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Published in 1994 by UUA
Out of print |
Life Tapestry
An Exploration of Adult Life IssuesBy Marcia Bowen, Jeanne Nieuwejaar, and Richard Stower
- Theme and Description
- Offers adults an opportunity to explore and share insights on such issues as listening and communication, dreams and reality, aging, intimacy and independence, and spirituality in an open and supportive setting. Modeled on the popular curriculum for high school youth, Life Issues for Teenagers (LIFT), the program uses experiential activities, small-group work, guided meditation, and the arts to help adults learn about themselves and each other.
- Goals for Participants
- To reflect on their life journey;
To recognize and name their own feelings;
To become aware of patterns and passages in their lives;
To understand their present reality in the context of community;
To clarify values and aspirations for the future.
- Age Range
- Adult
- Size of Group
- 8 to 15 (12 ideal)
- Space Requirements
- A comfortable, softly lit, private room with access to space for food preparation and art activities
- Number and Length of Sessions
- 9-10, depending on the option chosen for the first session
Length: First session, 6 hours; subsequent sessions, 2 1/2 hours - Leader Training
- Co-leadership, preferably by a male and a female, is recommended. Facilitators should be well organized and comfortable with each other and the issues raised in the program. No special training is required beyond good group process skills
- Leader Preparation
- 1 1/2 to 3 hours per session
- Strengths
- Contains clear, well-scripted sessions.
Presents opportunities for building group trust and intimacy.
Includes a wide range of interactive and experiential activities.
Includes excellent participant handouts.
Has a strong worship component. - Limitations
- Many activities require a fairly large open space.
Facilitators should be experienced, with the ability to be supportive while maintaining clear boundaries. - Adaptability
- Can be adapted to a retreat setting.
With minor modification, sessions can be used as group-building exercises for congregational committees or other groups. - Unitarian Universalist Values
- Although not explicitly addressed, UU values are the foundation of the program. Many of the openings, closings, and resources are drawn from UU sources.
Reviewed on June 30, 2004
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