Inner weather report
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Card 20 of 52
Put it on the board and read it out. Nothing to prepare.
For a midwinter check-in, imagine the way you feel right now is a kind of weather, and find one word for it.
Your weather may be fog, drizzle, a storm or unexpected sunshine. There is no right forecast.
When I reach your row, you can offer your word, say "pass", or shake your head, and I will move on.
Listen to the range of weather in the room. We carry on together, with all of it present.
That’s the practice.
Listen for Students may repeat a word they have heard because it feels safer or because it fits. Both are fine.
The skill of holding space. Compassionately witnessing, accepting, and supporting people without judgement.
When have you felt truly held and accepted without judgement? How might offering that same acceptance change your classroom or relationships?
For a check-in, imagine that the way you feel right now is a kind of weather, and find one word for it.
Your weather may be fog, drizzle, a storm or unexpected sunshine, and there is no preferred forecast.
When it is your turn you can say your word, type it in the chat, say "pass" or stay quiet, and I will move on.
Listen to the range of weather in the group. We carry on together, with all of it present.
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 holding space. Compassionately witnessing, accepting, and supporting people without judgement.
When have you felt truly held and accepted without judgement? How might offering that same acceptance change your classroom or relationships?
The skill of holding space
Compassionately witnessing, accepting, and supporting people without judgement.
Try it yourself first
“Hold It, Fix Nothing” takes a few quiet minutes, just for you, before you teach it. Nothing you write in it is saved or sent.
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There is a full lesson on this skill, about 40 minutes.
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