1. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part IIDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Small Group Discussion Guideline Purpose of small group discussion is to practice speaking English. Please use English when speaking in your group. Only one person speaks at a time. Respect person who is speaking. Listen attentively when a group member is speaking. No whispering with person next to you. Keep your attention focused on conversation in your group only. Do not interrupt/call out to individuals in other groups. Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu

2. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part IIDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Daily Practice: Compliments--Look for the good in others and take time to tell them about it. Remember to look for the good in YOU, too! Discussion Point: To give a compliment is a way to give praise. When we compliment someone, we are: Reinforcing a strength they know about themselves Brings to their attention a strength they haven’t seen in themselves yet In either situation, you are helping to build that person’s self- worth Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu

3. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part IIDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Written Exercise Review: Appreciation Note Cards Each student received an appreciation note card at the end of last week’s class, and were asked to Select one person Look for something good about that person to praise Write a note of appreciation and give it to them Small Group Discussion: 1) What was your experience giving a compliment to the person you selected? 2) In your opinion, did you reinforce a strength they knew about, or bring a strength to their attention Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu

4. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part IIDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Large Group Discussion: Is there anyone willing to share about their experience in today’s discussion groups? Thought to Remember: “Tomorrow’s plants are in today’s seeds.” -- Chinese Proverb Self Reflection/Journal Questions: Today, what “seeds” am I planting for my future with my thoughts, words and actions? Today, in what ways am I building up my self-confidence? Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu