Building Trust
Action: Here are some simple trust building activities to use with your group.
Attention: Before attempting any of these activities be sure you are familiar with the rules of spotting.
Trust Building Activities:
Trust Lean
One person leans the other supports. As simple as it gets, but a great activity to use to teach proper spotting techniques.
Wind in the Willows
One person leans and several people support him/her. Still simple, but adds a group dynamic and requires greater attentiveness.
Trust Sit
Two people move to a sitting position on the ground while leaning back-to-back. Not too difficult, builds communication.
Group Sit
For larger groups. In a circle, the entire groups sits down on the knees of their neighbor. More complicated, simple to set up.
Gauntlet
Take a walk through the swinging arms of your team. Want it harder? Take a RUN through the swinging arms of your team!
(Warning: Do Not Attempt This Activity without building up to it with other Trust Building Activities)
Possible Debrief:
After any of these trust building activities you could conclude by reflecting how important it is to spot one another physically. Ask how people felt when they leaned into a spotter and felt their support. Then ask what it felt like to be responsible for supporting someone else. Then you could say, “As we move into our main session, I want you to remember what it felt like to be supported and to support one another. Though our main session does not involve much physical support it does require emotional support. You will be asked to share your honest opinion, and we want this to be an environment where you can trust that you will not be judged or criticized.”
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