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Description
Objective: This exercise, and others, may result in a more compassionate, empathetic, and kindhearted environment at camp through the use of language that is nonviolent.
Staff may become:
* Aware of the impact of violent language of self and others
* Conscious of language currently used in the camp environment
* Motivated to replace violent sounding words and phrases with compassionate language
* Prompted to transfer their language skills to life outside of camp
Year-Round Staff Exercise--Part One
Begin at the Top
As Mahatma Gandhi said, "You must be the change you wish to see."
1. At a midwinter staff meeting, read the article above with year-round staff and invite them to participate in an experiment for a week.
2. Have copies of... |
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