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Workshop Guidelines
As used by CCLOW in an Isolating the
Barriers Workshop for staff at Pine Grove Correctional Centre
The following are basic guidelines to develop and maintain a
learning atmosphere of safety and trust.
- You may experience this workshop in a variety of ways. You
may feel angry, sad, panicky, bored, pain, or nothing at all. Whatever you feel
is okay. It's okay to cry, be angry, to laugh, to swear or to ask for a hug. We
ask that you respect what others are experiencing and not pass judgement. There
is not a wrong way to feel.
- We ask that you respect the confidentiality of others. If
you wish to later discuss something someone has shared, please discuss it with
the person who shared that information, rather than discussing it with other
workshop participants.
- Please do not "cross-talk" by interrupting someone who is
sharing information. Please do not provide verbal feedback or advice unless it
is requested. If you would like verbal feedback about something you have said,
please feel free to ask for it.
- No touching unless it is requested.
- You are not required to share information, opinions, or
feelings unless you wish to. If you are asked to contribute and do not feel
comfortable, please say so. Please do not feel you need to explain yourself.
- To respect others attending this workshop, please arrive on
time following breaks.
- During the day, periodically check out how you are feeling
and ask yourself what you need. If you need to talk with someone, the safe
worker is available throughout the day. If you need some time out by yourself
or need to leave, please let the safe worker know your plans. We need to know
that everyone is okay.
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