Trust Walk

• What did you learn from this game?

• How did you feel being close to the leader or being at the tail end?

• Do you have the same feeling if you are close to God or far away from Him?

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Then connect heart and head

• Connecting does not happen on command

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“I cannot control youor change you: but Ican love and accept

you as I acceptmyself”

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Step 6: Facilitate connectedness among Friendship Group members

• Accept feelings

• Accept imperfections

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Accept Feelings

• Mad• Sad• Glad• Afraid• Ashamed

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First: State how you feel

“I’m angry!”

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“I’m mad!”

Next: State what you need

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“I need to have my say!”

Finally: Ask what the other person needs

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• Usually they need assurance

• Beyond that, refer to TLC counselor

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2. Accept imperfection

• Vulnerability permits connectedness to take place

• Defensiveness blocks learning and personal growth

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Cluster Group activitiesFeelings Cube

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• What have you learned from this game?

• Do you feel comfortable if this game is played early in the training?

• Feel free to share feelings about both games, with the group using EIAG principles

Hey Buddy, can you spare a compliment?

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