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Introduction
The “Give and get”
icebreaker is a useful way to begin the training for several
reasons. First, it sets a friendly and open mood for the training,
and helps to put the participants at ease. Secondly, it gives
the trainers and the participants a chance to get to know
each other a little, particularly in terms of the strengths
and capacities they can offer the group, as well as their
learning expectations for the training.
Materials
Preparation
Before the meeting, prepare a flip
chart with three headings:
- Who I am (what I would like the group to
know about me)
- What I want to give (what I can offer the
group, my strengths as they relate to the training, and
to mental health promotion
- What I want to get (what I hope to gain
by participating in the training)
The facilitators can demonstrate
the activity themselves by asking each other the questions
in advance and recording their answers on the flip chart,
them introducing each other to the group. Make sure the sheet
is within easy viewing distance of all participants.
Suggested Process
Step 1 (15 min)
Ask the participants to pick a partner. Give each pair a piece
of flip chart paper (they can each use half) and 15 minutes
to ask each other the three questions. Tell the participants
to try to come up with 1-2 points for each question.
Step 2 (5 min. for each
pair)
After 15 minutes are up, ask the participants to volunteer
to introduce their partners, bringing their flip chart paper
to the front so all can see. Ask both members of the pair
to remain in front of the group until both people have been
introduced. After they are finished their introductions, the
participants can post their paper so that all can see. Wall
space permitting, leave the papers up throughout the day,
and even throughout the duration of the training. |
