It's time to open up the conversation and talk about the unspeakable! Pop a bunch of pertinent questions into the UNZIP-it!™ zipper mouth and pass the pouch from player to player. Unzip the playful pocket and pull out a discussion topic to spark conversation and build relationships. Invite recipients to pull out a topic, read it to the group and respond.
The prompts in Building Bridges deck helps to build trust. Trust gives us peace of mind when we need to rely on one another, and comfort to share our vulnerabilities. Like a bridge, trust also brings people together and deepens relationships. Then, with strong relationship, we enjoy emotional support, confidence, reduced stress, good health, and happiness. Building trust starts with communication - asking the right questions and taking the time to listen. (Click on the card images above to see the prompts)Stuff the pocket with the following deck of 30 pre-printed cards.
Each deck contains the same prompts as its namesake Thumball (you can customize any blank cards with your own discussion prompts)
Pocket: 8” x 6”Cards: 3.5” x 2.5”
UNZIP-it!™ With Building Trust Deck Prompts
Building Trust provides 32 discussion prompts, engineered to foster respect and develop shared understanding about our commonalities, values, and sensitivities. Trust allows us to take risks, open up, and look for mutually beneficial solutions when conflicts arise. Building trust starts with communication - asking the right questions and taking the time to listen.
Discuss...
Causes of trust and distrust
People you entrust with secrets
Impact of promises, apologies, and lies
Ways to make others feel safe
Dealing with mistakes and resistence
Being genuine
... and more!
GET STARTED WITH THE POEM ON THE BACK OF THE POCKET
Feeling shy about speaking out?Or, not sure what to talk about? It's easy now to start the flow,And have discussions bloom and grow. Unzip the pouch and pick a topic,>Big and broad, or microscopic,A prompt that doesn't dig too deep,Or one that makes you take a leap.Go ahead, reach in and pick it,Read the prompt and then UNZIP-it!NOTE: Silver Series Conversation Prompts are available as Thumballs, UNZiP-IT! Pocket & Deck, and Virtual/Remote PPT.]
** TIPS & Facilitation Suggestions **
Take turns circulating the UNZIP-it!™ Ask players to answer the prompt they've pulled out of the pouch
If you want to kick it up a notch, try these creative twists:
Ask players to anticipate what answer will be given by another player.
Have players recall answers given by previous responders, before adding their own answer.
Ask first recipient to select a question panel to which all players must respond or contribute.
Ask listeners what they think the prompt was.
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