Navigating the emotional currents of community change

community leadership, change, emotions

The social phenomenon of change impacts a Universities psychological sense of community. This workshop introduces a new change model that positions emotions through a psychological sense of community lens. Participants will engage in an experiential ‘object mediated communication’ pedagogical approach that uses tangible visual images designed as psychosocial metaphors to enhance participant dialogue. Participants will externalize thinking, reflection, and sharing to help change how we talk about change. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss how both the model and the pedagogical approach can be adapted and transferred across a variety of academic content and contexts.

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