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Description<\/strong>
\nHave you ever tried to change someone? To shape someone into your idea of a perfect husband, a perfect child, a perfect parent? Do our expectations of others in the group help them or hinder them?<\/p>\n

Resources<\/strong>
\nCamera (Optional)<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/strong>
\nDivide the group into pairs. One person is the “Sculptor” and one is the “Statue”<\/p>\n

What to Do<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. If participants already know each other, then without talking, the “Sculptor” must position the “statue” into a pose that best illustrates how he or she sees the other person or to illustrate that person’s place or contribution to the group. If participants don’t know each other well, have them pose the “statue” into a role or characteristic that is important to the growth and well being of the group.<\/li>\n
  2. Have each pair work in front of the entire group. Take photos of each “Statue” when the sculptor is finished.<\/li>\n
  3. After the statue has been positioned and a photo has been taken, the “statue” must try to explain to the group, what quality he or she thinks the sculptor is trying to illustrate and explain what they think it means to the rest of the group. Verify with the sculptor what was intended.<\/li>\n
  4. If you have time, ask the pair to switch roles and do it again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Taking it to the Next Level<\/strong>
    \nWe usually have specific expectations of other people. We have an image in our mind of how they should act, the things they should do, and the characteristics they possess. We may even try to shape them according to our expectations of what they should be. But most of the time it simply doesn’t work. Very soon they go back to their old self, leaving both frustrated.<\/p>\n

    Debrief<\/em><\/p>\n