For

difficulty initiating conversation
social interaction
difficulty being uninhibited
group involvement
interrupting - "how did you feel?"
difficult "heartsink" patients - consultation skills

Stage of development

stable group

Materials

none

Procedure

Circle with volunteer in centre Cohesion + self-confidence
The player 'A' in the centre is a neutral person. He is not able to speak until spoken to and will be a partner in any scene which another player wishes to involve him in.
Player 'B' with a situation in mind, puts hand on A's shoulder and says "You really did it this time Mabel..." and follows it up with eg" you broke Edna's brassiere"
A replies in a way he wishes and they enter into dialogue Creative thinking
spontaneous verbal interaction
Players must not negate statements eg "Edna's only two years old"
At some point C taps B on shoulder "and you really did it this time Mabel" Why interrupt at that point?
A rejoins circle and B becomes neutral
Group responsible for flow of ideas and action Add new ideas if losing impetus