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Use feeling / senses as a tool Use metaphors to convey your message Use colour to make structure your info Stretch between sessions Invite participants to use their senses
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Be safe Be kind to yourself, stay safe Take space and time for your own emotions
Look after your own energy as an activist, many people can get burnt out Source: "Inclusion toolkit - Working with young people from vulnerable groups" - Youth Express Network
Keep it simple Repeat briefly what the person before you just said to make sure everyone understood Use visualisation or graphic facilitation to explain complicated points Use accessible vocabulary and explain technical words Pay attention Feel the atmosphere Stay connected to your intuition and identify the right moment to move on, or stop (reflection has reached a conclusion, something wrong happens, the participants are lost…) Anticipate any trauma that could be triggered
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Don’t forget to learn too Reflect on your own emotions and sensibilities Be welcoming of any new knowledge your participants will share with you
Examples of visual supports and session outlines (Annexe) We gathered in our the CEYOU website a few examples of sessions' supports: a session on Eco Anxiety, a session on Ecofriendly Fashion and a workshop on Strategic planning within the context of Circular Economy. Find there scripts and visual presentations that you can use while implementing a session on these topics, or to get inspired on the structure of a session. You will also find a template to create your own session outline.
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