{"id":128,"date":"2023-05-11T19:19:56","date_gmt":"2023-05-11T23:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/strengthinunity\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=128"},"modified":"2023-09-26T23:31:39","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T03:31:39","slug":"general-instructions-for-facilitators","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.library.torontomu.ca\/strengthinunity\/chapter\/general-instructions-for-facilitators\/","title":{"raw":"General Instructions for Facilitators","rendered":"General Instructions for Facilitators"},"content":{"raw":"<ul>\r\n \t<li>While adhering to the protocol, the facilitators at the same time need to uphold and model ACT principles when delivering to the group:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Being compassionate<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Model acceptance and willingness<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Being open to participants\u2019 experience<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Apply techniques in a flexible manner<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In leading typical ACT experiential exercises:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">give a preamble and context to orient participants<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">lead the exercise while closely observing participants\u2019 reactions and level of participation<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">facilitate reflection:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">draw from participants their actual experience and sharing<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">there are no \u201cwrong\u201d experiences \u2013 even when a participant draws an opposite conclusion to what the intent of the exercise is; in this case, depending on the situation, find out more about the experience or thank the participant for sharing; sometimes gentle questions may help participants gain additional perspectives including the intent of the exercise; inviting others\u2019 experience will often help<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">bring out important points of each exercise \u2013 highlighting participants\u2019 shared experiences<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">try to connect the experience with previous exercises, concepts, or participants\u2019 shared stories where relevant<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">Summarize discussion.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">After each exercise, give out a corresponding ACT Exercise Card \u2013 templates can be found in Appendix 4 after all the activities templates. 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