1. Recommended ground rules
Recommended ground rules for discussion
(See Youth Alive Participants’ manual, page 9)
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2. 1. Speak for yourself
1. Speak for yourself. Use the word “I,” not “we,” “you,” or “most people,” etc.
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3. 2. Option to pass or take risk
2. You do have the option to pass, but also the responsibility to take risks.
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4. 3. Support others
3. Support others, by showing you understand and care about them.
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5. 4. No putdowns
4. Don’t make critical put-downs or “killer” statements.
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6. 5. Confidential 5. Keep confidential what is shared in the group.
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7. 6. Listen
6. Listen when others are talking.
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8. 7. Be honest
7. Be as honest as possible with yourself and the members of your group.
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9. 8. Have fun but play safely
8. Have as much fun as possible, but play safely.
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10. 9. Expect unfinished business
9. Expect unfinished business. Not all can be done in one group session.
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11. Cluster group activity
Develop a written list of ground rules
Cluster Group Activity: Development of Ground Rules.
Break into the various Colored-cluster groups again and develop a written list of ground rules on a poster or placard, which needs to be posted at the site of each Colored-cluster group meeting.
(this is to allow adult and youth facilitators to be able to practice doing this when they conduct the Friendship Group session during the Youth Alive conference from Wednesday to Sabbath.)
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12. Friendship Group development
Session 5: 3 Hours
Session 5: 3 hours
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13. Goal: To facilitate group bonding, gain confidence
Needs: Tennis ball, feelings cube, power point slides, Youth Alive Participants’ Manual
Goal: To learn practical techniques on facilitating group bonding and working together, and gain increased confidence in taking personal risks as leaders
Needs: 1. A small ball such as a tennis ball or foam ball
2. Supplies for active group games during “movement interludes”, including Feelings cubes (one per Colored-cluster group).
3. Power point slides
4. Youth Alive Participants’ Manual
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14. Friendship Group (FG) goals
Facilitate spiritual growth/development
Learn the names of FG members
Set FG ground rules that group has ownership and commitment to them
Create a safe place for friendship
Help everyone participate
Discuss what participants are learning
Offer opportunity to discuss issues and personal concerns
Build connection/teamwork
Friendship Group (FG) goals
Facilitate spiritual growth/development
Learn the names of FG members
Set FG ground rules that group has ownership and commitment to them
Create a safe place for friendship
Help everyone participate
Discuss what participants are learning
Offer opportunity to discuss issues and personal concerns
Build connection/teamwork
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15. What are Friendship Groups?
Most important activity in the program of Youth Alive
Small group, gathering frequently, giving time for adult and youth to relax and be connected with one another
Friendship Groups are the most important activity in the program of Youth Alive.
This is a small group, gathering frequently, giving time for adults and youth to relax and be connected with one another. Some youth come from unhappy backgrounds, thus the Friendship Group especially in a local Youth Alive club, can truly become a good and positive peer support for them. It is a place where the participants get connected with one another.
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