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Recovery skills 2 ( continued )
SAID ALOUD
Aim . To use role play to integrate exercise skills .
Role Play 5 . Calming triggered survivors , energising under-active survivors . ( 15 minutes .)
Form pairs to practice a role play that can calm or restore energy to a survivor .
Sit in front of each other . Decide who will be the Helper and who the Survivor . The Survivor can choose whether she wants to be overwhelmed by her feelings or is dull and depressed .
ROLE PLAY EXERCISE
PART II : THE TRAINING
Use the exercises and skills you have learned to regulate the Survivor ’ s state of mind and body . After ten minutes change roles .
At the end , share your experience with your partner . Then discuss your experiences in plenary .
At the end of the exercise , remember to come out of your role . Brush it off and say aloud “ I am no longer a survivor or a helper , I am [ me ]”.
Discussion . Sharing experience after Role Play Exercise 5 . ( 5 minutes .)
Share your experience with the group . How did the exercise affect you ? When you were the Helper , did you calm or energise the Survivor ? When you were the Survivor , did the exercises help ?
DISCUSSION