Women’s Sharing Circle Discussion Questions for Stories From Community

Who were the people that first taught you about relationships? What are some influential teachings about relationships, positive or negative, you have received from the Elders in your life?

Draw the Circle of Courage. Allow the women to identify the what gives them a sense of Belonging, Mastery, Independence and Generosity. Write those on the inside of the circle. Now think about what they would like to do more of in each category and write those on the outside of the circle. Ask what support they need, either from the shelter or elsewhere, to grow their Circle or Courage.

What are some questions you still have? How can we find the answers?

What was your most important take-way from this video?

The panelists talk about personal commitments to relationships building. Going back to the streetlights, what is something you would like to see the shelter stop doing? What would you like to see the shelter start doing? What would you like to see the shelter continue doing?