1. Ice Breakers

2. Ice Breakers Objectives
Define what ice breakers are
Effective times to use them
Safety
Student assignment

3. They can also be used as warm-ups and topic lead-ins.
What are Ice Breakers?
Ice breakers are used to help participants relax and ease into meetings or trainings.
They can also be used as warm-ups and topic lead-ins.

4. Why should I use Ice Breakers?
Help participants learn each others’ names
Learn personal/professional information
Share information and resources
Identify individual needs and goals
Surface resistance
Wake up people!
Builds relationships
Hands on learning

5. Effective use of Ice Breakers
Group members should never be forced to participate; encourage, not require.
Information that is disclosed during ice breakers must be kept confidential unless otherwise approved for sharing by group.
The group leader is the role model and should participate to reduce social inhibitions.

6. Effective use of Ice Breakers
Ice breakers are learning tools and not an end to itself.
Ice breakers do not have to have formal briefings (that’s you, rigid military people). Remember, you are working with civilians!
Participants should be encouraged to take risks but always keep safety in mind.

7. Complete risk assessment
Ice Breaker Safety
Complete risk assessment
Give examples of risks
Implement cultural competence and appropriate activities
What are potential problems you might encounter if you don't?

8. Ice Breaker Assignment
Research one ice breaker and be prepared to implement it during the Civil Operations Phase II course.

9. Ice Breaker Assignment Guidelines
Ice breaker must be developed for adults, High School or College students.
Your ice breaker will be used in the context of a coalition training (non-substance abuse related).
Ice breaker will be no longer than 10 minutes.
Upon completion, you will provide a debrief followed by an ice breaker objective synopsis.
Your peers and instructor will provide feedback.
Be prepared to identify risks.

10. Additional Resources

11. Closing
Questions?