Module 6 Mastery: Rites of Passage Day 2


Overview Time
Purpose Learning Objectives
Major Sections Equipment, Materials, and Supplies
Room Requirements Predelivery Preparation
Transparencies Handouts
Trainer Resources Trainer Outline

Overview

 This module provides a format for transformation by examining a death and rebirth cycle, which transfers collective renewal with vision and new direction.

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Time

 Approximately 50 minutes

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Purpose

 To examine one's personal vision prior to a collective community vision, which is impacted by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuses.

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Learning Objectives

 Participants will be able to:
  1. Describe how a death and rebirth story relates to hope, renewal, and personal metamorphosis.
  2. Emulate cultural ceremonies and rituals to assist individuals in attaining a renewed sense of hope and framework for personal development.
  3. Recognize that a clear vision provides a foundation for success; i.e., personal healing, crossing rites of passage,etc.


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Major Sections

I.Storytelling: Death and Rebirth Story, i.e., The Widow as Butterfly (10 minutes)
II.Guided Visualization/Imagery for Rite of Passage (20 minutes)
III.Diads: Discussion about Renewal and Rebirth from Trauma (10 minutes)
IV.Closure(10 minutes)


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Equipment, Materials, and Supplies

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Room Requirements

 Room big enough to accommodate rounds of 5­6 and teams of 10­12

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Predelivery Preparation

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Transparencies

T-6.0:Module 6 Purpose and Learning Objectives
T-6.1:Widow as Butterfly


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Handouts

HO-6.1:The Widow as Butterfly Story
HO-6.2:Why Mosquitoes Bite Story
HO-6.3:A Changer Story


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Trainer Resources
TR-6.1:The Widow as Butterfly Story
TR-6.2:Visualizations - First Voice
TR-6.3:Visualization - Second Voice
TR-6.4:Why Mosquitoes Bite Story
TR-6.5:A Changer Story
  • Optional rebirth stories
  • Options for visualization exercise


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Trainer Outline

I. Storytelling (10 minutes)

T-6.0: Module 6 Purpose and Learning Objectives

HO-6.1: Widow as Butterfly Story

TR-6.1: Widow as Butterfly Story

T-6.1: Widow as Butterfly Transparency

A.Instruction

1.The facilitator reads or recites from memory the story,"The Widow as Butterfly." Visual aids such as overheads or posters can be used during the story- telling.

II. Guided Visualization (20 minutes)

Note To Trainer: The Break before Module 6 should be a time for the Trainers to "huddle" and decide how they will follow the Guided Visualization. Depending upon the group, the trainers can use the DIAD process, a SONG process or some other way to transition out of the restful, sleepy feeling which will occur during the guided visualization.

TR-6.2: Visualization First Voice

TR-6.3: Visualization Second Voice

A. Instruction

  1. Two facilitators are needed, one primary and one secondary voice, for the "Double Induction Visualization."
  2. The group is asked to be seated in a circle and to get comfortable.
  3. The group is asked to close their eyes and relax.
  4. Soft music (Indian flute) is played for meditation.
  5. Scripts are provided for both primary and secondary voices in this visualization exercise. Once you have the flavor of the script, you can ad­lib to keep the group moving into thoughts of safety, youthful learning, and renewal. Avoid mention of specific ages or years for them to think about, as childhood traumas could be the focus of any particular year. Rather, ask them to recall a safe place or safe time.
    1. It is suggested the primary voice also use a hand drum to simulate the heart beat along with the visualization. If this is too difficult, find a third facilitator to assist with the drum.

B. Processing

Upon completion of the visualization, affirm to the group that you want them to talk about how it felt to go back in their hearts and minds to find that safe place or place of renewal. Move into diad exercise.

III. Exercises (10 minutes)

A. Instruction

  1. Facilitator, in consultation with the training team prior to beginning Module 6 will bring the group back into reality, gently and speaking softly utilizing one of the following options:

B. Options:

  1. DIAD: Ask the group to break out into groups of two and to discuss with each other the following questions.
  2. SONG: One of the trainers or participants will sing a Native song to bring the participants back into focus with the full group. After the song is completed the facilitator will take only a few responses from the group to the same questions listed above.

IV. Closure (10 minutes)

A. Instruction

  1. Facilitator summarizes the day, looks at tomorrow, looks at "Wishes and Pluses" about the day.
  2. Closing song or prayer, optional.


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