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June16, 2016 Canadian Positive Psychology Association Shannon M. Polly, MAPP Jan Stanley, MAPP
Building Positive Ensembles: Canadian Positive Psychology - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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June16, 2016 Building Positive Ensembles: Canadian Positive Psychology Association Shannon M. Polly, MAPP Ritual and Play Jan Stanley, MAPP Agenda Some RES RESEAR EARCH CH on play Lets PLA PLAY Y together How to DE DESIGN IGN
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Agenda
Some RES RESEAR EARCH CH on play Let’s PLA PLAY Y together How to DE DESIGN IGN rituals Let’s create RIT ITUALS together
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Play is a state of being
Definition of PLAY
"Play is something done for its own
- sake. It’s voluntary, it’s
pleasurable, it offers a sense of engagement, it takes you out of
- time. And the act itself is more
important than the outcome.”
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Process of PLAY
- 1. Anticipation
- 2. Surprise
- 3. Pleasure
- 4. Understanding
- 5. Strength
- 6. Poise
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Why does play matter?
Play has been found to:
It forms connections between strangers and cultivates healing Play facilitates learning of emotional control, social competency, personal resiliency and continued curiosity Play is a biological necessity
- J. E. Johnson, S. G. Eberle, T. S. Henricks, D. Kuschner (Eds.), The Handbook of the Study of Play (Vol. 2) (477-487).
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Lack of play?
When it comes to lack of play:
Researchers studied murderers and the two consistent things in their history were abusive families and lack of play as children Lack of play = social, emotional and cognitive narrowing, be less able to handle stress, and
- ften experience
depression
Brown, (2009) Play, New York: Penguin.
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How does play work in groups?
Humo mor lowers defenses – making your ensemble more open to your message
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Why does play build positive ensembles?
Researchers have found that:
Fredrickson and Branigan (2005). Cognition & Emotion, 19, 313-332.
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Agenda
Some RES RESEAR EARCH CH on play Let’s PLA PLAY Y together How to DE DESIGN IGN rituals Let’s create RIT ITUALS together
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I MADE A MISTAKE! Exercise
Form a circle of about 8 people
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Introduce yourself with your new superhero name
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Point to someone in the circle and say their name
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When you pause or make a mistake, throw your hands up and say “I made a mistake!”
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The whole circle applauds!
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Run to the next circle and introduce yourself
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DEBRIEF
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mistakes positive experiences
What was is like to make a mistake? What was the benefit of making mistakes? How did it feel to be able to play? How does this build positive ensembles?
DEBRIEF
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How to Build in Play Experiences
Lieberoth, A. (2015). Games and Culture, 10(3), 229-248.
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The Triangle Exercise
Silently choose two people
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In a moment you will move to make an equilateral triangle with them.
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Keep moving until you succeed
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The Triangle Exercise
Silently choose two people
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In a moment you will move to make an equilateral triangle with them.
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Keep moving until you succeed
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Now be aware of everyone in the room.
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How can you help everyone succeed?
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DEBRIEF
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Character Strengths Matter: How to Live a Full Life
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Agenda
Some RES RESEAR EARCH CH on play Let’s PLA PLAY Y together How to DE DESIGN IGN rituals Let’s create RIT ITUALS together
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Opening ritual
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The rise of modern ritual
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The rise of modern ritual
Age cohorts who value meaning Distractions Portable work Membership decline
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The rise of modern ritual
Ritual then
Ritual now
Sacred spiritual actions And…morning cup of coffee Scholarship of ritual as an element of
- ther disciplines
And…the advent of inter-disciplinary ritual studies Mystical And…the psychology of ritual
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The Psychology of Ritual
Rituals Enhance Pleasure Vohs, Wang, Gino, Norton Rituals Lessen Grieving Gino & Norton
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What is a ritual?
Scholars agree that a ritual is an ACTION
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What is a ritual?
“Little certainty in identifying ritual’s center and its boundaries.” Ronald Grimes
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What is a ritual?
“Little certainty in identifying ritual’s center and its boundaries.” Ronald Grimes Deeply in the bones Elevates the mundane Invites a sacred pause Infuses action with meaning
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What is a ritual?
Ritual is used to act out or to express beliefs, intentions, desired states. Well b ll being ng? Positive e ens nsemb mble les?
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Design a Ritual
Set your intention
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Find applicable research
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Customize to fit your ensemble
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Experiment
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Evaluate
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Incorporate rituals into team routines
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Design one-time team rituals
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Agenda
Some RES RESEAR EARCH CH on play Let’s PLA PLAY Y together How to DE DESIGN IGN rituals Let’s create RIT ITUALS together
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RECAP
PLAY – – t the he R Research
It’s not just for children
DE DESIGN IGN your play experience
Mistake! Triangle
Rituals ls
Artifacts Reading aloud
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Questions?
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How can you learn more?
approach
Peterson and Seligman, 2004, p 16-28
www.shannonpolly.com www.p .positivebusine nessdc.c .com www.g .goodli liferituals ls.c .com
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www.shannonpolly.com
Jan Stanley, MAPP
(608) 215-8028 jan.b.stanley@gmail.com www.GoodLifeRituals.com
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