Exercise / ‘Summarising’ STEP 1: Using the case studies given below, ask the participants to discuss the following question: • How can what has been accomplished in each of the two case studies be summarised? The first case study is fairly straightforward, but the participants should find the second case study more challenging. STEP 2: Once the facilitator has received enough inputs, he or she should provide his or her own summary of the two case studies. It is important during this stage to highlight the two aspects of the definition as given above. Firstly, illustrate how the key moments are identified and consolidated, and, secondly, explain why each moment contributed to the dialogue. The facilitator must illustrate that it is always possible to find something positive. > Case study 1 • Participants have been discussing the topic of HIV/Aids; • One participant told the group that he is HIV positive; • Another participant expressed discomfort about knowing this, but asked the participant some follow-up questions; • A discussion followed in which participants explored perceptions they have of people who are HIV positive and also the social experience of having the disease; and • Based on this discussion, the group agreed that a common problem they all face is the social stigma associated with HIV. > Case study 2 • Participants have been discussing the topic of gender equality; • One participant expressed a very traditional perspective on the separate roles of men and women; • These points were responded to by a very emotional participant who accused the first participant of being sexist; • A heated discussion followed in which it became clear that the dialogue group was divided on what gender rights should be; and • As the moderator, you were able to prevent a serious argument, but it is clear that participants have opposing views on this issue. Debriefing Objectives of debriefing • To better understand how participants view the progress of the dialogue; • To identify major issues to be further discussed by the dialogue group; and • To convey to participants a sense that progress is being made. Module 3: Dialogue in community healing 65 3