Reflection #2 Summary (Bridgett and Audrey's Goal Visualization Reflection)

Written by Audrey Slough | January 2013

1) The reflection's theme was "Goal Visualization" and asked CESs to put the goals that they have for their programs (be them for reflection or otherwise) down on paper.

2) We began by checking in with each other and discussing our highs and lows. This set the tone for a comfortable atmosphere. We then did a goal visualization for CES reflection meetings, outlining the goals we had for our reflections and for our work together as a collective of individuals working in social justice. Our last activity was to use the ideas Bridgett and I demonstrated for goal visualization to outline the goals we had for our programs and how we would accomplish those goals. Each CES presented one of their goals and talked about how they would achieve it.

3) The group was smaller than usual, and this lent itself to a more intimate atmosphere then some other reflections. The other CESs found the group activity of visualizing our goals as a collective beneficial because it highlighted common goals and reinforced our group identity. We also received positive feedback on the individual activity of visualizing individual program goals as it helped to see those goals written down on paper.

4) Bridgett and I both felt really good about the reflection and were extremely pleased with the level of participation we got from the CESs present. When we talked about our goals for the group as a whole in terms of reflection, I think everyone had something to contribute which was great. We would have liked for more CESs to have attended, however.