<div dir="ltr">Andrea - so glad to see you here. Skye<br></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Sun, Mar 23, 2014 at 4:28 PM, Harrison Owen <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:hhowen@verizon.net" target="_blank">hhowen@verizon.net</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div link="blue" vlink="purple" lang="EN-US"><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Andrea ... Just say yes. What happens in grief stricken circumstances is that space closes. People turn in on themselves and what would be a bad situation becomes worse, or at least more painful. The “answer” is pretty simple – just open some space and the healing will begin. Also, if I can be of any help, I am just across the river. I know that Maryland does seem to some like a foreign country, but the natives are generally friendly. Give me a call if I can help. Or just give me a call, and we might have lunch.<u></u><u></u></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d"><u></u> <u></u></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1f497d">Harrison<u></u><u></u></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> <a href="mailto:oslist-bounces@lists.openspacetech.org" target="_blank">oslist-bounces@lists.openspacetech.org</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:oslist-bounces@lists.openspacetech.org" target="_blank">oslist-bounces@lists.openspacetech.org</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Andrea Chiou<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Sunday, March 23, 2014 1:00 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:oslist@lists.openspacetech.org" target="_blank">oslist@lists.openspacetech.org</a><br><b>Subject:</b> [OSList] A possible first for me - at least on the inspiring OS side - if not facilitating as well<u></u><u></u></span></p>
</div></div><div><div class="h5"><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hi all - first time posting here, though I’ve been reading from this list for probably 1/2 year or more.<u></u><u></u></p><div>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I’m happy that I can have confidence with the support of this group - as I have seen, as recently as today, all the support that is so freely and lovingly given - especially to slightly jittery new facilitators...<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">The context for this email is:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">My son’s high school here in Fairfax County VA, has been experiencing a high number of suicides - six in the past 2 years, two in one week alone in February. There have also been others at nearby schools. Recently, the school sponsored a large gathering of administrators and specialists inviting the parents to come listen. IT was a one-way information feed. I described it in a blog post here. h<a href="http://adaptivecollaboration.com/2014/03/06/prevention-and-build-quality-in-how-can-we-help-stem-teen-suicide/" target="_blank">http://adaptivecollaboration.com/2014/03/06/prevention-and-build-quality-in-how-can-we-help-stem-teen-suicide/</a><u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">As I mention in the post, my only suggestion that I wrote on the ‘card’ they provided to parents for ideas was: conduct an open space…<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I also suggested this later on a community Facebook group that was established by parents to further the discussion and collaboration around the issues of mental health and stemming suicide at our high school..<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">And today: I received THIS:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Mrs. Chiou,<br>
<br>I am on the committee planning the upcoming FCPS Summit on Mental Health. I noticed on the community of solutions Facebook page that you posted information about the use of an Open Spaces format for encouraging discussions and free exchange of information at a conference. I followed your suggestion and googled it, listened to the presentation and read the information.<br>
<br>I'd love to talk to you for a few minutes about the logistics of this approach. Do you have a number where I could reach you?<br><br>Mary Ann Panarelli<br>Director, Intervention and Prevention Services<br>Fairfax County Public Schools<br>
<a href="tel:571-423-4020" value="+15714234020" target="_blank">571-423-4020</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I am floored!! Amazed. Humbled!<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I have not responded yet … :-)<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">My experience with Open Space is through Agile Coach camp and Culture Conference in Philly 2 years ago. And reading this list and following a few especially agile folks who are passionate about OS (Dan is one)<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">My passion comes from knowing there are voices which aren’t heard and need to speak. I care about listening, giving people space to talk. <u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">My extreme passion in this particular case, comes about from the urgency of this particular social problem. My own son is still a student there, and has grappled himself with depression/lows and occasional suicidal thoughts. <u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">So, the question becomes, what do I do next?. Of course, I will respond to her with my phone number and a suggested time to speak with her. And I will read the whole OST guide (I’ve seen that advice numerous times, but now I need to get going on it).<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">What else do you suggest? <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Perhaps I can be more specific with my questions to you after I finish reading the guide. <u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Mean time, I am checking in with you:<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I am glad; this is wonderful/scary.<u></u><u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I am afraid; first time.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I am sad; the trend of suicides in our community affecting our youth isn’t turning around.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am glad; I have resources, people and ideas; even though I am not a mental health specialist, I can do small things to make a big difference.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I’m IN!<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for listening!<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u> <u></u></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Andrea<u></u><u></u></p></div></div></div></div></div><br>_______________________________________________<br>
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