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Feeling Good

A handbook to help you run a workshop about emotional well-being.

Pembrokeshire People First Incorporating Pembrokeshire Advocacy

This handbook was funded by the Big Lottery Fund; it was written by members of Pembrokeshire People First and published by Learning Disability Wales. Learning Disability Wales 41 Lambourne Crescent Cardiff Business Park Llanishen Cardiff CF14 5GG 029 2068 1160 www.ldw.org.uk

Pembrokeshire People First Portcullis House Old Hakin Road Merlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridge Haverfordwest Pembs SA61 1XE 01437 769135 www.pembrokeshirepeople1st.org.uk

January 2016

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Contents Background ............................................................................................................. 4 Introduction to the Handbook ........................................................................... 5 What is Emotional Well-Being? ......................................................................... 5 About the workshop ............................................................................................. 6 Running the workshop ......................................................................................... 7 Workshop instructions – detailed................................................................... 11 Workshop instructions – Words only ............................................................. 24 Extra games......................................................................................................... 28 Flipchart “What is Emotional Well-Being?” ................................................. 31 Image Theatre .................................................................................................... 33 Role Play Scenario and Notes .......................................................................... 34 Other activities you could include in the workshop ................................... 41 How are you feeling today? ............................................................................. 43 Registration Form ............................................................................................... 44 Training Evaluation ............................................................................................ 45 Workshop Outline .............................................................................................. 46

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Background In 2014 the Welsh Government passed the Social Care and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. This major piece of legislation changes the way Social Care is provided in Wales an puts and emphasis on well-being. In 2015 Learning Disability Wales ran a 2 day conference on the theme of well-being called Heart and Soul. With funding from the Big Lotteyr Fund, Learning Disability Wales and Pembrokeshire People First devised a workshop to help people with a learning disability develop their understanding and awareness of emotional well-being. This workshop was facilitated at Heart and Soul on 5th November 2015. This handbook was produced to help other groups run similar workshops for their own audience at a time and place to suit them.

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Introduction to the Handbook This handbook will help you:  Understand what “Emotional Well-Being” is  How to lead a workshop to help others understand emotional well-being. What is Emotional Well-Being?  We all want to feel “well” and that can mean different things.  To feel well in our bodies, or physically, we have to eat well and do exercise to keep fit.  To feel well in our minds, or emotionally, we have to know:  What feelings we are experiencing  Why we are feeling them  What happens to us when we feel them  What to do to help change difficult feelings

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About the workshop This handbook will help you prepare for and run a workshop to help people understand emotional well-being. The pack contains instruction on how to prepare for and facilitate the workshop.

What will you need? 1. You need at least 3 people to run this workshop, even better with 4 2. Time to prepare for the workshop and practice 3. Flip chart paper and pens 4. Good sized room with wheelchair accessibility, accessible toilets and ideally a kitchen (not essential) 5. Space to be able to have a circle of chairs for everyone in the workshop. 6. Registration form to get names and contact information 7. Evaluation forms for the end 8. Pens 9. Tea, Coffee and biscuits! (Fruit too!) How long will the workshop last? This workshop will last between1 to1 Â˝ hours. It can be longer if you include more drama and exercises.

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Running the workshop Getting ready to run the workshop On page 11 you will find detailed instruction to help you get ready and prepare to run the workshop. There are simpler notes on page 24 to use when you are sure of what you are doing.

It is important that everyone running the workshop knows what they are doing and has practiced.  Meet as a group and look through the instructions on how to run the workshop.  Decide who is going to facilitate the different sections.  Work together to practice all the sections of the workshop.  Make sure you practice enough until you are all comfortable doing your own part.

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The weeks before the workshop  Check workshop venue for space, accessibility, kitchen and toilet facilities.  Get together with all the people leading the workshop before for a practice.  Decide who will lead each bit. You may just have 1 leader with the others supporting with the role play bits. You may take it in turns to run each bit.  Practice the games included so you know how they work.  Practice the role play – decide who is playing each part.

