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E.
Unfolding Before The Group
Contents
E.1.
Preamble
This section includes games
that will help participants in self-disclosure.
As group activity
takes off in the second phase of development, members begin interacting
more intensely with one another, but not necessarily in a balanced or
positive manner, as different people give different kinds and levels of
input. Some may be shy, some inexperienced, while others may be dominant.
Beyond the issues of communication, group members simply don't know each
other well enough and therefore don't connect to the group naturally in
the early stages of its development.
The leader or facilitator
first needs to help them open up to each other in a non-threatening manner,
setting the example in some way. The goal is also to encourage mutual
respect and build trust. When these games are run by experienced hands,
in a supportive atmosphere, these goals will be achieved and a positive
group feeling will result.
E.7.
Related Games
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