Heard, Seen, Respected (HSR)

Comment l'animer

1. 1

   Arrange chairs in pairs facing each other with no tables in between.

2. 2

   Introduce the purpose of HSR: practicing listening without judgment or the urge to fix.

3. 3

   In pairs, each participant takes turns sharing a 7-minute story about a time they felt unheard, unseen, or disrespected. Listeners should refrain from interrupting, except to ask questions like 'What else?'

4. 4

   After both have shared, partners discuss their experiences of storytelling and listening for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Form groups of four to discuss patterns noticed in the stories using the 1-2-4 method, focusing on the significance of these patterns.

6. 6

   Conclude with a group reflection on how HSR could address challenges revealed by the stories and explore other Liberating Structures that might help.

Conseils

• Encourage participants to choose stories that are meaningful but not overly distressing.

• Remind listeners to focus on being present rather than forming judgments or solutions.

• Ensure confidentiality by discussing what can be shared outside the exercise.

Variantes

For a deeper exploration, replace 'respected' with 'loved' to examine feelings of unconditional care. Combine HSR with other Liberating Structures like Troika Consulting or Conversation Café to further mend and strengthen relationships.