The day before or on the day  Have a flipchart and pens to take. Write a flipchart like the Flipchart “What is Emotional Well-Being?” at the back of the handbook (page 31).  Buy teas, coffees, milk, sugar, biscuits, fruit etc. if you need to take them with you. Check the venue has cups, kettle, and glasses. If not, you might have to take cold drinks and plastic cups.  Check directions to the venue and how you will get in. Do you need to pick up a key or meet someone there to open up?  Copy the registration and evaluations forms at the back of the handbook (pages 44 and 45), or do your own one.

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Set up at workshop venue When you get to the venue, you will need to:  Put chairs in a circle. Make sure there is space for people and wheelchairs to get in the room and around the circle easily.  Set up drinks and snacks. It is important for people to feel welcome and relaxed and offering them a drink and snack when they arrive is a good way to do this.  Set up flipchart and pens near to the circle.  Set up the registration form on a table near to the entrance. Workshop Welcome  Welcome people as they come in by going to greet them with a smile and a few words such as “Hello, my name is………. What’s yours?” “Have you had a good journey to get here?”  Ask them to sign in using the register  Give everyone a copy of the workshop outline (page 46)  Tell them where the toilets are and where they can hang their coats  Offer them a drink and a snack  Ask them to take a seat in the circle when they are ready  Some people (often support workers) may not want to join in the circle. It is important though that everyone in the room joins in, otherwise people can feel uncomfortable as it can feel like they are being “watched”. Our motto is “if you’re in the room, you’re in the circle”!

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What to do if someone gets upset in a workshop Sometimes exploring feelings can mean people can get upset. It is perfectly OK for someone to feel sad or be upset when they share a difficult experience. It can be a bit scary for you as a leader about what to do. Often just thanking them for sharing their experience, offering them some water and a tissue will be enough. For lots of people they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have people to talk to about difficult experiences and so it will be important they feel heard and cared for in this way. If someone continues to be very upset you may need extra help. You will need someone who is able to offer support outside the room. YOU SHOULD NOT DO THIS ALONE. Ideally, there will be a support worker, or another member of the group who can go with you and the upset person somewhere outside.

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Workshop instructions – detailed Outline 1. Introduction Circle (5 – 10 Minutes) 2. Icebreaker Game (10 Minutes) 3. What is Emotional WelBeing? – Group discussion with Flipchart (10 Minutes) 4. Looking at Feelings – Image Theatre (10 – 15 Minutes) 5. Role Play (20 Minutes) 6. End Circle (5 – 10 Minutes) 7. Evaluation (5 Minutes)

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1. Introduction Circle - (5-10 minutes) This is a short exercise to get to know people and start them thinking about their own well-being.

Action for Workshop Leaders 1. Invite everyone to take a seat in the circle of chairs. 2. One of you will introduce the workshop and the introduction circle with words like this below.

Words “Welcome to our workshop on Emotional Well-Being. This is a workshop about how we feel. Firstly we will start with a name circle to get to know each other. Can you tell us your name and how you are feeling on a scale of 1 to 10? 1 would mean you feel terrible, you wish you hadn’t got out of bed! 10 is your best day ever! You might feel somewhere in between. How you feel is up to you and we won’t comment on whatever number it is. Can you also tell us something that makes you feel good? It is perfectly OK not to say anything, but do try and tell us your name. When we are having the circle, it is really important that if someone is speaking, we all listen and give them our full attention and respect. Also, if it is your turn to speak, please keep your answer short so we can get round everyone.”

