Workshop

This workshop is a “Share and Response” Meet. OMAT Members will have the opportunity to volunteer to speak for a few minutes on a topic they’d like to share. The share could be about any topic ranging from a challenge they’re facing, a project they’re excited or nervous about, an argument they’re struggling with, etc.     

When the “topic share” is done, others will have a chance to speak with a “response share” from their perspective.

Everyone who shares must follow the basic rules of this workshop that are set in place to create a safe space for people to share their experiences. 

• We only speak from our perspective. It’s the only one we have.
• We don’t interrupt someone when it’s their turn to speak.
• We don’t give people advice.
• We don’t feel bad for people and we don’t try to fix anyone. 
• We don’t comment on how we feel about someone else or their share. Not even to give a compliment.
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To give some context, we don’t say “I’m sorry you went through that.” 

Instead, we can talk about our own relative experiences.

For example, if someone shared about having a tough time communicating with their children. You can talk about your own communication challenges that you’ve personally experienced.

The only direct comment you can make to another person in this workshop is “thank you for sharing”.