Discussion Groups

The Team assigns participants to discussion groups on the basis of information from the application forms and previous participation. We try to ensure that all three faiths are present and that the group has people who can facilitate the discussion and help translate. No one should feel they are meant to "represent" their faith but rather speak out of personal experience. Some guidelines for the discussion are provided by the facilitators:

1. Make sure that everyone has the opportunity to speak.
2. Make sure that everything is translated.
3. Make sure that all session start and end on time.
4. All participants are encouraged to take responsibility for the running of the group.
5. Do not talk about what "others" or "they" think or do.
6. We speak out of personal experience and not as "representatives".
7. Be prepared to express when or if you are hurt or disturbed.
8. What is said in a group should be treated confidentially.