1. Tukae
Tusemesane
-‐
Let’s
sit
down
and
reason
together
Enlivening
Strengths
and
Community
2. Applica>on
of
AI/Posi>ve
Psychology
(1)
the
use
of
the
VIA-‐IS
assessment
and
narra>ve
processes
to
establish
a
language
of
strengths
(2)
the
use
of
apprecia>ve
inquiry
interviews
and
reflec>ve
processes
to
build
trust
and
connec>on
in
teams
(3)
the
refrac>on
of
these
assets
into
the
community
through
the
manifesta>on
of
counseling,
peace
building,
and
livelihood
empowerment
programs
for
marginalized
groups
of
the
Kenyan
popula>on
8. VIA
classifica>on
WISDOM
AND
KNOWLEDGE
1. CREATIVITY
2. CURIOSITY
3. JUDGMENT
&
OPEN-‐MINDEDNESS
4. LOVE
OF
LEARNING
5. PERSPECTIVE
COURAGE
1. BRAVERY
2. PERSEVERANCE
3. HONESTY
4. ZEST
HUMANITY
1. CAPACITY
TO
LOVE
AND
BE
LOVED
2. KINDNESS
3. SOCIAL
INTELLIGENCE
JUSTICE
1. TEAMWORK
2. FAIRNESS
3. LEADERSHIP
TEMPERANCE
1. FORGIVENESS
&
MERCY
2. MODESTY
&
HUMILITY
3. PRUDENCE
4. SELF-‐REGULATION
TRANSCENDENCE
1. APPRECIATION
OF
BEAUTY
AND
EXCELLENCE
2. GRATITUDE
3. HOPE
4. HUMOR
5. SPIRITUALITY
9. Signature
strength
spoeng
in
yourself
• When
we
live
connected
to
our
strengths
we
are
more
likely
to
feel
a
sense
of
purpose
that
gives
rise
to
psychological
well-‐being
and
happiness.
In
this
exercise
we
invite
you
to
take
a
deep
dive
to
the
origin
of
your
signature
strengths.
The
VIA
provides
a
lens
from
which
we
can
view
and
reflect
on
our
strengths.
A
signature
strength
is
a
character
trait
that
is
deeply
held
–
a
trait
that
is
part
of
defining
one’s
essence.
It
is
a
very
strong
tendency
of
thought,
feeling,
and
ac>on.
As
opposed
to
other
character
strengths,
signature
strengths
are
so
central
to
a
person’s
psychological
iden>ty
that
suppressing
or
ignoring
any
of
those
strengths
would
seem
unnatural
and
very
difficult.
There
are
many
different
kinds
of
stories
that
might
be
told.
While
some
might
include
posi>ve
emo>ons,
many
tales
of
courage,
jus>ce,
humanity,
wisdom,
temperance,
and
transcendence
are
filled
with
struggle
or
adversity.
All
of
these
situa>ons
provide
us
with
valuable
lessons.
10. Interview
Guide
Aker
reviewing
your
VIA
results
you
may
recognize
some
strengths
as
very
familiar
or
you
may
have
a
different
understanding
of
your
strengths.
You
know
yourself
best.
How
do
you
describe
your
signature
strengths?
Next,
pick
one
or
two
of
your
signature
strengths
and
think
about
the
origin
of
these
strengths
and
connect
them
with
your
early
experiences.
Some
strengths
feel
as
though
you
were
born
with
them,
they
are
just
part
of
who
you
are
and
have
always
been.
They
are
part
of
your
temperament.
Other
strengths
are
learned
through
experience,
some
are
even
learned
through
adversity
or
especially
challenging
circumstances.
• Please
tell
me
a
story
that
gives
me
a
pre1y
clear
picture
or
idea
about
where
your
strength
came
from.
• Who
no;ced
this
strength
and
endorsed
it
for
you?
• What
good
things
have
come
from
;mes
when
you
lived
into
this
strength?
11. Experience
of
strength
story
with
audience
reflec>ons
Form
groups
• Storyteller
• Interviewer
• Member
listener-‐reflectors
(Just
listen
to
the
interview
and
be
prepared
to
reflect
akerwards)
12. Reflec>ons
• Members
offer
reflec>ons
about
what
did
you
appreciate
most
about
the
story?
