Inviting Emotional Response in LSP
Alec Hamilton, Kristen Klassen, Anne Peabody
Marianne highlights the significance of emotions in the LSP experience and introduces a model for participants to express their feelings about incorporating emotions into workshops. She 2 discusses the biopsychosocial approach outlined in their recently published book, emphasizing the interplay of individual emotions within organizational contexts. Alec discusses the brain science behind emotional connections and their role in enhancing learning, while Kristen emphasizes the importance of psychological safety for organizational development. Marianne emphasizes the facilitator's responsibility to respond appropriately when emotions arise in LSP sessions, detailing the vulnerability loop and its impact on group cohesion. Kristen shares a lesson learned about modeling emotional acknowledgment as a facilitator, stressing that participants will mirror the facilitator's behavior regarding emotionality. The meeting concludes with a Q&A session, encouraging participants to reflect on their emotional experiences during the workshop.
