Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 5 minutes plus discussion Goal: To examine conflict resolution Audience: Parents, Couples, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: To keep it from getting out-of-hand, keep this one short. Couples in particular can be very competitive. If you have two facilitators, you can demonstrate the activity before participants begin. Resources […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 5 minutes plus time for discussion Goal: To provide a communication building activity Audience: Couples, Parents, Children, Teens Special Considerations: This activity is especially powerful for couples. Co-facilitators can practice and complete this activity as a demonstration. Resources Needed: Two pieces of decorative ribbon, each about 24 inches […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 20 minutes Goal: To help participants learn to manage stress and worry in their life Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Singles Special Considerations: This activity can be discussed privately among couples/parents as they work on this as a team, or the activity can be done individually depending on the […]
Group Size: 10 to 30 Time Needed: 15 to 45 minutes; facilitator can decide how long; this activity can be stopped at anytime Goal: To help participants understand the universality of some dilemmas, and to help participants examine how their reactions may be part of the problem Audience: Parents, Children, Teens, Singles Special Considerations: None […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 10 to 15 minutes Goal: To illustrate the concept of synergy, that through working together we can achieve greater things when working alone Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Participants who feel uncomfortable drawing can pass on this activity; not everyone needs to be involved. Resources […]
Group Size: Any Time Needed: 5 minutes (discussion times vary) Goal: To discuss the challenges of change and the advantages of both preparing for change and experiencing change at your own pace Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Do this activity before you actually present it to your group to assure that the […]
Group Size: 10 to 50+ (must have a minimum of 10) Time Needed: 15 minutes Goal: To increase trust and risk-taking within the group while having fun Audience: Couples, Parents, Singles, Teens, Children Special Considerations: This activity may not be appropriate for people who have experienced trauma as the blindfolds may frighten them. If anyone […]
Group Size: Any Time Needed: 11 to 20 minutes Goal: Discuss self-esteem and resiliency Audience: Couples, Teens, Parents, Children, Singles Special Considerations: None Resources Needed: One inflated beach ball (works well with a large ball) Step-by-Step Instructions Toss the ball and, as the participants take turns catching it, they should say one thing they like […]
Group Size: 1 to 50+ Time Needed: 10 to 15 minutes Goal: To illustrate the need for two-way communication and to illustrate that people have different perceptions Audience: Couples, Parents, Singles, Teens, Children Special Considerations: None Resources Needed: One piece of paper for each participant Step-by-Step Instructions The facilitator gives each participant a sheet of […]
Group Size: Any Time Needed: 10 to 20 minutes Goal: Help participants understand attachment, bonding and how it occurs Audience: Couples, Parents, Teens, Children, Singles Special Considerations: Very powerful, could bring up painful memories. Do not use this activity in your class unless you have had formal training in counseling or a similar field. Resources […]