• Self
>me
–
about
1
or
2
minutes
each
reflec>on.
• The
storyteller
and
interviewer
listen
outside
the
circle.
• Storyteller
be
prepared
to
share
the
experience
of
hearing
story
teller
reflected.
26. Phase
2:
Connec>ng
strengths
to
trust
and
well-‐being
Trust
in
Teams
• Tell
me
about
a
>me
when
you
experienced
being
a
part
of
a
group
like
this.
It
could
be
with
KIMO
or
another
group
that
you
have
been
part
of
as
a
member.
It
is
oken
a
family
group
or
a
community
group.
Please
share
that
story.
Really
tell
all
of
the
details.
• A.
What
group
are
you
thinking
about?
Can
you
tell
me
some
of
the
details
about
this
group?
Who
are
they?
How
old
were
you
when
you
were
a
part
of
this
group?
Are
you
s>ll
connected
with
them?
• B.
How
was
trust
established
and
maintained
in
the
group?
• C.
How
did
you
know
that
trust
was
present
and
how
did
you
establish
and
nurture
it?
• D.
What
were
the
benefits
of
having
an
“environment
of
trust”?
To
you?
To
the
group?
27.
Walking
The
Journey
Together
–
Dialogical
Prac;ce
Guideposts
• Suspend
assump>ons
and
keep
an
open
mind.
A
dialogue
is
a
shared
quest
for
meaning.
• Lik
every
voice.
Our
inten>on
is
to
lik
everyone’s
voice
higher.
Make
sure
every
voice
is
heard.
• Honor
our
differences.
We
can
honor
our
differences
without
trying
to
reconcile
them.
Wonder,
“Where
is
our
common
ground?”
How
do
we
walk
the
journey
together?
• We
create
meaning
together,
a
“memorandum
of
understanding”.
Without
others
meaning
breaks
down,
value
is
lost,
and
the
team
loses
its
vitality.
• Create
a
safe
place.
There
must
be
a
“safe
container”
created
for
the
conversa>on,
a
place
without
hos>lity
or
fear.
• Observe
and
listen
to
one
another.
This
collabora>ve
listening
posi>on,
is
focused
on
listening
for
understanding
as
opposed
to
listening
for
nego>a>on.
• Be
apprecia>ve,
aoen>ve
and
respecpul,
allow
space
for
the
other
without
interrup>ng
and
offer
posi>ve
rather
than
judging
comments
or
ques>ons.
38. Phase
3:
Refrac>ng
strengths
outward:
Connec>ng
strengths
to
vision
and
mission
² refocus
aoen>on
and
memory
on
strengths
² mo>vates
sustained
effort
² builds
self-‐reflec>ve
capacity
² strength
storytelling
as
collec>ve
narra>on
39. Kimo
stories
of
community
ini>a>ves
sharing
in
the
na>onal
“cake”
• Nyumba
Kumi
community
watch
• Playground
constructed
• Livelihood
op>ons
for
families
• Security
team
formed
• Peace
and
reconcilia>on
ac>vi>es
• Educa:onal
outreach
and
ac:vi:es
63. TR604:
Collec>ve
Trauma
and
Community
Healing
• This
3CR
advanced
trauma
course
explores
collec>ve
trauma
and
community
interven>ons
and
provides
a
deep
understanding
of
the
humanitarian
needs
of
individuals,
families,
organiza>ons
and
communi>es
in
Eastern
Africa
(Kenya),
living
under
condi>ons
of
con>nuous
trauma>c
stress.
It
will
widen
the
lens
from
which
we
view
trauma
theory
and
treatment,
to
include
an
emphasis
on
resilience,
posi>ve
deviance,
and
strength
based
approaches
to
treatment.
The
immersion
experience
is
designed
to
offer
students
an
opportunity
to
do
field
work
and
collaborate
with
counselors
and
community
service
providers
from
a
Kenyan
Non-‐Government
Organiza>on
(NGO).
Current
programs
include:
drug
and
alcohol
abuse
preven>on,
peace
building,
relief
and
disaster
management,
youth
and
family
programs,
educa>onal
outreach,
and
programs
to
promote
access
to
healthcare
for
marginalized
groups
of
the
Kenyan
popula>on.
The
student
is
responsible
for
an
addi>onal
course
fee
to
cover
transporta>on,
room
and
board.
