The term, looking back
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Card 13 of 52
Put it on the board and read it out. Nothing to prepare.
This is our last practice of the term. Take a breath and think back to the first time you walked into this room thirteen weeks ago.
Finish three sentences silently by naming something you came through, something that surprised you and something you are ready to leave here.
Let the difficult weeks belong in the reflection too. Getting through them counts alongside anything on a report.
If you would like to, offer the room one word from your reflection before we close the term together.
That’s the practice.
Listen for Students may share an achievement or something difficult. Treat neither as more revealing or more valuable.
The skill of reflection. Intentionally examining your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to gain self-awareness, insight, and wisdom.
What practices or experiences have helped you gain the most self-awareness and insight, both on your own and with others?
This is our last session together. Take a breath and think back to the first time this group met.
Finish three sentences silently: something you came through, something that surprised you and something you are ready to leave here.
Let the difficult weeks belong in the reflection too. Getting through them counts alongside anything you could put in a report.
If you would like to, offer the group one word from your reflection before we close.
That’s the practice.
Watch for anyone who goes very still, tearful or far away. Do not single them out. Offer a break, or speak to them quietly afterwards.
The skill of reflection. Intentionally examining your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to gain self-awareness, insight, and wisdom.
What practices or experiences have helped you gain the most self-awareness and insight, both on your own and with others?
The skill of reflection
Intentionally examining your thoughts, emotions, and experiences to gain self-awareness, insight, and wisdom.
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