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GUIDE TO SELF HELP GROUP EXERCISES

The following suggestion lasts approximately one and a half hours and includes a small break. Select two sayings from here or elsewhere in the text. Endeavour to adhere to the timings suggested. Other sayings may be selected to fit a set of particular circumstances.

 

You may wish to select suitable meditative quiet background music to play as people assemble as this may help to quieten peoples minds. The music may well be the same each time you come together. All are requested to bring an exercise book and pen or pencil, but have some spares just in case. It is essential that all should feel safe, we are here to be with our own feelings.

 

When everyone has arrived and you are ready, turn down or off any music and introduce "Topic A" by saying:

"We are about to consider our feelings and thoughts on a topic that I will shortly give you. Concentrate on your feelings rather than your thoughts. Examples of feelings are joy, happiness, sadness, hurt, fear, anxiety, cold, numb, scared, excited, disappointment, anger, sorrow, weak, helpless, vulnerable, etc. Eight minutes is allowed for this section. A gentle sounding gong will be sounded after seven minutes allowing one minute to finish. Do you have any questions?

First of all, for a minute, get yourself comfortable, close your eyes, breathe gently and be at ease.

After that minute say:

The first topic is:

"Love is present now."

(Or any topic of you may have chosen)

 

Repeat the topic title for everyone and recommend that each present writes it down.

 

After seven more minutes, gently sound the gong. Say: “One more minute.”

After the final minute Say "Breathe deeply and slowly move your fingers and toes. Stretch yourself . Breathe deeply again and open your eyes. Please do not talk"

 

This second section is again eight minutes with the gong sounding after seven, but this time you may write down your thoughts and feelings. Try and concentrate on the feelings. If you do not feel like writing just again consider the saying and note any different thoughts or feelings. Writing is recommended.

The topic again is:

"Love is present now."

(or alternative)

Are there any questions?"  You may start writing now."

 

Sound the gong after seven minutes sound the gong and again at the eight minute. Say: "Please complete your writings and read them through.”

Pause.

Now pair, yourself with one other person and share what you have written and any other thoughts and feelings that may develop as you talk. Do not judge another’s writings, thoughts or feelings. Just accept. Please talk quietly so as not to disturb others. You have eight minutes for this discussion. Try and share approximately half each. I will sound the gong after four minutes. If you do not wish to share that is fine, please just remain quiet letting your mind be at rest or let your partner continue.  Are there any questions?

Pair off now please." (If there is an odd number of people form one group of three. Alternatively join in yourself to make a pair).

 

After the four minutes have elapsed, sound the gong and say: “Half time” and after a total of eight minutes again gong and say: "Now form yourselves into groups of four by joining with another pair and again share. You have eight minutes. Try and let each person in your group have time to comment. Again do not judge, it is essential the environment safe for all. I will sound the gong after four minutes to indicate half time. Form your larger group now please. (It may be necessary to omit this stage where there are insufficient numbers)

 

After that eight minutes say: "Now we come together as one group. Any person may share their own feelings or the feelings expressed during any group discussions."

This open forum is scheduled to last a maximum of ten minutes.

At the completion, turn on the music.

Try to remain within the given timings.

 

Ten Minute Break

 

 

Repeat again as above but the topic (B) is:

 

" Am I in the same place?"

 

GUIDE SELF HELP EXERCISES FOR INDIVIDUAL

 

In a similar manner select any saying you may feel applicable. Set your meditative music on low or off.

Close your eyes and consider your thoughts and feelings on your selected saying. Concentrate on your feelings rather than your thoughts. Allow between five and ten minutes. After that time , similarly, write down those thoughts and feelings you had while meditating. Up to ten minutes writing time is ample.

At the conclusion of your writings, again consider what is written for a couple of minutes.

Take a break and select another topic if you wish.

                                    

ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS FOR SAYINGS     Click for a Listing!

These sayings are not necessarily truths, but hopefully they provoke truth.

It is essential that all the participants feel and know they are in a safe, judging free,  environment; physically, mentally and spiritually.   

Use any of the topics found elsewhere in these documents. Hundreds more short sayings are available.

Some of the list above are duplicated from the main text.

You may also choose to consider them in any different manner, perhaps just select one to carry with you during the day.

Also consider music such as listening to Bette Midler sing “Wind beneath my wings” as “A”. Then play the song again as “B” asking each of the assembly to consider the “wind beneath my wings” as the inner child. There are many other similar musical opportunities. Music alone will stimulate feelings.

Video clips are also possible using such as the Robin Williams movie film “What dreams may come”. Again there are many others. Virtually any song or film will cause feelings to arise, but it is better to be selective.

Nothing is intended to be rigid in the above concept, but please remember not to judge the thoughts, feelings or writings of any person. This is critical for a safe environment.

 

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