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News and
Upcoming Events |
Six New Board Members have been voted in and a new energy is taking
hold to grow Kaleidoscope Konnections.
June 14-18
Christian clowning on Orcas Island for Trailseekers,
a unique camping experience for 42 high-risk boys, ages 7-8, from
Yakima and Kennewick
Franklin-Pierce Head Start in Tacoma. Clown
presentation on "Making Friends"
Teaching and compassionate clowning at St. Paul's
University in Manila, Philippines
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Dear Friend of Kaleidoscope Konnection,
During the Friday-evening session at a recent women's
retreat, I asked everyone to pair up to discuss how they encourage
others. One young gal huddled alone in the corner of a big comfy
couch. I approached and asked if I could be her
partner. She said, "I'm in a bad place right now and I really don't
want to be here. Somebody said I had to come, and I don't want to
participate."
Late Saturday afternoon, as we all were packing up our
belongings to head home, this same young woman came to me with a
completely changed demeanor. Her eyes were bright and her voice
confident as she told me, "Thank you so much for this weekend. I
discovered so much about myself and my relationships. I feel as if
I have a new beginning to my life."
How did this
transformation take place? To find out more, I invite you to read about a
special technique that I call "D.U.C.K. into the F.A.C.T."
Warmly,
Maureen Mould
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D.U.C.K.
Into the F.A.C.T.
What
Does a Duck Have to do With a Fact? In
the April newsletter, I mentioned the fact that we all have
basic emotional needs:
F = Focused Attention
A = Attachment
C = Control & Power
T = "Top of the World" (Feeling Capable)
At the
Spring Women's Retreat a few weeks ago, D.U.C.K was the acronym used to
share encouraging communication techniques that help meet the emotional
needs of F.A.C.T.
Still confused? D stands for Describe and
Comment, which helps to meet the need for Focused
Attention. U stands
for Use Feeling Words to meet the emotional need of Attachment. C stands for Choices,
which help meet the emotional need for Control and
Power. K stands for Kindle
Confidence to meet the need to feel on Top
of the World.
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Special
Workshop: "Giving the Gift of Encouragement"
Are you
planning a hands-on training for staff to enhance
productivity, improve team-building, increase customer satisfaction and
build your business? Consider inviting Maureen to share her
encouraging communication techniques in a fun, engaging and memorable
workshop.
What participants have learned from this
workshop:
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"Encouragement is like medicine for hurting
people."
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"It taught my heart to think about my words."
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"The difference between praise and encouragement."
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"I learned the importance of giving the gift of
encouragement through the use of my words."
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"Giving encouragement can be learned. YEAH!!!"
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"Maureen reminded me to choose JOY!"
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