Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
A Best Friend EWRT 1A 4 pm
1. A Best Friend (EWRT 1A 4:00)
Respectsmy independence
Has mutualrespect for our differences
We respect each other’sspace
There may be a balance sheetfor some; there may be no balance
sheetfor others
Is able to accept help
We have a true connection; there is no back-stabbing.The trust is
real and ongoing
Sense of humorcrucial, joking and sarcasm fine.
A naturalchemistry, someone who is drawn to me and vice versa
Someonewho knowswhatmy needs/beliefsare and valuesthem
Someonewho helpsme grow, change andevolve, who motivates
me
I need someoneto read my face and body language
I can show all my emotions
Ride or die; will protectme when I am in danger
Instead of someone pushingme away, they willstay when I need
them and do their best to help me
Someonewho is a positive reality check for me—forgiving, though.
We can talk and be completely involvedin each other’s stuff, talk
for hours
My best friend has to like me for my self, my heart, my valuesand
my character