SOLO STUDY GUIDE May 2008 - Kim and Jerry Brodey

E. A Follow-Up Workshop: The Stories We CarryNumber of participants: 30Duration: Half Day (with a short break)Space: An informal space to hold the participants in circle with chairs plus an additionalbreak-out roomMaterials: Paper, pencilsGOALSThis experiential workshop for boys and girls uses the performance, Solo: ABoy's Journey, as a jumping off point to explore gender roles, stereotypes andthe violence we live with. We want:1. To better understand the violence and stereotypes we live with.2. To connect to the importance of our own inner stories that we carry.3. To appreciate how we can learn and grow from our own positive and negative"initiations."WORKSHOP AGENDA• Welcome, Goals, Agenda• Opening circle question• Remembering Solo: A Review• Compassionate Listening• Walk the line: A look at our differences and similarities• Understanding Our Stereotypes from the groups we are part of• A Game/A Song• Caucuses: What we never again want people to say think or do toward our groupagain.• Getting Real: Sharing our own stories• Closing Circle questionF. Teacher Response FormPage 14