1. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part VIDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Small Group Discussion Guideline Purpose of small group discussion is to practice speaking English. Please use English when speaking in your group. Only one person speaks at a time. Respect person who is speaking. Listen attentively when a group member is speaking. No whispering with person next to you. Keep your attention focused on conversation in your group only. Do not interrupt/call out to individuals in other groups. Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu

2. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part VIDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Daily Practice: Forgiveness Making the choice to let go of the past; to release anger, judgment, frustration towards ourselves and others Discussion Point: Forgiveness is a choice to let go of the mental and emotional weight of: 1)things we think we did wrong—show self-acceptance 2)things we think others did wrong-show compassion Forgiveness is a gift we give to ourselves; it opens up our mind and heart to receive more good Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu

3. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part VDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Small Group Discussion: 1)Talk about one time in your life when you forgave yourself for something you did. What was your experience? How did you feel? 2) Talk about a time when you forgave someone. What did you do? How was your act of forgiveness received? How did you feel about yourself after you let go of the past? Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu

4. Spring into Mental & Physical Health Part VDaily Practices to Prevent Hardening of the Attitudes Large Group Discussion: Is there anyone willing to share about their experience in today’s discussion groups? Quote to remember: Hosted by Clark College Pathways Peer Mentor Program Contact Program Coordinator for more info @ msprague@clark.edu