Group Perception Example
A complete example demonstrating the group perception skill lifecycle with consent framework, facilitation guide, and structured debrief.
The Exercise
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | collective-label-delay |
| Purpose | Team workshop exploring perception and language |
| Participants | 8 people |
| Duration | 10 min exercise + 10 min debrief |
| Facilitator | Required (not participating) |
Three Phases
| Phase | Duration | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Name Storm | 2 min | Rapid-fire naming of shared object |
| Silence | 3 min | Look at object without speaking |
| Texture Report | 5 min | Describe using only sensations (no name) |
Consent Framework
Every group exercise begins with a read-aloud consent script:
- Clear description of what will happen
- Right to withdraw without explanation
- No pressure to share inner experience
- Explicit verbal consent from each participant
- Observation-only option for anyone who declines
Facilitator Requirements
- Facilitator does NOT participate (can't hold space and go deep)
- Grounding protocol ready (Pocket Exit)
- Quiet step-out space available
- Troubleshooting guide for common situations
- No pressure for "breakthrough" narratives
Debrief Design
- Sharing optional — no one required to speak
- "What did you notice?" not "What did you feel?"
- No interpreting others' experiences
- Graceful close after natural pause
Safety Review: Passed
- Full consent framework with explicit verbal agreement
- Facilitator not participating
- Distress response protocol ready
- No-share option explicitly stated
- Power dynamic awareness included
Try It
/group-perception --exercise collective-label-delay --participants 8 --context "team workshop"
/group-perception --exercise pronoun-relay --context "retreat"
/group-perception --exercise silence-sit --context "meditation group"
"Silence is not absence — it's the parent of language."