August Sharing Circle Script Updates
Hello everyone!
In the last while, we have made several additions and changes to the Sharing Circle script. This post is to highlight those changes for both new and experienced hosts.
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What is Sharing Circle? - Explanation
Since Sharing Circle is open to all members, we often get visited by a lot of new members who might not know what Sharing Circle is and how it works. As a result, we have added a brief explanation at the top of the script that hosts can copy and paste into the room when members enter and are unsure what the room is for and how Sharing Circle works. Please see the explanation below:
“Sharing Circle is an hourly session where members can join a queue to get 5-7 minutes to share anything that’s on their mind. While that member is sharing, the rest of the room can send short supportive comments, but not ask questions or interrupt. If you want to know more, you can check out the guidelines here: https://tinyurl.com/SharingCircleGuidelines”
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New Ice-Breakers!
We have added a list of suggested ice-breakers at the bottom of the script that can be used if the queue is empty. These can be a great way to help people feel more comfortable joining the queue to share, or to pass the time between new additions to the queue. Feel free to make up your own ice-breaker too!
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Guideline Reminders
Similar to the purpose of the Sharing Circle Explanation, we have decided to copy and paste a few of the Sharing Circle guidelines between shares. This helps new members coming into the room have multiple opportunities to get to know what Sharing Circle is all about, and remind returning members of some of the important Sharing Circle guidelines. This should be pasted in between shares, ideally after responses to the previous share and before the next share is introduced.
As always, Sharing Circle is a work in progress! If you have any script suggestions or feedback about the new additions, you can reach out to @Gozzil or @AnnaTess.
Thank you and keep being awesome!
- The Sharing Circle Team
Thank for all your work in making the sharing circles smoother and more welcoming for everyone. These are some great updates and reminders! ❤️
Great job @AnnaTess and SC Team!
Cat
@AnnaTess Hi - could you consider making the Sharing Circle guidelines an internal link to a forum post, not to an arbitrary google document? I think 7cups content should be available on 7cups.
@cloudySummer
Hi Summer! This is a good point. I'll definitely bring it up with the team. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you, Anna! That would be awesome.
@AnnaTess
awesome happy to hear this. :)
great update <3
Thanks for sharing these updates :)