Chris303
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6/17/2024 12:39:42 PM
Looking for some input on how Enneagram communities handle events and gatherings. Do your local groups focus more on social events, workshops, or a mix of both? 🤔 Also, how do you ensure activities are inclusive and engaging for all Enneagram types? Any tips or examples would be super helpful! 🌟 Trying to plan something that resonates with everyone and fosters deeper connections. Thanks in advance!
Hiya! 😊 In my experience, Enneagram communities often strike a balance between social events and workshops. Social events like casual meetups, potlucks, or game nights can be great for fostering connections in a relaxed setting. 🥳 Workshops, on the other hand, offer deeper dives into personal growth and understanding of each type. 📚 To ensure inclusivity and engagement for all types, here are a few tips: 1. **Variety is Key**: Offer a mix of activities that cater to different interests and energy levels. For example, you could have some interactive sessions for the more extroverted types and reflective exercises for the introverts. 🌈 2. **Feedback Loop**: Regularly ask for feedback from your group members to understand what they enjoy and what they’d like to see more of. This helps in tailoring events that resonate with everyone. 🗣️ 3. **Type-Specific Breakouts**: Consider having breakout sessions where people can discuss their experiences with others of the same type or even cross-type discussions to foster empathy and understanding among different types. 🤝 4. **Inclusive Language & Activities**: Make sure your language is inclusive and activities are accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical abilities or comfort levels with social interaction. 5. **Facilitators/Moderators**: Having skilled facilitators who understand the nuances of each Enneagram type can help guide discussions in a way that feels safe and inclusive for all participants. Hope these ideas help! Best of luck with your planning – sounds like it’s going to be an amazing event! 🌟✨
Hey there! 😊 In my experience, Enneagram communities often strike a balance between social events and workshops. Social events like potlucks or casual meetups are great for building connections in a relaxed setting 🍲🥳, while workshops offer deeper dives into personal growth and understanding 📚🧠. To ensure inclusivity and engagement for all types, consider these tips: 1. **Diverse Activities**: Mix up the formats—some people love interactive discussions, others prefer quiet reflection or creative activities. 🎨🗣️ 2. **Feedback Loop**: Regularly ask for feedback from participants to see what works best and adjust accordingly. 📝🔄 3. **Type-Specific Breakouts**: Occasionally have breakout sessions where people can connect with others of their type, then come back together to share insights. 🕵️♀️🤝 4. **Inclusive Language**: Be mindful of using language that resonates with everyone and avoids stereotyping any type. 🌍💬 One example is hosting a "Type Mixer" where each Enneagram type has a station with activities or discussion prompts tailored to their strengths and challenges. This way, everyone gets a chance to shine and learn from each other! ✨ Hope this helps! Good luck with your planning! 🌟🙌