Group Agenda- Past & Present…

Current- Session #10! “Navigating the Path: Being a Powerful Pathfinder”

H & R Agenda for 9/23/23

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns, name a place that you love and brings you comfort. will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Navigating the Path: Being a Powerful Pathfinder.”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • Real is Worth It. – (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility)
  • Fun & Freedom First. Compassion Consistently! (Fun, Kindness, Curiosity)
  • Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage)
  1. Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
  2. Music and rhythm activity. Group members will play along with one song. 
  3. Music and ball toss activity. Group members will toss a ball to each other to the rhythm, speed of the music and while standing.

Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Navigating the Path: Being a Powerful Pathfinder”

Discussion Points:

  1. Story about being a stream surveyor.
  2. Hiking trip analogy and life.
  3. My trail guide includes- resources, attitude, guidance/reminders and possible cautions.

Activities-

  1. Guided walk with blindfolds and ear plugs. What was the significance of this activity?
  2. Preparing for the trip—introduction to navigating
  3. Participants will paint a canvas and begin the introspective work of creating a trail map/vision board.
  4. The trail map/vision board will include the Honest Inventory of Skills & Strengths, Destinations, Affirmations along the way and desired feelings on the journey. 
  5. Debrief activities as a group- What did you learn or discover during this activity?
  6. Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in these activities?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  1. Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) –Closing Activity- Word to take away.

Next Group:  TBA

Session #9- Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves (ROAR)- Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection with our Bodies = Part 2

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H & R Agenda for 8/5/2023

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns, an ANIMAL that matches the first letter of your name. will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection with our Bodies.- Part 2”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • Real is Worth It. – (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility)
  • Fun & Freedom First. Compassion Consistently! (Fun, Kindness, Curiosity)
  • Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage)
  1. Rhythmic Opener (5-10 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
  2. Music and rhythm activity. Group members will play along with one song. 
  1. Topic of discussion (5 minutes) “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection with our Bodies- Part 2”

Part 1- Discussion Points: Our bodies are our teachers.  We sense, feel and experience through our bodies. Our bodies are a part of nature. We are energetic and organic beings. Yet, how often do we neglect, ignore or push our bodies? How often do we connect, soothe and relax our bodies?

Part 2- Discussion Points: Our bodies help us to do the things that our mind cannot at times. Knowing how to use your body to increase focus, calm, confidence, trust, and joy are important skills to learn. Also, when we understand our own bodies and energy, we can be useful as a group of bodies. Reminder- the body speaks to the mind, the mind speaks to the body. Slow movements are for… Fast movements are for…

Activities- (1 hour)

  1. Circle and Sync. Participants will stand in a circle arms’ length apart and breathe in unison, taking turns. (Focus/Calm)
  2. Group activity- Hulu hoop. Participants will engage in a group activity about balancing a hula hoop.
  3. Group activity- Parachute Play Participants will work as a group to keep a ball up in the air using a small parachute.
  4. Group activity- Two team Relay. Participants will complete a series of activities and whichever team wins gets a prize. 
  5. Music and ball toss activity. Group members will toss a ball to each other to the rhythm, speed of the music and while standing. (Focus/Fun)
  • Debrief activities as a group- what did you feel in your body during? Name an emotion and then where you felt it in your body.
  • Sharing & Reactions (5 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in these activities?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (5 minutes) –Closing Activity- Word to take away.

Session #8- Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves (ROAR)- Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection with our Bodies.

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H & R Agenda for 6/24/23

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns, an adjective that matches the first letter of your name. will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection with our Bodies.”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • Real is Worth It. – (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility)
  • Fun & Freedom First. Compassion Consistently! (Fun, Kindness, Curiosity)
  • Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage)
  1. Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
    • Music and rhythm activity. Group members will play along with one song.  
    • Music and ball toss activity. Group members will toss a ball to each other to the rhythm, speed of the music and while standing.
  2. Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection with our Bodies”

Discussion Points: Our bodies are our teachers.  We sense, feel and experience through our bodies. Our bodies are a part of nature. We are energetic and organic beings. Yet, how often do we neglect, ignore or push our bodies? How often do we connect, soothe and relax our bodies?

