GENERAL:
The primary
function of a H.O.P.E. Guide shall be to relate to H.O.P.E. participants in a
manner which is in harmony with the mission and goals of H.O.P.E.
A
H.O.P.E. Guide*:
1. conducts a meeting using the
format of The Golden Book.
2. is a “focus person” for each
meeting, and knows how to assign the responsibility for focusing to others.
3. creates a safe and caring
community at each meeting.
4. offers support and models
non-judgmental listening.
5. offers all participants the
opportunity to share.
6. works in partnership** with
H.O.P.E. participants.
7. engages in her/his own dynamic
healing process by sharing experiences and feelings, and thereby encouraging
others to find their own inner healer.
8. is developing skills in the use
of guided imagery, relaxation techniques and other tools for group and
individual processes.
9. nurtures his/her group(s) by
understanding the need to network (communicate) outside the meeting time
framework.
10. works in partnership with other
H.O.P.E. Guides by attending H.O.P.E. Guide workshops and support meetings.
11. is a link to additional H.O.P.E.
and community resources.
* One
who serves as a model and coach for others that their paths of life become
easier.
** A
harmonious, dynamically balanced relationship between individuals or groups
that is characterized by mutual cooperation and responsibility.
From the Archives of Ken Hamilton -- Posted by Stephen D. Thompson
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