Activity 4.1.2 A Turning Point

Purpose

To facilitate positive thinking To practise communication skills and develop confidence in public speaking

Materials

Poster board, tape or glue, magazine pictures, coloured markers

Time

1–2 hrs

Method

1. Instruct participants to recall a time in their lives that signified a turning point for them. Explain that a turning point in one’s life is usually an event that causes them to think about things differently, or to make a positive change in a less than perfect situation. This could be anything from moving to a new country to the death of a friend, a divorce, going back to school, etc. Anything or anyone that helped make a change or acted as a catalyst in their lives, or changed the way they thought about life could be a turning point.
2. Have them draw a facsimile of their turning point event on the poster board, or cut out magazine pictures that remind them of the event or person in a positive way. Participants should make small notations around the pictures to describe how these act as a positive reminder.
3. When the project is complete, ask participants to make a presentation to talk about their turning points.
4. Facilitators should give participants approximately 10 minutes for their presentations.