The check-in is a very brief personal weather report . In a sentence or two participants let one another know their current state of mind and heart. This short time is an investment in group process, personal respect, and trust. Next we spend intentional time in recalling the disposition we desire. We are quietly aware that we are the people who are awed in the presence of the One who loves us the most, and that the Holy One is listening attentively.
Some groups use a verbatim style of preparation for supervision.
Others use an evocative style based on focusing techniques. All groups use some form of written presentation. For the purpose of description I ll use the term verbatim to denote both styles. The person who is prepared to present has either sent the others a brief verbatim or has copies for the other members. The verbatim contains enough background on the directee and the direction relationship for the verbatim to make sense to the group members.