* What is the best thing and the worst thing about the holidays
for you?
* Why do so many people find Christmas difficult?
* How can you reduce expectations to spend excessively?
* What can you do about a disfunctional family?
* How can people who are grieving honour their loved ones?
* What are some ways you can create new and spiritually
nourishing traditions?
* What are some ways that you can connect with a loved one
in spirit during the holidays?
MEETING AGENDA (1 hour).
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SET UP- Aim for 15 mins ____________________________________
1. [2 minutes] WELCOME AND AGENDA REVIEW
- host welcomes and
explains purpose of AREI
2. [3 mins] Check in - Everyone says their name
and where they are calling from. A special welcome
to those zooming for the first time.
In a smaller group: My name is ______and I'm zooming
in from ______ and something nice I've already done today
is ________
3. [5 MINS] HOST
Introduces the topic...
Try to find someone who has endured difficult holiday seasons
in the past and has found ways to cope.
4. [2 mins] Host sets up group discussion (perhaps
share screen)
"We're now going to put you into groups (between 3-4
depending on numbers).
*We'd ike you to discuss the focus questions and at
the end of the discussion we'd like each group to nominate
one person to share your conclusions.
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GROUP DISCUSSION Aim for 35
minutes __________________________________
5. [20 MINS] Breakout room sharing and
discussion of the focus questions. At the end host issues
1 minute warning to bring people back to the group.
6. [15 MINS] Full
group discussion - Spokesperson from each group reports
back. Host directs
discussion to the focus questions.
Possibly share Susanne Wilson's video
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UNGATHERING
Aim for AIM 10 minutes
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7. (2 mins] Get everyone
to write in the chat window something different they plan
to do as a result of their discussion
8)
(1 MIN ) ) CLOSE Thank everyone and get
people to call out goodbye to someone they can name (like
the Waltons). Great fun to record!!
Ask if anyone
wants to chat privately in a breakout room.
Invite group members to stay in the main room and chat if
that want.
Assign hosting rights to someone learning to host - good
chance to practice using break-out rooms.
WOULD
YOU LIKE TO HOST A LOCAL GROUP OR SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
ON ZOOM?
We can train you and help you with a support person in your
meeting.
Email wendy@victorzammit.com with details of your area of
interest and preferred times.
WOULD YOU BE AVAILABLE FOR
A GUEST SPOT AT A ZOOM MEETING? Email wendy@victorzammit.com
with details of your area of interest and preferred times.
