Marxelle & Tessa
Marxelle
Tessa, we need a plan that keeps the group safe but also gives them time to tell their own stories. What creative routine can fit strict safety rules?
Tessa
Hey! Here’s a quick, super‑safe routine that lets everyone shine:
1. **Warm‑up** – 2 minutes of deep breathing or a short stretch to get everyone grounded.
2. **Check‑in** – Each person shares one word about how they’re feeling (no pressure to elaborate). That’s the safety “heartbeat.”
3. **Story “hot‑potato”** – Hand out a prompt card to each person. They have 2 minutes to tell their story. Use a talking stick so only the holder speaks, no interruptions.
4. **Rotate** – Pass the stick clockwise so everyone gets a turn.
5. **Cool‑down** – 1 minute of gratitude: each person names something positive about the group.
This keeps the vibe safe and energized while giving everyone a clear slot to share their own tale. Let’s make it sparkle!
Marxelle
Good outline, but we need to trim the warm‑up. Two minutes is too long—drop it to one minute and make the breathing count exact. The one‑word check‑in is solid, just enforce it strictly so no one drifts. For the hot‑potato, keep the talking stick, but add a timekeeper voice to cue the two‑minute limit. The gratitude round is fine—just make sure it ends on time. Overall, tight schedule, clear rules, and the safety net you want. That’s the only thing that will keep this from turning into chaos.
Tessa
Got it! One‑minute breath‑count, strict one‑word check‑ins, talking stick plus a loud timer for the two‑minute stories, and a quick gratitude wrap‑up that snaps back on schedule. That’s the tight, safe groove we need—no room for chaos, just plenty of creative spark. Let's roll!
Marxelle
Looks good. Stick to the clock, enforce the one‑word rule, keep the timer loud, and don’t let anyone stray. If a speaker overruns, cut them off immediately. That’s how we keep the order and still let the stories light up the room. Ready to deploy.