Sensitivity

27May10

Sensitivity to the context

Sensitivity to the group

Sensitivity to the process

This has been something that has buzzing around my mind. What is our role going in, how do we support the group, how do we develop work in a safe and creative environment, and how can we challenge the group, ALL whilst being sensitive to their needs and the context within which we are working?

These are also some of the most exciting questions, challenging me as a facilitator to work with and for the group, also challenging me to consider what are our back-up plans, how can we connect with the group and how can we make something which both ourselves and the group are proud of? These are the reasons why I elected to do this module, for the challenges of the new context and also to try and see how I can make my practice relate to it.

It is scary going into this context, meeting a new group that I have tried to not make assumptions about, but you cannot help make assumptions about due to us going into a prison. We know that they have done something to be convicted, and we are aware of mental health issues being extremely high, but what to expect is something I am unsure of!