Circles

Circles

Circles are a great way to organize and facilitate a sharing circle. Invite participants to form a circle to begin. Introduce a topic for discussion. To start it could be something light like “My favourite summer activity is…” As participants become familiar with circles, more complex issues can be explored.

Facilitating a Circle

• • Use a talking piece

  • Everyone has the right to pass

  • The group must respect an individual’s right to pass

  • Accept all contributions in a respectful manner

  • It’s ok to repeat something that you heard earlier

  • Take your time

  • The talking piece may go around more than once