ABSTRACT

In both the large and the small groups, the leader(s) introduce the module, engage the participants, and aim to create an atmosphere of trust, where confidences will be respected; the leader(s) also disclose relevant personal and professional material to encourage this process and to reduce the gap between group member and leader. Because humour is such a tremendous asset in helping people to relax and learn without loss of face, an early aim is to create an atmosphere of playful seriousness.