SessionOne010

AYE Warm-up
KarenStraka EileenStrider

We're offering this "AYE Warm-Up" to make it easier for everyone to participate from a shared understanding of the basics. Last year, some people commented that a pre-conference tutorial, introducing some of this material, might be useful not only to those who had not encountered it before, but also to those who had.

One thing that makes the AYE conference different is session design. At many conferences, the basic format is one or two presenters talking from the front of the room, to rowsful of people seated in chairs. While there might be some of that at this conference, the emphasis is more on simulation and experience. We believe that this approach can be especially effective for this kind of learning, and we'll use it in this tutorial too. That means that you'll have a chance to participate in the session, determining what happens to a very great extent, and having a lot of fun doing it.

We'll introduce the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and several of the tools, techniques and concepts of Virginia Satir, possibly including items from this menu:

triads
the five freedoms
the self-esteem tool kit
the communication stances
the change model
the interaction model

Coverage will be determined in part by surveying the presenters to determine what they feel would be helpful to you, and in part by your feedback.

If you want some particular topics covered, let us know here, by clicking the Edit button, or send us an email. Mail Karen at

Note: This tutorial session will be held the Sunday before the conference, with an extra tuition charge for participants. Please register with Susie Brame if you wish a place in this tutorial.