Workshops

YSBN Programs and Workshops

Weekend Schedule for YSBN 2-Day Workshop Retreat

Day 1: Saturday

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Arrival and Registration

• 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Welcome Breakfast and Orientation

• 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Workshop Session 1: Mirror Moments

• 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Break

• 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Workshop Session 2: Empathy Exercises

• 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Lunch

• 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Workshop Session 3: Kindness Challenges

• 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Break

• 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Group Activity: Conflict Resolution Role-Playing

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner

• 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Evening Session: Gratitude Practice

• 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM: Free Time / Socializing

Day 2: Sunday

• 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast

• 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Workshop Session 4: Communication Training

• 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Break

• 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Workshop Session 5: Behavioral Feedback Groups

• 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Lunch

• 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Workshop Session 6: Advanced Empathy Mapping

• 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Break

• 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Group Activity: Community Service Planning

• 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Wrap-Up and Reflection

• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Farewell Dinner

Facilities and Amenities

Accommodation:

• Comfortable Lodging: Private or shared rooms with cozy beds, clean linens, and modern bathrooms.

• Common Areas: Spacious lounges for relaxation and socializing, equipped with comfortable seating, books, and board games.

Workshop Spaces:

• Conference Rooms: Well-equipped with projectors, whiteboards, and audio-visual systems for presentations and interactive sessions.

• Breakout Rooms: Smaller rooms for group activities and discussions.

Dining:

• Dining Hall: Nutritious and delicious meals served three times a day, catering to various dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc.).

• Snack Stations: Available throughout the day, offering healthy snacks and beverages.

Recreational Facilities:

• Outdoor Spaces: Gardens and walking trails for relaxation and reflection.

• Fitness Center: Gym with basic equipment for exercise and wellness.

• Relaxation Areas: Spaces for yoga, meditation, or quiet reading.

Additional Amenities:

• Wi-Fi: Available throughout the facility for staying connected.

• Wellness Services: Options for massage, spa treatments, and wellness consultations.

• Transportation: Shuttle services to and from major transit points for convenience.

Environment and Atmosphere

The retreat is held in a serene and picturesque location, surrounded by nature to provide a peaceful and conducive environment for self-reflection and growth. The facility emphasizes comfort, relaxation, and community, ensuring participants feel at ease and open to transformation.

Mirror Moments

Overview: A series of self-reflection exercises designed to help individuals recognize their own behaviors and their impact on others.

Activities:

• Daily Journaling: Participants write about their interactions each day, noting instances where they might have been unkind or dismissive.

• Reflection Sessions: Group meetings where members share their journals and discuss insights, facilitated by a trained moderator.

• Feedback Partners: Pairing participants to provide constructive feedback on each other’s behaviors and progress.

Goals:

• Increase self-awareness.

• Foster accountability through shared experiences.

• Promote personal growth by identifying and altering negative behaviors.

Empathy Exercises

Overview: Practices aimed at enhancing empathy and understanding toward others' feelings and perspectives.

Activities:

• Role-Playing: Participants take turns acting out scenarios where they must navigate social interactions from another person’s perspective.

• Listening Skills Workshops: Focused training on active listening, including maintaining eye contact, acknowledging emotions, and responding appropriately.

• Empathy Mapping: Creating visual representations of others' experiences and emotions to better understand their viewpoints.

Goals:

• Improve emotional intelligence.

• Encourage compassionate responses.

• Build deeper, more empathetic relationships.

Kindness Challenges

Overview: Weekly tasks designed to encourage acts of kindness in everyday life.

Activities:

• Random Acts of Kindness: Members are given specific challenges like complimenting strangers, helping someone in need, or sending a thank-you note.

• Community Projects: Group activities such as volunteering at local shelters, organizing neighborhood clean-ups, or hosting community events.

• Kindness Journals: Tracking and reflecting on each act of kindness performed, noting the reactions and personal feelings experienced.

Goals:

• Cultivate a habit of kindness.

• Strengthen community bonds.

• Enhance personal satisfaction and happiness through giving.

Conflict Resolution Workshops

Overview: Training sessions focused on resolving conflicts amicably and constructively.

Activities:

• Conflict Role-Playing: Simulating disputes and practicing resolution techniques.

• Mediation Skills: Learning how to mediate conflicts between others effectively.

• Communication Training: Improving skills in nonviolent communication, assertiveness, and negotiation.

Goals:

• Reduce incidences of conflict.

• Promote peaceful and constructive resolutions.

• Teach effective communication strategies.

Gratitude Practice

Overview: Activities centered on cultivating gratitude as a daily practice.

Activities:

• Gratitude Journals: Writing down things they are grateful for each day.

• Gratitude Circles: Group sessions where members share what they are thankful for and listen to others’ expressions of gratitude.

• Thankfulness Letters: Writing and delivering letters of gratitude to people who have positively impacted their lives.

Goals:

• Increase overall happiness and well-being.

• Foster a positive outlook on life.

• Strengthen relationships through appreciation.

Behavioral Feedback Groups

Overview: Regular group meetings where participants receive and provide feedback on their social behaviors.

Activities:

• 360-Degree Feedback: Members receive feedback from peers, colleagues, and family about their behavior and social interactions.

• Progress Tracking: Setting personal goals for behavior change and tracking progress over time.

• Support Circles: Providing mutual support and encouragement in making positive behavioral changes.

Goals:

• Create a supportive environment for personal growth.

• Encourage continuous self-improvement.

• Provide constructive and actionable feedback.

Each of these programs is designed to be engaging and supportive, helping individuals recognize areas for improvement and encouraging positive changes in behavior. Through these workshops, YSBN aims to create a more considerate, empathetic, and kind community.

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