Creative Resistance

But it also means being able to think, speak and act in a way that is not controlled or influenced by another person or group of people. [...] Participating in a creative activity stimulates the left side of a person’s brain and this can radically change how that person responds to the topic being explored. [...] It is also useful to take into account the home languages of participants. Language can be a huge barrier when it comes to both facilitating and participating in a workshop. Be mindful of how you may need to change your language. [...] Use this form to assess the context in which you will be working and to record the numbers of people who can assist if something goes wrong. [...] Examples of these types of activities have been listed in Chapter 8, and many more can be found online or in other resources. It is also important to establish ground rules at the start of every workshop. [...] All of the sessions in this manual include suggested discussion points. These have been formulated in a way that will challenge participants to interrogate their own ideas and assumptions. These questions are intended as a guide only and can be modified to suit the needs of your group. [...] All of the activities in this manual include a critiquing component that helps participants to grow and learn. [...] The group should practise this pattern a number of times until everyone is familiar with the order in which names are to be called. 3. [...] The group should practise the pattern a number of times until everyone is familiar with the order in which people are to move across the circle. 4. [...] Display the ‘contract’ in a visible position so that it can be referred to as needed.