contribute)

E xpress how you would like the group to respond to you when they think they can help or enlighten (Not everyone wants people to solve their struggles for them, or they don’t want it all the time, or… they don’t want it all the time from the same person. Are you a chronic problem solver? Are you too proud to accept insights from others?)

A ssessing vs. Judgmental (We notice it is hot or cold, we notice if someone is angry or peaceful, this is not being judgmental. Judgmental is a two-step process- it begins with an assessment and ends with a pronouncement of the assessment as being good or bad- this last part is your opinion, and therefore, you are being judgmental when you deem something good or bad, Godly, or evil etc.)

C ommunication styles, direct or indirect ( People who use direct communication focus on the content, not how what they say affects the emotions of those listening. Indirect people focus on how what they are saying may impact the other’s feelings. Direct speakers often view indirect speakers as being manipulative or less than sincere, and indirect speakers often view direct speaker as rude or hurtful. Neither is necessarily true, nevertheless, both of these actions are judgmental in nature.)

E xercise being the change you want to see in whatever way moves you- but allow your contribution to the group to be- showing us one element of you, that you think would make the world a better place.

Thank you