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Notes The introductory circle is useful for the leaders for the following reasons:  Helps you to learn people’s names.  Helps people to take part and speak early on, which will encourage them to hopefully join in more.  Helps you to get an idea of how they are feeling. You don’t need to comment on someone who feels a low number, or a high number, let them be the number they are without feeling any pressure.  Gives you some information you can talk about later about what makes them feel good.  Try not to comment on what people say as you will lose time and focus. When someone has finished nod, smile, say thank you and look at the next person.  Be careful of people interrupting during the circle. You can say calmly and politely “excuse me; it is this person’s turn. Can we listen to them? Thank you.”  Be careful of people talking for too long in the circle. You can gently interrupt and say “Thank you, that’s really interesting but we haven’t got a lot of time. Shall we move onto the next person?”  If you have more than 25 people then just do a name and number, not the “what makes you feel good?” question as it will take too long.  Some people may not want to talk, or may just be able to say their name.

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2. Icebreaker Game – “Change Places!” (10 minutes)

Action for Workshop Leaders 1 leader to run the game. The group stays in the circle.

Words “We are going to play a quick game of what we call “Change Places”. I am going to turn my chair around and stand in the middle. My chair is no longer in the game. I want a chair and the only way I can get a chair is to say something that is true about me. If it is also true for you, you have to change places! Whilst you are all changing places I will try and get a chair, leaving someone new in the middle. So the rules are:  it has to be true for you if you are in the middle or changing places. For example you couldn’t say ‘Change places if you have black hair’ if you are blonde!  if you move, you can’t go back to your first seat or chair - move to the seat either side of you.”

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Notes 1. This is a brilliant game to get people moving about and joining in which will help for later with the role play. Sometimes people might feel shy or not know what to say in the middle so you can offer help by saying “It can be the colour of your hair, what food you like, what TV programme you like, your favourite hobby.” 2. Prepare some good sentences for the workshop leaders to use which will help people think about their feelings. Some good examples are a. Change places if sometimes you feel so sad you don’t want to get out of bed b. Change places if sometimes you pretend to feel happy even if you don’t c. Change places if sometimes you feel lonely d. Change places if you’ve ever felt really angry with someone and taken it out on somebody else e. Change places if sometimes you look in the mirror and you don’t like what you see All these questions help to keep the focus on emotional well-being and also show people that they are not on their own as most people will change places to the above questions. 3. It’s also good to have a few fun ones that will get everyone moving. a. Change places if you like chocolate b. Change places if you live in Wales c. Changes places if you’ve ever blamed a fart on the dog! 4. After a few good rounds of changing places decide when to stop the game. Turn the chair around that has been out of the game, meaning no one is left in the middle.

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Words at the end “So, after that game, put your hand up if it has changed how you are feeling.” (Wait and see responses). “Put your hand up if you are feeling more relaxed being here.” (Wait for responses). “Put your hand up if you found it difficult being in the middle.” (Wait for responses)”

Notes 1. Remember when you’re asking questions you and the other leaders should join in too. So if you find it a bit difficult being in the middle, put your hand up. It encourages people to join in and not worry about being the only one. 2. If you have someone in a wheelchair you need to leave gaps around the space for them to go to. 3. If you have someone who needs sign interpretation then count “1, 2, 3” after each “change places...” to give the signer time to translate. 4. Be ready to adapt games depending on who’s there. 5. Don’t worry if some people don’t join in. Remember they are still in the circle and getting something from the experience. 6. If you have time you can play other circle games to help people relax and get to know each other more. There are a few more at the end of the handbook.

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3. Introduction to Emotional Well-Being – Group Discussion with Flipchart (10 minutes)

Action for Workshop Leaders 2 leaders involved. Any others ready to get involved with the group. 1 of you will talk and another will be ready to write on the flipchart page that has “What is Emotional Well-Being?” written on it.

Words “Well let’s move on with the workshop now. We are looking at Emotional Well-Being. Can anyone tell me what that means to them?”

Notes 1. Write up people’s ideas on the flipchart. 2. If people are still feeling shy or don’t say enough, the facilitators can say things prepared from the sheet on “What is Emotional Wellbeing” on page 31.

