Ralph and all, After opening space for a community of elders, some of whom could not begin to negotiate the floor, I began bringing a Styrofoam board that is slightly larger than the 1/4 sheet of flip chart paper. I keep it in a corner and only bring it out if needed. It is usually easy enough for the person who has come into the middle to hold while they remain standing and write their topic - this minimizes the tushies or creaky knees issue. Very occasionally, for those who feel they can't make it to the middle at all, we pass the board, paper and marker to them in their seat.
Christine Christine Whitney Sanchez Triune Milagro, LTD 480.759.0262 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.triunemilagro.com <http://www.triunemilagro.com> Invoking the wisdom and capacity of the human spirit! -----Original Message----- From: OSLIST [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Ralph Copleman Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2004 7:47 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Tushies and tables Hi, The participant who was afraid to bend over because she might reveal too much of her rear end doesn't that make anyone besides me a little crazy? Of course, I would tell her gently that she can return to her chair, if she prefers, and write her poster there. Call me judgmental if you must, but another part of me wants to know why any one of us should consider this a problem for the facilitator. On another topic, tables, I have this to add... I now have the habit of asking my clients in advance about the ages of the people likely to attend. Older or overweight folks sometimes do have trouble bending, and I notice those who gamely kneel down occasionally have difficulty rising again. The client and I discuss the best thing to do under the circumstances. I am normally reluctant to use tables, but having such a conversation seems like good consulting practice to me. I find the larger the group/circle, the less uncomfortable I am using a table. With a small group, I want to avoid it, most times. Spring has arrived beautifully here in New Jersey, USA. It was the best year ever for lilacs. Soon the bright pink peonies will droop and waggle their huge, showy headdresses. I hope things are lovely where you are. Ralph Copleman * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected]: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist * * ========================================================== [email protected] ------------------------------ To subscribe, unsubscribe, change your options, view the archives of [email protected]: http://listserv.boisestate.edu/archives/oslist.html To learn about OpenSpaceEmailLists and OSLIST FAQs: http://www.openspaceworld.org/oslist
