English Reading Club

Notes Chapter 9: Move to Action Next session Homework Ch10 Host Volunteer Hongyan

Notes Chapter 8 Next session Homework Ch9 Host Volunteer foo bar

Notes Next session Homework Ch8 Host Volunteer foo bar

Notes Chapter 6: Master My Stories What’s making Maria Mad? p. 106 The worst at dialog … The good at … The best at … Cheap shots: a cheap shot a criticism or attack on someone that is unfair: I think her making fun of his wife was a cheap shot. How to retrace your path? p.112 Act: Notice your behavior Feel: Get in touch with your feelings Tell story: Analyze your stories See/hear: Get back to the facts Write it down your story Write letters to your loved one Watch for Three Clever Stories Victim Stories “It’s Not My Fault” Villain Stories “It’s All Four Fault” Helpless Stories “There’s Nothing Else I Can Do” Next session Homework Ch7 Host Volunteer Samantha

Notes Ch5 Apologies should be unconditional Next session Homework Ch6 Host Volunteer Mia

Notes Ch4 watch 2 elements the content of the conversation (the topic under discussion) what people are doing in response dual-processing (simutaneously watching for content and conditions) watch for 3 different conditions the moment a conversation turns crucial signs that people don’t feel safe (silence or violence) your own Style Under Stress 3 signals physical emotional behavioral silence masking avoiding withdrawing violence controlling labeling attacking the test: Your Style Under Stress Test Next session Homework Ch?

Notes Chapter 4 Start with your heart Don’t be the friends of your children when they’re too young. Focus on What You Really Want When handling incident, want: more information about what is really happening Heart work on me first Control your kids to define what is “control”, whether it is protecting instead of controlling; kids might tend to do somethings what their parents/family members do to feel belonging and safe; step to step plan for “control” kids when kids are growing to be capable to make good decision and good control of their lives; Is there a conversion you can really stay focused?

Notes TODO: Check Shuuka’s MS Word document Fool’s Choice Dialog Start with easy Do me a favor Ice-breaker Free flow of relevant information First keep silent and listen carefully & attentively The boundary of the Pool of Shared Meaning? Special summary session with Chinese Next session Homework Oct 6, Chinese Host Volunteer Jizu

Notes 今天参加的同学： Shuuka, Mia, Loring, Fancy, Samantha, Hongyan, Cathy, Jenny, Aileen, Maggie, Irene, Jizu, Grace Zou See there is a squirrel! There is another book to teach us how to effective avoid some discussion with your family members. Next session Homework Ch? Host Volunteer foo bar