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The HATS Manual -> Workshops -> Example
The purpose of the workshops is to contribute to the process of helping people help themselves - to define
and give voice to their concerns, visions and desires for themselves, their peers, communities and the world.
Objectives/Goals:
- Participants becoming comfortable: with each other, expressing themselves, sharing their ideas, feelings,
thoughts, corporal expression, etc.
- Getting comfortable working as a group
- Building trust
- Participants increasing their comfort level in speaking out and taking action to improve their living conditions
- Having lots of fun through play
Sample Agenda
Introduction
Activities:
Evaluation: Talk until you run out of string
- How do I feel about being here?
- What have I learned today?
Closing ritual
Things to look for in participants:
- laughter; expressing their ideas, opinions, desires etc.
- volunteering to participate; feeling comfortable with workshop
facilitation; asking questions, socializing, etc.
Notes for Facilitators:
- Collectively establish workshop ground rules with the group and define safe zone.
- Guide the exercises, but prepare for creative implementation. In theatre creativity comes out in a form of as energy.
- Cultivate a non-judgmental environment - where participants feel comfortable expressing themselves and playing.
- Seniors usually have rich life experiences and have played many different roles in life,
have many memories and are more likely to be more connected with their deep emotions.
- Encourage participants to express their ideas, and offer positive reinforcement when
someone does, such as, "thank-you for sharing your idea" or "That's interesting. Thanks for sharing", etc.
- Before the end of the workshop/session take participants through the content of the next session
so they know what to expect and can come prepared.
- Remind participants of the "ground rules" and safe zone definition determined by the group.
- Stress the importance of a closing ceremony/ritual. Express it not only with words but also with ACTION!
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