| Resource exercises are activities that supply the training session participants with the required resources to accomplish psychologically complex exercises, and to develop self-defense mechanisms against unpleasant memories and experiences. Resource exercises also assist the group in the quickest possible recovery after discussing concrete, tragic cases of violence against women.
The resource exercises include "icebreaker", or getting acquainted exercises, aimed at relaxation and releasing tension, increasing participants' comfort level and group cohesion, developing an atmosphere of mutual support, etc. These exercises can be used to set a tone for the time a group will be together during training. Icebreakers should not be used to avoid dealing with anxiety but rather to provide a less threatening environment. | 