Today we will discover more about our bodies, our bodies when it comes to others’ and we will experience being grounded in the body through several activities-   

6 Activities!

  1. Circle and Sync. Participants will stand in a circle arms’ length apart and breathe in unison.
  2. Creating your own energy ball. Participants will engage in a 1-2 minute body centered activity of creating their own energy ball.
  3. Group activity- Hulu hoop. Participants will engage in a group activity about balancing a hulu hoop.
  4. Group activity- Water balloon toss and relay. Participants will work in two teams to complete a water balloon toss and relay.
  5. Debrief activities as a group- what did you feel in your body during? Name an emotion and then where you felt it in your body.
  6. Individual introspective activity- Body Mapping & mild music. Participants will complete a body map to deepen their knowledge of their body.
  7. Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in these activities?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) –Closing Activity- Word to take away.

H & R Agenda for 5/27/23 –

Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Community Thru Sharing

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H & R Agenda for 5/27/23

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with: name you want to be called, favorite thing about sharing a meal with someone. I will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Community Through Sharing.”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • Real is Worth It. – (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility)
  • Fun & Freedom First. Compassion Consistently! (Fun, Kindness, Curiosity)
  • Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage) – NEW
  • I will not tell you how to speak. I will tell you what kind of speech I will be around. (Clarity & Transparency) – NEW

A. Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –

Music and ball toss. Engaging the body and connection with the present moment.

B. Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Community Through Sharing.”

C. Discussion Points:

  1. New Mindful affirmations- Authentic Power & Self Power (Responsibility), Compassion/Kindness. Clarity & Transparency…in developing safety with self and others.
  2. Discussion of shared meals and togetherness time.

D. Activities:

Activity 1- Let’s Play. Group members will engage in various playful activities (bubbles, water balloons and bean bag toss) to engage with each others and have fun.

Activity 2- Circle of Compassion. Group members will all answer a question and listen to each other in a circle while they eat and participate in various activities.

  • Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in these activities?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) –Closing Activity- Word to take away.

H & R Agenda for 4/22/23 -Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Compassion in Community.

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with: name you want to be called, pronoun a favorite quote or saying. I will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Compassion in Community.”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • Real is Worth It. – (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility) – NEW
  • Fun & Freedom First. Compassion Consistently! (Fun, Kindness, Curiosity) – NEW
  • Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage) – NEW
  • I will not tell you how to speak. I will tell you what kind of speech I will be around. (Clarity & Transparency) – NEW
  • Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
  • Music and ball toss. Engaging the body and connection with the present moment.
  1. Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) ““Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating  Compassion in Community.”
  2. Discussion Points:
  3. New Mindful affirmations- Authentic Power & Self Power (Responsibility), Compassion/Kindness. Clarity & Transparency…in developing safety with self and others.
  4. Boundary Review
    1. Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage) – NEW
    1. I will not tell you how to speak. I will tell you what kind of speech I will be around. (Clarity & Transparency) – NEW
    1. We cannot control others. We can ask others to fill our preferences, but we cannot control the outcome.
    1. People will test and continue to carry on at times! Rational non-attachment. “What can I own? How are they behaving- is it from a state of emotional regulation? Is this really about me?”
  5. Open or Closed Hand-Authenticity Explained. Compassion Defined.

Activities-

  1. Be Balanced. String & Water experiential activity. Groups participate in maintaining the balance of a cup by transporting water as a group. (OPTIONAL if time)
  2. Balancing Birds & Barriers. Group members will pair up and must complete tasks while balancing a bird on their finger.
  3. Circle of Compassion. Group members will all answer a question and listen to each other in a circle.
  • Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in these activities?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) –Closing Activity- Word to take away.

H & R Agenda for 4/8/23 – ROAR: Cultivating Connection in Community.

