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DURATION: 1 hour
PowerPoint slide
ACTIVITY: HAND LANGUAGE:MY PERSONAL IDENTITY*
*(Adapted from Ernest Tan, Human Intimacy ©1978, Meriam College Graduate School)
Introduction: When I reach out to another person, I begin to realize that this
process of knowing oneself becomes easier. Other people mirror back my self to
me, for we all share in a common humanity. I see my own strengths and weakness,
my dreams and aspirations in the other and theirs in me. As we resound in each
a person.
This activity invites you to fully experience this reality of one’s uniqueness.
To facilitate this process, we will use the image of our hands. ( Facilitator shows
gesture of warmth and welcome. It is well worth considering that as we extend our
hands, it is not just skin and bones we are giving. We are really extending our self.
Who then is this hand that we are extending? What history lies in this hand? What
“little stories” do this hand has to tell? What mysteries does it still have to unfold?
Here, you will be requested to journey with a friend in a symbolic exchange of hand
language.
Activity Proper: (Facilitator requests participants to take out a piece of paper from
their kit.)
Step 1. Begin by taking a close look at your hands – your right and left.
Observe the color, size, shape, and texture of these two hands. Compare
them. Explore the history of each hand. Is it strong? Weak? Overused?
representative of you. It may be that the hand you choose speaks more
Having made a choice, place that hand over your paper and trace its shape.
Step 2. At the wrist area, write down the name you feel most comfortable
with and which you prefer. Remember that your name must sound pleasing
to you.
you? What name would you feel good being addressed with?
Step 3. At the pointing finger area, think of a word or a phrase which would
best describe you. Make sure the word or phrase captures the real essence
of your person.
“_________”. I got this from friends who affirmed me for being _____.
Step 4. In the middle finger area, think of a symbol which would best
thread the road less traveled by those who pursue personal growth. For a
symbol, I thought of drawing a bird breaking free from a cage. (Or you can
Step 5. In the ring finger area, think of a symbol which would best illustrate
block. I find myself very insecure and unwilling to take responsibilities even
if I know I have the capabilities in a particular area. I would use the symbol
of a clammed shell with some light coming out through small openings.
This signifies that I have the potentials but when I close in, due to my lack
best show what you consider is God’s greatest gift to you as a person. For
me I always thank God for His gift of life to me. I was sickly since I was a
child, carrying with me an ailment of the heart yet I was able to live this
long, still striving to make good of the remaining years of this gift. To
symbolize this, I chose the image of a newly sprouted growing plant. (Or you
blowing beneath wings because for me she was the one who prodded me to
Step 8. Finally, in the palm area, think of a symbol which would best
represent something which keeps you going in your life now. What is the
language with.)
Reflection Points:
What were the feelings you experienced while working on the activity and
What impact or effect did this activity have on you? In what way did it affect
you?
the activity?
(Facilitator takes note of answers from participants to be used for the synthesis.)
that one begins to appreciate the uniqueness and gift of their person. As we
journey inward, we realize that it become s easier when other people welcome us
reflect to each other our common humanity and, therefore, fear to open up is
lessened. In the sharing, you realize that you can truly understand each other for
you do share feelings, dreams and aspirations. At the same time, you discover your
Personal Integration: What you have just undertaken in the Hand Language Activity
do not have yet the courage and chance to share something deep and personal
about themselves with others. Many people are still trapped by their fears and
It would be worth checking; In your own life, can you comfortably say that
you have allowed a number of people around you to know you deeply and
intimately? Do you find yourself voluntarily disclosing your feelings, thoughts, and
relationships?
(Facilitator asks participants to think of ways they can do to bring their relationships to
a deeper and more personal level by using their learnings from the activity).
SELF AWARENESS
(Lecture with the use of PowerPoint slide)