Discussion: Power and Control

Why we picked it

Power and control are part of how we move through life. We all want a sense of control. A sense that we can influence what happens to us. A sense that we are not at the mercy of circumstances or other people. But what does power and control actually mean in our lives? And how do we know when we have it, or when we do not? *** What This Conversation Is About This discussion explores how power and control show up in our thinking, our behavior, and our relationships. * What does having power and control feel like? * How do we recognize when we have lost it? * What are the signs we look for, in ourselves and in others? We will also look at: * The difference between actual control and the perception of control * How our interpretation of situations influences whether we feel empowered or not * The behaviors we engage in when we feel in control * The behaviors that show up when we feel we are not *** The Approach This is not about gaining control over others or external situations. It