Stinky Fish

Comment l'animer

1. 1

   Explain the purpose of the exercise: to share individual worries about the future to foster conversation and address them.

2. 2

   Distribute a Stinky Fish template to each participant and introduce the metaphor: it represents the fear or anxiety we carry but often avoid discussing.

3. 3

   Allocate about 5 minutes for participants to write down their personal stinky fish, relevant to the program context.

4. 4

   Encourage participants to use a few words or a phrase inside the body of the fish to capture their thoughts.

5. 5

   Have participants share their stinky fish one at a time while sitting in a circle, allowing 30 to 60 seconds for each person.

6. 6

   Optionally display all the stinky fish on a wall as a gallery for reference throughout the program.

7. 7

   Conclude by thanking participants and emphasizing that acknowledging fears is a crucial step in dealing with them.

Conseils

• Create a safe environment where participants feel comfortable sharing.

• Use active listening and affirmation when participants share their stinky fish.

• Encourage reflections on how these concerns might be addressed during the session.

Variantes

You can adapt this activity for smaller groups by allowing more time for deeper discussions. Alternatively, you can use anonymous submission methods for participants to share their stinky fish.