This document outlines a workshop on using Duplo dolls to design desired futures. The workshop will involve using the dolls with treasure chests, pads, and building blocks to visualize possibilities. Participants will be encouraged to draw from their own creativity and learn from clients to differentiate futures. The workshop provider aims to empower participants through questioning and reframing challenges in a hopeful way.

1. An
addi'onal
language
Design
your
desired
future
with
duplo
dolls
by
Elke
Gybels
–
Belgium
www.decontext.be

2. Figuring
Futures
The
art
of
(re)framing
challenges
crea'vely
www.figuringfutures.com

3. Content
of
this
workshop
• Case
report
• Requirements
• Hope:
treasure
chest
• Possibili7es
• Benefits
–
experiences
–
findings
• Theore7cal
framework
• Advice
• Try-­‐out
experiences

6. Combina'on
• The
power
of
visualisa7on
• Ques7oning
from
the
range
of
thought
that
inspires
you
• Framework/thinking/schedules

7. Requirements:
dolls

8. Treasure
chests

9. Pen
or
a
magic
wand
and
a
piece
of
string

10. Coloured
pads
(step
by
step)

11. Duplo
building
A
doll
and
“a
liEle
one”
blocks
and
milk
cups

12. The
hopeful
therapist/coach:
meaning
of
the
treasure
chests
Homework:
assignment

13. Possibili'es:
learn
from
your
clients
and
use
your
own
crea'vity

14. to
differen'ate

15. Ques'ons

16. Thank
you
!
Lego
world
people
set

17. Contact:
Elke
Gybels
elke.gybels@decontext.be
www.decontext.be
www.figuringfutures.com