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns, an adjective that matches the first letter of your name. will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Cultivating Connection in Community.”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • Real is Worth It. – (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility) – NEW
  • Fun & Freedom First. Compassion Consistently! (Fun, Kindness, Curiosity) – NEW
  • Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage) – NEW
  • I will not tell you how to speak. I will tell you what kind of speech I will be around. (Clarity & Transparency) – NEW
  • Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
  • Music and ball toss. Engaging the body and connection with the present moment.
  1. Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves:  Cultivating Connection in Community.”

Discussion Points:

  1. New Mindful affirmations- Authentic Power & Self Power (Responsibility), Compassion/Kindness. Clarity & Transparency…in developing safety with self and others.
  2. Boundary Review
    1. Dare to Share. (Authentic Power & Self Responsibility & Courage) – NEW
    1. I will not tell you how to speak. I will tell you what kind of speech I will be around. (Clarity & Transparency) – NEW
    1. We cannot control others. We can ask others to fill our preferences, but we cannot control the outcome.
    1. People will test and continue to carry on at times! Rational non-attachment. “What can I own? How are they behaving- is it from a state of emotional regulation? Is this really about me?”
  3. Open or Closed Hand-Authenticity Explained.

Activities-

  1. “Care & Share” Cup Activity – How do we balance our desire to connect with others and take care of ourselves? Participants will work with 1-3 other group members in an experiential fun activity. (20 minutes)
  2. “Who Me?” Activity. Participants will engage in a whole group activity of offering written words of appreciation & encouragement to others. Each person will write their name on a piece of paper and the papers will rotate until everyone has had an opportunity to write one of three types of statements anonymously on their group mate’s paper. 1. Words of Wisdom 2. Favorite quote. 3. A hope or compliment. (20 minutes)
  3. Be Balanced. String & Water experiential activity. Groups participate in maintaining the balance of a cup by transporting water as a group. (OPTIONAL if time)
  1. Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in these activities?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) –Closing Activity- Word to take away.

March 25, 2023 Healing & Reclamation Group Agenda- NEWEST!

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns and a favorite move, tv show or book you would recommend to others.  I will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Values, Preferences & Boundaries ”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Slow & Simmer, calm & clear. (Mindfulness/Calm)
  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • What you focus on will grow. What you feed, feeds you. (Freedom & Self Responsibility
  • Clear is Kind & Clarity dissolves negative emotion (Clarity & Transparency) – NEW
  • Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
    • Body Centered Activity: Grounded Tree Mediation and Balancing Bird toy!

Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Reclaiming Our Authentic Selves: Values, Preferences & Boundaries ”

Discussion Points

  1. When we are clear with people and ourselves, we are being kind.
  2. Circle of Support- we are not the same with everyone.   (Visual of circle of support)
  3. Values, preferences, and boundaries are related!
  4. We can maintain personal safety by knowing our preferences and boundaries.   

Activities-

  1. Participants will determine their top values. (Values list will be handed out to choose from if you need ideas)
  2. The challenges of sharing or holding boundaries activity. The group will write barriers to boundary setting and place them in a bowl. Ellen will respond to what has been added to the bowl to maintain individual privacy.
  3. Participants will “shop” for their preferences and boundaries during a discovery exercise.
  1. Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities. “Was there something that stood out to you in this activity?” “Where may I want extra support?” “What is something you want to take with you today?” 

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) –Closing Activity- One word take away.

March 11, 2023 Healing & Reclamation Group Agenda

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H & R Agenda for 3/11/23

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai”
  2.  (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns and name a comfort item/person/animal/plant.  I will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  • Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome.

