The Paradox of AIDS

The Paradox of AIDS

Seminar Rights and Responsibilities

Respect Confidentiality Honor Diversity

Be aware of unspoken communication

Respect the comfort levels of others

Anything can be said using inoffensive language

Honesty to the best of your ability

Be respectful of the class starting time if you are late enter with a minimal disruption

Share experiences in connection with readings relevant to the class occasional digressions are O.K. speak from the text and support with personal experiences

Keep up with the reading before seminar for the benefit of the group; be prepared; have the quotes or passages tagged ahead of the discussion

Express opinions, without personal attacks (don't be afraid of stepping on toes, there are no stupid comments or questions)

Try not to take varying opinions personally

Discuss issues without creating a situation of triangulation

Therapy and class are not to be confused with each other

Take ownership of what you say and feel with I statements .....I feel that .... What I thought I heard was.....

Be an active listener; give your undivided attention

When a decision is necessary, aim for a consensus

Respect each individualšs opinion and their right to have that opinion

No cross talk or side conversations

Pause between speaking

Work to keep a balance of communication; try new roles i.e. talkers talk less non talkers talk more

Make a valiant attempt not to interrupt each other

Have as much fun as possible



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