Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. CHAPTER 10 Exercises

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Definition o The term exercise is used among group leaders to refer to an activity that the group does for a specific purpose. o An exercise can be as simple as having members get into dyads to discuss a topic or as involved as the “blind trust walk,” which entails one member leading a blindfolded member. ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Definition When the leader directs the behaviors, discussion, or attention of the group members by using a specific activity, it is an exercise. ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Reason for Using Exercises To increase comfort level To provide the leader with useful information To generate discussion and focus the group To shift the focus To deepen the focus To provide an opportunity for experiential learning To provide fun and relaxation ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. When to Use Exercises Exercises can be used any time Exercises are good during introductions Exercises are good during warm-up phase Exercises are helpful in getting members focused in the middle phase Exercises are useful during the closing phase ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises Written –Helps to draw out members –Use when you can’t think of anything better because they almost always work –Kinds of written exercises Sentence completion ListChecklist ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Movement—valuable because members “speak” with their feet and body; movement exercises energize the members –Wall-to-Wall Continuums –Sculpt the group—entire group does this at the same time –Each member sculpts how they see the group –Move to different parts of the room ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Dyads or Triads –Excellent for varying the format and getting members to talk Rounds –Designated word, phrase, or number –Word or Phrase –Comment ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Creative props -the brain likes novelty Small Chair Styrofoam Cups Rubber Bands Large Beer Bottle Make up your own creative exercises Arts and Crafts ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Fantasy –Common object –Pick an object in the room –Hot air balloon Common reading –Inspiring and/or thought provoking –Needs to be rather brief—not pages ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Feedback –First impressions –Adjective checklist –Strength bombardment –Wishes –Metaphorical Feedback –Written Feedback ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Trust –Rounds related to trust –Trust lift –Trust fall –Blind trust walk Experiential –Ropes course –Other outdoor activities ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Moral dilemma –On a life raft—who would you eliminate Group decision-making –Winter Survival –Solving various puzzles ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.

Copyright © 2012 Brooks/Cole, a division of Cengage Learning, Inc. Kinds of Exercises continued Touching –Okay when appropriately used –Can be very beneficial –Be very careful with these -- it is often good to tell members the exercise will involve touching and let members opt out ©2016. Cengage Learning. All rights reserved.