More testimonials from TASKmtl!
As organizers and participants it is so rewarding to see everyone who participates in TASK
coming away from the event with such positive experiences!
coming away from the event with such positive experiences!
Reading all of these great stories, you can really get a sense of the value of creative play and self-expression and their value in helping people to open up, and to challenge themselves in new ways.
TASK: Select a text & read it aloud
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| Kanella challenging herself - Photo by K. Valade-Smith |
My favourite task was when I had to select a text from within the room and read it out loud on a chair in front of everyone.
This was the kind of task I feared the most because I didn't know anyone in the room.
I found a newspaper article that had a very touching story about a woman's changed perception of homeless women. The article had a great opening line
"I have a confession to make...".
I love reading about people's stories, so although initially I was nervous to read aloud the story pulled me in.
Meanwhile Christina gathered others to listen to me read. I kept reading until I read the whole article.
When I finished I knew this was going to be a great experience for me in terms of getting out of my comfort zone and enjoying this process.
- Kanella
Testimonial: When TASK pulls people in
For me personally, the most amazing moment was when a woman entered the space
with a puzzled look on her face.
I walked over and welcomed her to the TASK party and I explained the concept to her.
She said, “Oh, I am only dropping in to see what is happening here. I do not wish to participate.”
I told her that she is free to do as she wishes.
Over an hour later I saw her at the entrance sitting on the ground,
totally engaged in building a rose garden.
She left the space nearly two hours later, said thank you and embraced me.
- Heidi
In the upcoming days look for a post about how you can use the TASK model with various groups to accomplish a variety of goals from breaking the ice to reviewing in the classroom!
If you would like a resource package sent your way please email your coordinates to TASKmtl@gmail.com!
If you would like to share your TASK story, please feel free to send your story and or images to TASKmtl@gmail.com,
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