Safe environment: Safe environment

Managing the self	Pedagogic approach	Release
Acknowledge our own pain and the pain of others when dealing with problematic situations Attend to the content AND emotions present in the discussions Own our own ideas and do not project or force them onto others Issues discussed are in strictest confidence before generalised conclusions can be drawn from them	Exploring what we have in common and how different we are Allowing participants to talk about their experiences in their own expressions/language Encouraging participants to build closer connections and exchange their viewpoints on the services or relevant topics	Opportunities for engaging more authentically ‘the other side’ without stating pre-conditions The small and safe group space should be used to listen to and engage with the painful experiences of participants The sense of recognition and esteem both in terms of shared experiences and the role they have in the classroom