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'I used to think I was a burden, so I tried to make myself small and disappear.
Now I know I'm a healer, and no one will know unless I tell them!'
-Shiloh, whole self adult graduate cohort one
small group.
Two people are too few. three people, there is always an odd one out. four people, however, everyone gets enough variation, but no one gets lost in the group. this is the way we ensure that everyone participates and each voice is heard. one day 1, we start a group chat with Mehri and the four participants. This is a way for them to practice contributing to a group text, even if it is something small.
communication.
As this program helps people become more independent, we teach everyone how to communicate their wants, needs, and confusions in the appropriate manner. if a participant is going to be late, they will have Mehri's phone number and are expected to check in. If sick and cannot make a session, we ask them to, 'call off' as one would do at a job. this is also a great time to practice communicating differently, depending on who one is talking to.
the perfect fit.
If our meeting space is too bright or too dark or loud, or boring, or anything at all that does not work for someone, we come together as a group to solve this problem. we have met at parks, patios, the library, and more! In other words, when we begin, we begin, we begin together and include each voice in the decision-making for everything we do.
the breakdown
for each week.
INDIVIDUAL
1 hour 1 on 1 with Mehri each week. This will be virtual, hybrid, or in person, depending on schedules + preferences.
SOCIAL
2 hour social event with
your group of
four and
Columbus on the Spectrum.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
2 hours with your group of 4 working in your workbook together.
STEWARDSHIP
2 hours with your group of 4 learning about serving others and being served.
The 6-week program culminates with a graduation, during which each class will present a project they are doing as a group to give back to the Columbus community.
we are currently filling spots for our next whole self adult group that we hope to begin this spring! get in touch if to save your spot!
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