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How effective did you find the ropes course to be?

  • “It was fun…. it was a great foundation of trust that we can build on”.
  • “It helped the team connect. I liked the team building and that there was not just one leader”. “Having the agreement of respect made it easier to work together”.
  • “It was fun…no one person was better than another”.
  • “I liked how we were a team…it brought us all together…it was laid back and fun…. it made everybody feel comfortable”.

What was the benefit of the Alliance Session?

  • “It connected us even more…. we learned about each other’s qualities and had more trust”.
  • “I felt equal…we built on trust”.
  • “We laid down the “rules” to be open-minded and non-judging. We all agreed so it made it comfortable to be in the group”.

Any differences in how you see yourself?

  • “I recognize problems in the school I overlooked before…like pushing in the hallways…. kids not being nice to one another”. “I feel good because I am not doing it myself”.
  • “I tend to look more at my positive qualities rather than the negative now”.
  • “I worry less now…. my self talk is kinder now.”
  • “I like myself more…I’m not as hard on myself…. I feel more confident”.
  • “ I’m more confident…not shy and reserved. It helped me to be myself…to be a leader in school. I don’t worry what other people think of me anymore”.
  • “I’ve been able to identify areas in myself I can help, like stress”
  • “I’m nicer to people now. I don’t pick on people as much. It doesn’t feel right anymore.”

Any differences in how you see others now?

  • “I look beyond their physical qualities now…. I also try to look more at the positive”.
  • “I’m nicer to other people now”.
  • “I don’t judge others as often.”
  • “I’m more open to other’s feelings…more compassionate. Before I was a little more narrow minded”.
  • “I’ve been able to share what I learned with my friends that have the same problems I do.”

What do you enjoy most about Inside Out?

  • “Being able to talk about what’s happening with me and relating to what others share.”
  • “Everyone gets along…there’s no fighting.”
  • “It is very worth while…I’m very thankful.”
  • “It is very encouraging.”
  • “It makes me think.”
  • “I feel more compassionate.”
  • “It’s comfortable…no one is worried about being judged or making a mistake.”
  • “I like myself more now. I don’t worry about what other people think.”