• Advice
  Some advice for Retreat Team SEAS CIA

  • Don't dominate conversations--let the members of your small group speak
  • Awkward silence is ok.  Someone in our small group will speak up eventually because silence is uncomfortable
  • Encourage all to share, but it's ok if they're not comfortable sharing. Reach out to them, but don't force it.
  • Try to get to know each person you interact with.  Get a feel of where they're at and tailor your interactions with them.
  • If you're uncomfortable engaging retreaters on your own, bring a CIA friend to help
  • Use every opportunity to get to know the retreaters, even outside of small groups
  • You all have your own story to share.  Share it when the time is appropriate.
  • If you are dealing with a negative retreater, make them feel valued and get to know them
  • If you are dealing with a loner retreater, make them feel welcome and invite them to join in

  
  If you encounter difficulties, please see the Retreat Team Leadership!