Words at the end “So we’ve seen that emotional well-being is to do with feelings. Let’s move on to look at these more.”

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4. Looking at Feelings - Image Theatre (10-15 minutes) 1 facilitator will lead and 2 or 3 other people will show prepared Image Theatre (see page 33).

Words “We are going to show you some frozen images of people feeling different things. I want you to tell me what you see.”

Action for Workshop Leaders Show the Images of Happy, Sad, Anger, Surprise, Fear & Disgust. For each one ask people;  “What do you see?”  “What is it about the face and body language that makes you think they are feeling this way?”  “Why might they be feeling this?”  “Put your hand up if you ever felt like this?”  “What do you do to change feelings like this?” (for the difficult feelings)

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Notes 1. Don’t tell them what the Image is meant to be. Let them decide. 2. This part of the workshop is to get people to recognise feelings in body language and facial expressions. You can point out how much we can tell about someone without them even speaking. 3. Remember the facilitators should join in with the “hands up” questions and others if needed. 4. People might want to share their own difficult stories about feeling sad, angry, upset etc. This can be really helpful in explaining feelings further and helping the group feel closer. If someone gets very upset see notes at the back for “Taking Care of People”. 5. You can use just 4 emotions if you are short of time. Use Happy, Sad, Angry and Fear.

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5. Role play looking at feelings – 20 minutes 1 of you will lead this and the others will be involved with the drama.

Words “We are going to show you some real life drama now. I want you to think about how the different characters feel throughout”.

Action for Workshop Leaders Show the piece of drama either from the Role Play section at the back (see page 34), or one you have created yourselves. 1. Ask people after  What happened here?  Who is this person? (do this for each person in drama)  How were they both feeling at the beginning of the drama?  How are they both feeling now?  Have you ever had something like this happen to you?  Who do feel most sympathy for? (You decide who most people in the group feel sympathy for – you might have to ask for a show of hands.)

2. Following this vote, say “OK, so we have decided that “name of actor” is the one we feel the most sympathy for. How could it be different for them? Who has any ideas about what this character could do differently to get a different result?”

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3. When someone comes up with an idea ask them to come and give it a go. If they are happy to do this, you must say first “There are only 2 rules here. If you want to act out physical violence, you can, but it must not actually make contact with the actor and it must be done in slow motion!” 4. Ask everyone after the new role play:  “What was different?”  “Are they feeling different now?”  “Was this a better way?” (Sometimes their idea makes it worse. It’s also useful to see that too as it helps people understand more about what behaviour works well and what doesn’t.) 5. You are looking for someone who can get the Busy Actor to respond in a positive way, i.e. listen to what they have to say. If no one manages this, be ready with questions such as  “What behaviour from those around you helps you when you’re feeling tired or stressed?”  “When is the best time to ask one of your parents or partner something?” 6. Remember they can only change the behaviour Protagonist (this is the character that most people feel sympathy for - see page 3636). 7. When people come up with different solutions, ask them to come and give it a go. If someone is happy to do this, make sure they get a big clap and “well done” for being brave enough to do it 8. If no one is happy to get up, ask them to “direct” the actors to play it as they think 9. Always give everyone a big round of applause and a thank you when they have finished

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There are more notes on this in the Role Play section on page 34. 6. End Circle (5-10 minutes)

Action for Workshop Leaders Make the Circle again after the Role Play. 1 leader is needed.

Words “Thank you for coming to our workshop. We hope you have learnt a bit more about the different feelings we all have. Can we finish with a name circle please? So, as we did at the beginning, can you say your name, a number between 1 and 10 on how you’re feeling and something you do that helps you when you’re feeling sad, angry or upset. Please remember if it’s someone’s turn, just listen and let them speak. Thank you.”

Notes 1. A name circle helps to bring the group back together and finish it well. 2. It gives people a chance to share their ideas and hear others. 3. Be careful again about people not interrupting or going on too long.

