Brief round where each member of the group checks in, giving a short
update on what has been happening and whether there are any current issues for them.
The check in can also enable members to “leave their baggage” and
participate fully in the subsequent group process.
Finally it is also an opportunity in a few moments of silence to tune into both physical and inner state and become aware of these before the set starts.
A member who wishes to use time in the session presents their issue and the group then supports the member to explore, progress or resolve the issue.
Initially there may be a round of clarifying questions that will ensure all in the set have fully understood what the presenter had spoken about.
Members then ask the “presenter” open questions that will facilitate reflection, exploration and analysis of the issue, task or problem. The aim is to move the individuals thinking on
so that they are better able to resolve the issue to their satisfaction. It is important that it is recognised that no one is more expert than the presenter on their own
issue.
The individual who is “working” is not time limited (other then by the overall constraints of the session) and they will decide when they wish to stop working.
Each member gives the individual who has been “working or presenting” some feedback on the session, making any concluding remarks, using the round to acknowledge any issues that may have come up for them (including
issues that may have been obstacles in the way of assisting and supporting the
person “working”) and providing any summary thoughts for the individual to take
away.
The last person to speak is the person who has “worked”; they can use the time to briefly acknowledge the groups contributions, summarise the action they may take as a result of the session or they may chose not to add anything further to the closing round.