Why Join A Circle
I love group circles. I like to hear people's stories, for me they create a deeper understanding and appreciation of human nature. Being involved in a circle there is potential for opening up greater understanding of others, for feeling heard, for deep connection and healing.
In a circle setting the stories and ways of being of others regardless of sex or sexual orientation can potentially trigger reactions in ourselves or others. Some level of reaction is great, it provides an opportunity to turn the lense back on oneself. To do this, to look back at ourselves' we need to feel safe.
Creating Safety in a Group
When you feel safe you are more likely to relax, to allow yourself to be present and to be authentic. Safety is created by a facilitator with input and agreement from all group members. Important points to consider in setting group guidelines for safety include:
confidentiality
what is said in the circle stays in the circle (an extension of confidentiality where group members agree not to discuss with each anything brought up in the circle outside of it)
Speaking from 'I'. That is speaking from your own experience only.
The option to share and the option to pass
Depending on your group, its make up, location and duration, you may wish to include other aspects to ensure a safe space is created.
Maintaining safety in a Group
It is one thing to create safe guidelines, the next step is to ensure that they are upheld. This may include: checking in with group members regularly; and picking up on use of language used (e.g. you instead of I).
Women only circles
Why women only circles? Sadly there are many women out there who have felt or been violated by a male. For some women, the sight of a man can bring tension and holding back. By offering circles for women only, a space that women, who may normally walk through the world on alert, can relax and feel free to be themselves.
Similarly there are many reasons why male only circles are beneficial.
go forth and circle
If you are looking for connection, growth, healing why not look for a circle.
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