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APPENDIX

GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDEA FIVE-SESSION PROGRAM

OVERVIEW

Purpose:

To aid participants in finding a better balance in their lives by helping them make the transition to a less work-focused lifestyle.

Format

This is a suggested format for five 2-hour group discussions. When ten or more participants are involved, it is recommended that participants break into groups of approximately six persons. Group discussions can then be more productive. The number of sessions and their duration can easily be modified to accommodate the participants’ schedules and needs.

Basically, the format of each meeting consists of the following steps:

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  1. Reading designated sections of the book (participants take turns reading aloud and others follow along ...

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