ACT - Co-creation Toolkit - Stinky Fish

A short method to enable people to share concerns and anxieties to create openness and clear the air. The stinky fish metaphor is used to illustrate that if you keep negative thoughts and feelings but never talk about them, the ‘stinkier’ it gets. By putting your ‘stinky fish’ on the table, people can relate to each other, break the ice, get more comfortable sharing, and uncover areas for learning and development.