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Show V Page 10 Wednesday, February 16, 1977 S Mental Hpnltli 0 un i X Quality Of Communication Counts The Women's Expectations Seminar held at the Kimball Art Center last Friday, brought together a group of Park City women from fifteen fif-teen to fifty, in an afternoon that shared experiences ex-periences and anticipations of life in yesterdays, today's and tomorrow's world. Young women, grades 10 through 12 from Park High were invited in-vited to hear a panel of women from Park City a i 'I ilt Lake, and to participate in a game of problem solving and future projection. Ms. Beth Garrister and Ms. Brenda Hancock of the Utah Commission on the Status of Women, sounded the first notes of the day's tone. "What we're trying to do here is explore possibilities." The seminar, which came together in the hope of giving the young women an opportunity to assess their present situations, formulate and verbalize future expectations and begin to theoretically cope with chance factors that might alter these expectations, was a success as an introduction to the responsibilities of self-determinism. self-determinism. "When I Grow Up" is the handle for the game drawn up by the Commission on the Status of Women. The game consists of 10 profiles, per group of six players, which outline possible expectations ex-pectations a young woman may or may not have regarding her own future. Beginning with the expectation that all women might have in terms of longevity. "You will live to be 75." The first segment outlines "expectations" that are representative of sociological fact. (i.e. studies show that 9 of 10 women will work outside the home.) "You willwill not be married. You willwill not attend college. You will work outside out-side your home for part of your life." The second half of each profile hides a chance factor that we each uncover in turn as the game progresses, then as a group try to resolve the new situation. For example: "Chance Factors. As a junior in college you fall in love with a major in forestry. Your prospective husband is not as far along as you are, having been on a 2 year church mission. He is a sophomore. He wants you to drop out of school and work to help him complete a " bachelor's degree and possibly a doctor's degree. How do you resolve the problem?" Options are suggested and discussed. Some of these people already have some sense of foresight. Sister, mothers have dealt with situations, that have been lessons in this "game." Others are quick to respond easily, providing solutions that stop halfway. Reality; naturally binding laws, are guiding reminders-the reminders-the present labor market, the cost of childcare, etc. After an hour of trying to stretch our visions of ourselves into our possible futures, and discussing the means of best preparing for a life in which we can define our own direction, the groups met together in the members' room for refreshments and to trade solutions to the situations we'd encountered in the game. The players from the high school were shy, vivacious, confident, apprehensive, long-seeing and with their minds and hearts in the moment at hand. It was great to take a peek into each other's perspectives, and it was a healthy exercise exer-cise to extend reason and imagination toward creating options that would open the way into a satisfying future. The last hour was enlivened by a panel of speakers; Sandy Jackson, Shirley Smith, Kay Millar, Pam Mortensen, and Brenda Hancock who each shared the course her life had taken thus far, whether according to a long time plan or from watching it wind itself out and recognizing opportunities as they presented themselves. Bank examiner, doctor, student toward a Phd., each of these women demonstrated the open field of possibilities that lie before the person who has a sense of herself, and of her own unique way of being in the world, in its diversity-who can sort out the options so that they are inviting rather than overwhelming. It was a day that made some positive first, steps. It appears that it might even be more helpful help-ful to have another such seminar oriented more closely towards investigating specific vocations andor educational opportunities, after high school. For what it was, thanks to Beth Garrister and Brenda Hancock and to Chris Sproul from Park High whose intention made it happen. Thank you especially to the high school women who joined their energy with ours and who are awake to the richness of their own potential and to the world . : " y V Cxi ' fx y Dr. Ford McBride Tinipanogos h-ntal Health Center ! ha e a young friend who has difficulty communicating. com-municating. He usually iloesn't say anything to his pa rents because he feels - orse after talking to them. When critical issues are iiisciissod he and his parents ml up fighting. Obviously my friend is from a family of poor communicators. Children model how their parents express themselves. Parents are key people in teaching their children how to communicate effectively. Siblings, friends, and schools can't do the job alone. How can a parent tell if he or she is communicating skillfully? An important measure of effective communication com-munication is how well you're understood. If communication com-munication has been successful suc-cessful individuals know KAC To Host Boise The Kimball Art Center will host Boise, Idaho, walercolorisl Dr. Louis Peck in a one-man show beginning Sunday, February 19th through Saturday, March 12th. A reception will be held trom 1 :imi p.m. -5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19th with a gallery talk by the artist lollowing the reception. In addition. Dr. Peck will conduct con-duct a FREE watercolor workshop on Saturday, February 18th, from 1:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. at the art center. cen-ter. Dr. Peck currently serves "professor and chairman nl the Department of Art at l:tise State College. "As one t iiis iormer students," said .'dan Crooks, Director of the Kimball Art Center, "I can readily speak to his espousal of the painter's need for a disciplined approach to his subject matter. On that point, he was and is adamant and unforgiving. "As this show indicates. Peck's reputation as a deft water-colorist water-colorist is deserved," said Crooks. "Peck's control and sensitivity to the subtle color variations of nature are not accidental. They are firmly grounded in his belief that nature is still the painter's best teacher and stimulator." The last few years have brought Dr. Peck several important commissions and awards. In 1968, he was chosen to be one of seven American artists to represent the United States at the Olympic games in Mexico City. In 19t;:i and again last year, his water-colors water-colors have been reproduced in the 1'onl Times. In 1974. Dr. Peck held a one-man show at Utah State University Univer-sity and previously at Hrigham Young University. "Though the name of Louis Peck is not widely known in Utah, in our neighboring state of Idaho, that name is synonymous with water-color," water-color," continued 'Crooks. He added that Idahoans have come to expect Peck's signature on watercolors of the Idaho landscape. ufABLISMENf Featuring the best omeletts this side of Poison Creek. Open Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m.-3 p.m.-; Sat & Sun. 8-6. Beer available. Dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday. 1317 Main Street 649-8284 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Thursday, Friday & Saturday STAN SMITH MEMORIAL BAND "Country Music" 9-1-30 where they stand. Com munication becomes a facilitator and not a hindrance. hin-drance. Tasks are completed and a healthy balance of give and take is maintained A critical key in productive produc-tive communication is actively ac-tively listening to what the child is saying. There is a difference between hearit'.g what the child says and listening to what he says. Actively Ac-tively listening to a child is wanting to understand how he feels. The child needs to know that you are with him. This may mean putting the newspaper down, leaning forward with interest and giving him your full attention. atten-tion. Research suggests that a ihild who isn't exposed to good communication will have difficulty in school and with peers. Self doubt and frustration can also result. For their children's sake parents need to examine themselves and correct non- -productive and self- : defeating communication ' styles. . ;. Talking more doesn't t necessarily mean better ; communication. It is the J quality of your com-munication com-munication that counts, not ; quantity. ; Dr. McBride can be seen every Wednesday on Channel Chan-nel It's "Newsroom" at 6:00 andl 1:00 p.m. I prmenis If- urs. n' Roll" Fri. & Sat. i jt SUNDAY SPECIAL Mo Cover Afternoon Lie Music Starts at 4:00 HAPPY HOUR 2:00-5:00 REDUCED DRINK PRICES Come Early - Stay Late mm&xmmwam GRAND OPENING Saturday & Sunday, Feb. 12th & 13th 10 A.M. to Dusk But Don't Wait Until Then, Call TODAY! SILVER TOWN CONDOM! 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