16.5. Building Synergy

Now that the participants have experienced moving toward and away from other individuals, it is a good time to bring the entire group together. The next three exercises build a sense of connection between the members of the overall group. The facilitator should invite the group to participant in one or more, depending on how important it is for the particular group to continue to build connection and trust.

16.5.1. Exercise 7. Machine

This exercise can be used with a group of any size. It usually generates very optimistic feelings that translate into subsequent conversations and group work.

16.5.1.1. Instructions

One person starts a repetitive movement. The next person comes in and fits a new movement to the initial ...

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