Theme of the day: “Grounding Ourselves-Cultivating Whole Body Awareness”

Mindful affirmations of the session:

  • Slow & Simmer, calm & clear. (Mindfulness/Calm),
  • Always invitation, never obligation. (Freedom)
  • What you focus on will grow. What you feed, feeds you. (Freedom & Self Responsibility
  1. Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
  2. Body Centered Activity: bilateral stimulation and music. Tapping or playing an instrument along with a song.
  1. Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Grounding Ourselves-Cultivating Whole Body Awareness”
    1. It is commonly accepted- mind/brain controls the body.
    1. Bi-directional communication means- the body holds the potential to influence the mind. This means that if we are stressed, our bodies can be essential in calming our mind. This is not what we have been taught!
    1. When we have experienced multiple traumas, we may have a more difficult time maintaining a state of calm. When the stress response system activates in someone with complex trauma, those individuals may feel like they have a shorter fuse. This can feel like being emotionally overwhelmed and activated beyond what one can handle.
    1. Many people currently are in a state of emotional dysregulation because of this consistently activated stress response system. Without emotional regulation we cannot have connection.  
  1.  Activity 1 – Alternate Nostril breathing
  2. Activity 2- Energetic Massage
  3. Activity 3- Cranial Hold position
  4. Activity 4- Progressive Muscle Relaxation- Noodling
  5. Activity 5- The Grounding Tree Activity
    1. Participants will engage in a tree visualization.
    1. Participants invited to learn about the grounded tree pose.
    1. Participants will create grounding nature jars and select the affirmation that they will utilize for the next few weeks.
  1. Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities.

(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)

  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) – Why we end with cultivating, containing and closing. Activity- Word to take away.

February 25, 2023- Healing & Reclamation Group Agenda

H & R Agenda for 2/25/2023

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai” (Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate.)
  •  During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name you want to be called, pronouns and favorite smell/taste.  I will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  •  Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements as a review. Discuss previous group theme. Welcome new folks.

Themes of the day: “Cultivating Calm with Rhythm and Reward”

Mindful affirmation:

  • Slow & Simmer, calm & clear. (Mindfulness/Calm),
  1. Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements –
  2. Body Awareness & Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
  3. Body Centered Activity: bilateral stimulation and music. Tapping or playing an instrument along with a song.
  1. Topic of discussion (30-40 minutes) “Cultivating Calm with Rhythm and Reward”
  • Activity 1- Rhythm regulates. We each have to find our own rhythm. We are always figuring out our rhythm- what works for us and doesn’t, we will each make our own egg.– Making rhythm eggs-
  • Activity 2- Rewards, reward.– Do an activity that requires engaging your hands or whole body. We will participate in different sensory activities.  Participants will be able to make their own -Rhythm & Reward grounding kit.- Participants will play with various sensory items; water beads, sand, playdoh, Pipe cleaners, bubbles, pinwheels, and/or another fidgets with the intent on finding what works best for them for soothing. Participants will also be able to add cards of other grounding activities that they may enjoy at home but were modeled or discussed by Ellen.
  1. Sharing & Reactions (15 minutes) – Experience of the activities.(Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)
  • Cultivating, Containing and Closing (15 minutes) – Why we end with cultivating, containing and closing. Activity- Word to take away.

H & R Agenda for 2/11/2023

  1. Welcome by Ellen — ‘Āina (Land)/People Acknowledgement—Mindfulness or Grounding Exercise or Hawaiian Oli “E Ho Mai” Notes:  I will ask permission from the group to Oli, if anyone does not feel comfortable or does not want to participate that is fine. I have attached the lyrics to E Ho Mai and can Oli alone, so no pressure if you want to hear but don’t want to participate. During this time, I will ask for you to introduce yourself with your name, pronouns and favorite food.  I will not ask for us to do any team building exercise.😉
  2. Rhythmic Opener (15-20 minutes) & Group Values/Agreements – Body Centered Activity: bilateral stimulation, tapping as a group or breathing exercise. Ellen to discuss the group values and agreements.
  3. Topic of discussion (15-20 minutes) “Creating an Environment for Growth: Intentional Cultivation”- This activity will have participants plant new seeds and select some intentions for their individual growth. We will be planting actual seeds and the supplies will be given.
  4. Sharing & Reactions (30 minutes) – Experience of planting seeds and discussion of what the activity meant to you. (Sharing is ALWAYS optional, so no one is expected to share. Everything will be by choice.)
  5. Cultivating, Containing and Closing (10 minutes) – Why we end with cultivating, containing and closing. Activity- Container visualization.

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