Hello everyone.
I've just returned to my pc and perused the
postings regarding Nick's departure.
One way or another it seems some 'group process
time' emerged after Nick left. What I've picked up is the way some of
us feel that top heavy- lightweight exchanges (!?)can potentially
put some people off, either because they feel excluded or
are disinterested in the non-content (or perceived lack of substance) of
the exchanges.
The proposed solutions to this seem to
be that we introduce ourselves when we come on the scene and try
to contribute frequently meanwhile responding to personalised
postings 'backchannel',-thus respecting the overall aim of this e group
without becoming too rigid thereby losing our spontaneity and the space to
let off steam.
This is my spontaneous contribution. And if there's
anyone on the list out there who feels daunted by the perceived 'clubiness'
I'm encouraging you not to hold back for as long as I
have.
A question: how can we respond backchannel if an
individuals email address doesn't appear on the posting?
Helen
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2003 5:07
PM
Subject: Nick Totton
Hello Folks
Just to let you know that I have taken it off
my own bat to write to Nick saying that there were numerous responses asking
him not to leave. I added that his would be a valuable voice in
any future discussions about Psych-Couns and essentially asked 'Will you come
back'
I've told Nick that I would let everyone know
of my post to him.
Kindest
Gerald