There are a variety of brief activities, or questions to start a community meeting that will establish a culture of care and respect. You can do this with your clients in the community setting, depending on what you are comfortable with and how time allows.
1. List at least 3 questions would you use to start a conversation among your community of interest?
2. Describe your rationale for choosing these 3 questions.
Given the context of working with clients in a community setting, potentially in Kenya, and aiming to establish a culture of care and respect, the starting questions should be inclusive, non-threatening, and encourage participation while acknowledging potential vulnerabilities.
Here are three questions I would use:
"What is one thing that has brought you a moment of peace or joy, no matter how small, since we last met (or in the past few days)?"
"Thinking about our community here, what is one hope you have for us as we work together?"
"What is one challenge you're currently facing that you feel comfortable sharing, and how might we, as a group, support each other through similar difficulties?" (This question would be framed with strong emphasis on "feel comfortable sharing" and "support each other.")
My rationale for choosing these specific questions is rooted in fostering a psychologically safe, respectful, and supportive environment, crucial for building a "culture of care" in a community setting:
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