Session 1: Building Respect: We're in this Together
Session Overview
Group members will establish a cohesive group, by setting Group Agreements and participating in a group cohesion activity. They will also begin learning skills for decision making.
Activity 1: Opening & Review
By the end of the session, group members will be able to call each other by first name.
Activity 2: SPIRIT Model - I
By the end of the session, group members will be able to describe the Respecting the Circle of Life program.
Activity 3A: Building My Team: Crossing the Canyon
By the end of the session, group members will be able to solve a problem cooperatively.
Activity 3B: Building My Team: The Box
By the end of the session, group members will be able to solve a problem cooperatively.
Activity 3C: Building My Team: The Human Knot
By the end of the session, group members will be able to solve a problem cooperatively.
Activity 4: Opening and Closing Rituals
By the end of the session, group members will be able to describe the group name and opening and closing rituals for use during the Respecting the Circle of Life sessions.
Activity 5: Establishing Group Agreements
By the end of the session, group members will be able to name the group agreements for use during the Respecting the Circle of Life sessions.
Activity 6: Michael and Monica: Learning Through Their Family Experiences
By the end of the session, group members will be able to explain factors that can influence decision making.
Activity 7: SPIRIT Decision-Making Model Steps 1 and 2
By the end of the session, group members will be able to demonstrate Steps 1 and 2 (Stop and relax and Problem identification) of the SPIRIT Decision-Making Model.
Activity 8: Wrap-Up and Closing Ritual
By the end of the session, group members will be able to summarize key points from the day’s activities.
