Declare
– Disclose – Display
This
activity can work well over telehealth but can also be done in person. The
rules are simple: Each person should take a turn and on their turn, they can
choose one of the following:
Declare:
v. say
something in a solemn and emphatic manner. In other words, tell us how
you really feel
Disclose:
v. to
make new information known, reveal. In other words, tell everyone the
truth
Display:
v. to
exhibit or make visible. In other words, show us
The
counselors running this group are encouraged to come up with their own ideas
but below are some suggestions that you can use after the client chooses Declare,
Disclose or Display:
DECLARE:
How
do you really feel right now about where you are in life?
Tell
us about something that makes you happy even if it may not seem to be that important
What
is one thing that makes you-you?
How
do you feel about feelings?
What
is something that you believe in strongly, even if you don’t always tell everyone
If
you were in charge what is one thing that you would make a priority?
What
is one thing that you feel is an injustice in the world that you wish you could
change?
Tell
us about someone or something that you truly love and why
What
is a source of hope for you?
What
is something unbelievable that happened in your life?
Beside
the obvious materialistic or pleasurable things you may do, if you had a
billion dollars what is one meaningful thing you would do?
What
is one positive thing that someone has done for you that you will never forget?
What
is something you have done that took courage?
What
is something about you that shows you have inner strength or the ability to keep
going without giving up?
Who
or what do you feel a lot of compassion for and why?
DISCLOSE:
When
is one of the last times you can remember making a fool out of yourself?
Have
you lied or hid something in this program, if yes tell us about one time
Tell
us about a time when you disagreed with your counselor or someone in this group,
but they ended up being right
What
is a fear you have that you may at times try to hide?
What
is something that you sometimes feel insecure about?
Fill
in the blanks: If ____ knew about _____ then I would be _____
What
is one thing that you sometimes think about more than you should
What
is something that your family doesn’t know about you?
What
is something strange or unusual about you?
How
long ago was the last time you thought about running from your problems and what
kept you from going?
Tell
us about the last time you cried or got choked up emotionally
What
is something embarrassing or that you may not be proud of that makes you laugh?
Is
there a song or movie that many people hate or make fun of, but you love?
If
you were an onion and someone peeled all the layers, what’s inside?
Fill
in the blank: My least favorite thing about ____ is ______
DISPLAY:
Show
us a tattoo, birthmark or scar and tell us about it (Appropriate places only,
no private parts please)
Do
an impersonation of anyone that the group may know (Please do not be mean or
insulting)
Try
to rap or speak in poetry about a topic for the group and then explain what you
meant
Show
the group something that you have in your pockets or in your wallet and explain
what it means to you
Show
the group something in your phone and tell what it meant to you
Do
some chair dance moves for 20 seconds (See if someone in group will make a beat)
Show
the group one of your best strange faces
Keeping
it appropriate what is a unique body part that you can show
Sing
(or if you can’t at least recite) a few bars of one of your favorite songs
Grab
something within reach and try to sell it like a commercial
While
the rest of the group is silent, see if you can make weird noises by yourself
for 20 second while everyone listens
Act
something out (charades-style) and see if everyone can guess it
See
how long you can stare forward without blinking
Fake
laugh for 20 seconds and see if it turns real
Sing,
or at least recite a show’s theme song that you memorized
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