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7. Evaluation

Action for Workshop Leaders Hand out an Evaluation Forms to everyone. You can use the form from the back of this Handbook (page 45) or use your own.

Words â&#x20AC;&#x153;Can I ask you to just spend a few minutes filling in the Evaluation Form. Thanks again.â&#x20AC;?

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Workshop instructions – Words only 1. Introduction Circle - (5-10 minutes)

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2. Icebreaker Game – “Change Places!” (10 minutes)

Words at the end “So, after that game, put your hands up if that has changed how you are feeling.” (Wait and see response.) ”Put your hands up if you are feeling more relaxed being here. ” (Wait for response.) ”Put your hands up if you found it difficult being in the middle. ” (Wait for response.)

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3. Introduction to Emotional Well-Being – Group Discussion with Flipchart (10 minutes)

Words “Well let’s move on with the workshop now. We are looking at Emotional Well-Being. Can anyone tell me what that means to them?”

Words at the end “So we’ve seen that emotional well-being is to do with feelings. Let’s move on to look at these more.”

4. Looking at Feelings - Image Theatre (10-15 minutes)

Words “We are going to show you some frozen images of people feeling different things. I want you to tell me what you see.”

5. Role play looking at feelings (20 minutes)

Words “We are going to show you some real life drama now. I want you to think about how the different characters feel throughout”.

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6. End Circle (5-10 minutes)

7. Evaluation

Words “Can I ask you to just spend a few minutes filling in the Evaluation Form. Thanks again.”

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Extra games There are lots of games that are good for Icebreakers and getting to know people. Here are a couple that are useful. Name 3 times This is a good game for getting to know everyone’s name. The game is played by everyone sitting on a chair in a circle. One person puts their chair to one side and stands in the centre of the circle.  As in the “Change Places” game described on page 14, there is someone in the middle who wants a chair.  They can only get a chair by saying someone else in the circle’s name 3 times BEFORE that person says their own name just once.  You can get sneaky by not looking at the person you are trying to catch out.

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Fruit or Vegetable 3 times The game is played by everyone sitting on a chair in a circle. One person puts their chair to one side and stands in the centre of the circle.  Each person gives themselves the name of a fruit or vegetable.  Someone is in the middle and wants a chair.  They get a chair by saying one of the fruit or vegetable 3 times BEFORE the person who is that fruit or vegetable says it just once.  If they win and swap places, they then “become” that fruit or vegetable.  It gets very confusing and is very funny.

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Zombies The game is played by everyone standing in a circle. One person then stands in the centre of the circle.  There is someone in the middle, trying to get a place in the circle.  They are a zombie (demonstrate a good “zombie” – arms out, dragging feet, scary face!)  They say someone’s name and start walking, arms out, towards that person like a zombie.  The person has to shout someone else’s name before the zombie reaches them.  If they shout a name before the zombie touches them, the zombie has to turn and walk towards the new name.  That person has to shout a name out to stop being touched. If people have difficulty moving, or are in a wheelchair it might not suit that group. Sometimes someone can get a bit stuck in the middle, so be ready to change them out.

There are lots of games. Have a look on the internet. Try searching for “Icebreaker Circle Games”.

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Flipchart “What is Emotional Well-Being?” Write “What is Emotional Well-Being?” at the top of the flipchart in clear, large writing.

What is Emotional Well‐Being?

