Some were ego-driven unhappy children in adult bodies. Reflective listening is trying to fully understand what another is saying. Not judging or reacting, just trying to hear, to get into the skin of, the other's point of view. Then repeating it back to check if you have heard correctly. The use of reflective listening was powerful in all instances.
People often calm down just knowing they have been heard.
Performance of all kinds was a feature of the workshop. Using the body, either still or in motion to convey thoughts and feelings is a rich, textured means of both self-exploration and communication. It frees energy and intuition, and makes deep connections. On the night before the workshop ended, we gave each other, and everyone at Commonground four pieces of performance that kept everyone laughing and happy for the duration. We were all wonderful.