ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM MS. GILL
Hello, it's Ms. Gill :)
I've created this page to be able to communiate class concepts, ideas and announcements with all of you.
Please take a few moments to read this. You'll find this week's classroom password at the bottom of this page ;)
I want to encourage all of you, my dear students, to share more in class. I feel that, sometimes, my "launching" into sharing concepts and tools with you may be the very thing preventing many of you from also sharing???
I would like to explore ways that I can "do my job", by adding my "10 cents" (OK, many times, it's admittedly more like "50 cents", LOL) while still supporting each of you to also participate, by relating to and helping one another.
First of all, I'm open to your suggestions!
Please email ideas and suggestions for different class formats and activities that you'd like to try to f.gill@arcstofreedom.com
Secondly, I'd like to try something in our next class (09/10-09/11)
1. Try to come to class with something you'd like to discuss. This can be:
• something that you, a friend, or a family member are going through.
• a question about your course lessons, or just "Life".
• an observation, article, handout, book or anything else that has recently informed you or caught your interest.
• anything related to inner child work: your kid's favorite blanket, or a picture they recently drew, or an old photograph.
* Please understand that I do not want to "push" you to share beyond your safety zone, but I do want to encourage you to share what you need and want to.
2. I'm going to call for students who are walking through current challenges to share, first. Then, I'll open the floor to everyone.
• Since I know that it's unlikely that everyone will be able to share, I want to try to make room for anyone who is struggling to get the support that they need ;)
• If you don't get a chance to share one week, please bring your discussion topic to the next class.
3. When someone shares a question, an observation, or something that they're going through, I want to try to take a "step back" and allow some of you to raise your hands and practice some coaching methods. After a few of you have responded, I will impart some emotional skills and educational info --- but I want you to also share your valuable inspiration and insight!
4. As a start, try practicing these 2 coaching methods.
• These will help you, when you enter the field.
* As we continue through this journey together, I'll add more ;)
I've created this page to be able to communiate class concepts, ideas and announcements with all of you.
Please take a few moments to read this. You'll find this week's classroom password at the bottom of this page ;)
I want to encourage all of you, my dear students, to share more in class. I feel that, sometimes, my "launching" into sharing concepts and tools with you may be the very thing preventing many of you from also sharing???
I would like to explore ways that I can "do my job", by adding my "10 cents" (OK, many times, it's admittedly more like "50 cents", LOL) while still supporting each of you to also participate, by relating to and helping one another.
First of all, I'm open to your suggestions!
Please email ideas and suggestions for different class formats and activities that you'd like to try to f.gill@arcstofreedom.com
Secondly, I'd like to try something in our next class (09/10-09/11)
1. Try to come to class with something you'd like to discuss. This can be:
• something that you, a friend, or a family member are going through.
• a question about your course lessons, or just "Life".
• an observation, article, handout, book or anything else that has recently informed you or caught your interest.
• anything related to inner child work: your kid's favorite blanket, or a picture they recently drew, or an old photograph.
* Please understand that I do not want to "push" you to share beyond your safety zone, but I do want to encourage you to share what you need and want to.
2. I'm going to call for students who are walking through current challenges to share, first. Then, I'll open the floor to everyone.
• Since I know that it's unlikely that everyone will be able to share, I want to try to make room for anyone who is struggling to get the support that they need ;)
• If you don't get a chance to share one week, please bring your discussion topic to the next class.
3. When someone shares a question, an observation, or something that they're going through, I want to try to take a "step back" and allow some of you to raise your hands and practice some coaching methods. After a few of you have responded, I will impart some emotional skills and educational info --- but I want you to also share your valuable inspiration and insight!
4. As a start, try practicing these 2 coaching methods.
• These will help you, when you enter the field.
* As we continue through this journey together, I'll add more ;)
Active Listening
• Ask questions to gain a greater understanding of the person's situation, perspective and feelings.
Examples:
"So, do you mean that when they did that... it made you feel angry, or scared, or both?"
"I'm not sure if I understand... Do you mean your father or your step-father?"
"Let me get some clarification: Do you see this as being your fault, or did you mean that you got blamed for it --- or both?"
Speak in the 1st Person ("I-statements")
• Share something from your own experience, that in some way relates and could possibly help.
* You do not have to have the exact same experience, as the other person. Sometimes, you can simply "pull threads" of similar feelings and talk about tools and perspectives that have helped you to successfully walk through them.
Examples:
"I don't know if this will work for you or not, but I used to struggle with social anxiety and found that meeting people one- on-one for coffee was much easier than navigating a large crowd."
"When I get in that overwhelmed state, I take some time out to help my nervous system calm down. A few deep breaths usually help me to stay grounded in the moment and remind me to comfort my inner child... that instinctive part of my that can so easily 'tip over' into 'fight-or-flight' mode."
• Ask questions to gain a greater understanding of the person's situation, perspective and feelings.
Examples:
"So, do you mean that when they did that... it made you feel angry, or scared, or both?"
"I'm not sure if I understand... Do you mean your father or your step-father?"
"Let me get some clarification: Do you see this as being your fault, or did you mean that you got blamed for it --- or both?"
Speak in the 1st Person ("I-statements")
• Share something from your own experience, that in some way relates and could possibly help.
* You do not have to have the exact same experience, as the other person. Sometimes, you can simply "pull threads" of similar feelings and talk about tools and perspectives that have helped you to successfully walk through them.
Examples:
"I don't know if this will work for you or not, but I used to struggle with social anxiety and found that meeting people one- on-one for coffee was much easier than navigating a large crowd."
"When I get in that overwhelmed state, I take some time out to help my nervous system calm down. A few deep breaths usually help me to stay grounded in the moment and remind me to comfort my inner child... that instinctive part of my that can so easily 'tip over' into 'fight-or-flight' mode."
WHEN TO JOIN CLASS
Drop by class for a minimum of 30 minutes each week --- ANYTIME during my open hours, on either of these days:
*Convert my Open Classrom Hours to your time zone.
Drop by class for a minimum of 30 minutes each week --- ANYTIME during my open hours, on either of these days:
*Convert my Open Classrom Hours to your time zone.
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Tuesday
5pm-11pm EST |
Wednesday
Noon-4pm EST |
HOW TO JOIN CLASS
1. Go to https://zoom.us/ (or download the Zoom Meeting App on your smartphone)
2. Click on "Join A Meeting"
3. Enter our MEETING ID: 293-811-144
4. Enter your Name (First Name, Last Initial)
5. Enter THIS WEEK'S PASSWORD: supportive
1. Go to https://zoom.us/ (or download the Zoom Meeting App on your smartphone)
2. Click on "Join A Meeting"
3. Enter our MEETING ID: 293-811-144
4. Enter your Name (First Name, Last Initial)
5. Enter THIS WEEK'S PASSWORD: supportive