Have the following ideas printed off so you can add to them if the group doesn’t mention them  Feeling happy  Having good friends and family  Feeling able to cope with everyday life

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 Knowing how to deal with anger, sadness, upset, fear  Having help when you need it  Being happy with your day to day life  Not feeling depressed, sad, angry, upset most of the time (you will probably feel these some of the time and that is normal) Maybe you can think of more before you do the workshop? Write them below

 _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________  _________________________________________________________

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Image Theatre  Image Theatre is using “frozen” images of people acting something out.  It can be really useful for getting group discussion going.  You are going to look at the feelings of Anger, Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Surprise and Disgust.  Decide which of you will be showing these different Images.  Talk with each other and practice what it looks like for each feeling by standing in front of each other and showing the feeling in your face and body.  Once you have decided what that feeling looks like, hold it still. Ideas about how to show the feeling 1. Happiness – smiling face, body relaxed, arms open, shoulders back. 2. Sadness – mouth turned down, eyes looking down, body slumped. 3. Angry – eyes narrow, nose snarls, mouth curls up, teeth show, body looks like it’s coming forward, fists are clenched. 4. Fear – eyes are wide and frightened looking, body moving away, one shoulder moves a bit in front of the face. 5. Surprise – this can look like fear. Eyes are wide, body moving back, but it is more open. 6. Disgust – think of something that makes you go “Yuck”! Nose wrinkles up, body turns away.

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Role Play Scenario and Notes Busy Mum/Dad/Support Worker/Partner (decide on the best character to suit your group) For this role play you will need 2 actors  1 “Busy” Actor to play Mum/Dad/SW/Partner  1 “Excited” Actor James/Jemma to play son/daughter/client/partner Scene 1 – In the home Set up a table and chair, with a newspaper/something to read. The “Busy” Actor is coming in from work. Lots of sighing, looking tired and stressed. They look at their watch and say “James/Jemma won’t be back for another half an hour. Just time to have a quick break. What a day!” They sit down at the table and pick up the paper, sighing. Scene 2 James/Jemma arrives home. James/Jemma bursts into the scene, very excited and happy. They are talking loudly and quickly: “Mum, mum (or whoever it is), I’ve got to tell you something, let me show you this award I’ve been given.” James/Jemma should act very excited and get in the “Busy” actor’s space.

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The “Busy” Actor leans back, looking shocked and annoyed. They hold their hand up and firmly say: “Hang on a minute. I’ve had a really busy day. I just need a moment. Can you just give me 5 minutes?” James/Jemma continues, very excited and says “No, no, I NEED to tell you now – it’s SO exciting. Please, please I can’t wait.” “Busy” Actor starts to look angry and shouts. “NO, I will not listen. I’ve asked you for 5 minutes. Now go away until I’m ready.” “Busy” Actor then returns to looking at their paper, angry faced. James/Jemma look completely rejected, shoulders slump, face sad. He/she then says in sad way: “You never have any time for me.” James/Jemma walks off. STOP DRAMA

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Notes for leader This role is an exciting one, but it can be difficult because you don’t know what people are going to suggest! It is best suited to someone who finds it OK to “think on their feet”. Ask the following questions:  What happened here? This is important to check everyone has understood and to hear what their reaction is.  Who is this person? Do this for each person in drama.  How were they both feeling at the beginning of the drama?  How are they both feeling now?  Have you ever had an argument like this with someone? People might want to share their experiences. This is good, as they have connected with the drama and it will help them understand their own feelings more.  Who do you feel most sympathy for? This is how you decide which character is the Protagonist or the most important role. It will be this person, decided by the group, who you will then be able to try and change the behaviour of. The other people in the drama can’t be changed. Usually when you plan a drama, it is quite obvious who the protagonist is. However, every group is different. If you get a group that has lots of parents or support workers in, they may feel more sympathy for the Busy actor.  How could it be different for this character? Following this last question, if anyone has an idea, you ask them. “Would you like to show us?”

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 Some people will feel really shy and may need some encouragement, but be careful not to push it too much. Often a gentle “Go on!” can be enough to get someone to come and try their idea.  If they say “No” a second time, ask them if they would like the actors to try their idea.  Ask everyone after the new role play:  What was different?  Are they feeling different now?  Was this a better way? (Sometimes their idea makes it worse. It’s also useful to see that too as it helps people understand more about what behaviour works well and what doesn’t.)  You are looking for someone who can get the Busy Actor to respond in a positive way, i.e. listen to what they have to say. If no one manages this, be ready with questions such as  What behaviour from those around you helps you when you’re feeling tired or stressed?  When is the best time to ask your mum/partner something?

