Session 2

We had our second session last Thursday; once again it was a very small group of 5. Although I have been recruiting it just hasn’t seemed to work out yet. I am expecting a bit larger turn out for our next session and still aiming for about 10 Club members.

Our session for the day covered chapter two and chapter three, which focused on family units and seeing beauty and magic. Our group is a little bit quiet and shy, understandably so since we are early in the program. I notice that group dynamics are starting to be formed and find myself concerned with making sure the real reason for the group stays in the forefront.

Since in the last entry I gave the update on how past Manadoob members were doing it seems appropriate to now introduce this group, although it is still fairly small.

S2 is an eleven year old girl who seems very mature for her age. She has younger siblings which may account for this quality, as well as her patient and thoughtful personality. She has been fairly quiet in group so far but when she speaks the group takes notice. She is very thorough in her workbook and has shared her thoughts several times.

L2 is ten years old and in some ways reminds me of S2. He is very considerate of other members, quiet, and patient. However, I also see L2 as a group leader; he is well spoken and the thought he puts into what he shares is obvious. He sets a positive example for others as he follows along and asks questions related to the material as well as of other members, trying to acknowledge connections within the group.

HR is the youngest member so far at nine years old. She is the most talkative and for the time being is very interested in knowing what is going to happen next and when we will use the program kit materials. She is brave to share personal experiences in just the two sessions we’ve had so far and it is apparent she needs and wants a safe place to talk about sensitive topics.

MG is a member who I had never really spoken to before creating this group. I had however noticed how quiet she is and thought this may be a good opportunity to provide her with support and let her feel safe enough to come out of her shell. She has shocked me with speaking openly and her willingness to read aloud. She is eleven and has a bit of trouble staying focused and understanding the topics fully but instead focuses on connecting with others in the group.