This "anti-icebreaker" exercise provides an ideal way to start a retreat, workshop, or community meeting. Facilitated pairings and conversation topics that help people connect to their strengths, and quickly establish deeper connections with others. This exercise uses a trauma-informed approach by weaving choice throughout, focusing on strengths, and providing specific guidelines for listeners that creates a witnessing presence rather than an evaluative one. Participants will carry the conversations and connection throughout the remainder of your event.