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Notes for the Actor or Actors who are not the protagonist When people from the group come and try out their idea for how things could be different, you have to try hard to imagine you are the character you are playing. If you are the “Busy Actor”, you are very stressed, too busy. In your life the protagonist often interrupts you, so you’re already expecting to have your precious time taken away, so you are already feeling annoyed. Ask yourself “How would they react?” to:  Someone shouting more at them.  Someone trying to persuade them still in the same way the original actor did.  Someone being thoughtful, maybe offering them a cup of tea or saying, “yes ok, I’ll come back in 5 minutes”. It is important you react to people trying out their ideas in a “real” way. Sometimes, when you see someone has been brave enough to get up and act, it can be tempting to react positively to them, no matter what they do. It is important though to be real. If they shout at you, or try to hit you, what would this character really do? It is a good idea to practice different responses with each other before the workshop.

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Other Role Plays You can come up with your own dramas. What is important is that they are true stories. You don’t have to use real names or exact stories from someone but you can use your experiences to make up a piece of drama. If you know who is coming to the workshop, you can make a piece up that would be important to them. Ideas for dramas that explore feelings include:  Relationships  liking someone who doesn’t like you back  liking someone but feeling too shy to ask them out  falling out with a boyfriend/girlfriend/partner/friend  falling out with a parent or close family member  Life Experiences  Being very unwell, in a hospital, not knowing or understanding what is going on  Somebody close to you dying  Losing a job  Not getting a job after preparing really hard  Not being able to find a job you can do  Suffering depression  Other mental health issues  Not understanding benefit forms

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Try to make a piece of drama that:  has a real problem in it  where there could be solutions found to help them in someway  where you could “signpost” if you needed to e.g. refer to an advocate  where you look at what the difficult feelings are and how to deal with them

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Other activities you could include in the workshop Changing feelings Work in small groups of 2 or 3 people to think of a list of ways to help change difficult feelings to positive ones. Examples could include:  Going for a walk  Talking to friends or family  Listening to music  Having a bath  Taking some time out  Asking for help from a professional, such as an advocate, doctor, support worker This exercise could be made more specific by looking at individual feelings, such as: What would you do if you were feeling…………?  Angry  Scared  Lonely  Sad  Guilty  Confused

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Discussing feelings Using the handout below, in small group of 2 or 3 people:  Choose 1 difficult emotion and 1 positive emotion each  Think of times you have felt like this  Share this if you feel OK to with your group  What did you do to change the difficult feeling?  Share in the whole group  You could ask people to come up with a small piece of drama around one of the difficult feelings. This could be shown to the group and the group think of solutions.

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How are you feeling today?

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Registration Form Name

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Organisation

Contact details

Training Evaluation Please could you spend a few moments filling in this form?

1. Was the training what you thought it would be?

YES

2. Did you find it useful?

YES

3. How would you rate this training? Please circle the number of your choice. Very Good

Good

O.K.

Poor

Bad

4. Is there anything else you would like to say about this workshop?

Thank You!

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Workshop Outline Feeling Good A workshop about emotional well-being

1. Introductions

(5 – 10 Minutes)

2. Icebreaker

(10 Minutes)

3. What is Emotional Well-Being?

(10 Minutes)

4. Looking at Feelings

(10 – 15 Minutes)

5. Role Play

(20 Minutes)

6. End Circle

(5 – 10 Minutes)

7. Evaluation

(5 Minutes)

Feeling Good

Pembrokeshire People First Portcullis House Old Hakin Road Merlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bridge Haverfordwest Pembs SA61 1XE 01437 769135 www.pembrokeshirepeople1st.org.uk

January 2016