Circle Meetup

About this event

The topic changes weekly. Just bring yourself! Tea/snacks provided more often than not. Introverts and extroverts welcomed equally :).

Instructions + Rules

• The Facilitator will introduce a question or theme and then pass a chosen talisman around the circle. The facilitator may continue doing this until everyone feels complete.

• The Facilitator may also ask if there’s any business to attend to or if anyone needs help before getting into the question.

• Only the person holding the talisman may speak. Everyone else should endeavor to listen deeply and well.

• When you receive the talisman, say your name and then address the question/theme.

• Use “I” statements and express only thoughts/feelings related to your experience.

• Once done, pass the talisman onto the next person.

• There is no need to focus on or prepare what you will say during your turn. When receiving the talisman, feel free to study it and take a minute to organize your thoughts.

• Instead of speaking, you can “pass”.

• Safe Space: keep everything said in a circle confidential, unless someone gives you explicit permission to share their story. In other words, avoid leveraging the sacred information you gain here for party points or gossip fuel.

• Refrain from responding or commenting on the experiences of others unless explicitly asked.

• Refrain from hijacking the circle: using the talisman to talk about something off topic or talking an inordinate amount of time.

From PGH Men's Heart Circle