Trainers:
Anup KARIA, Dipl. PW and
Stanya STUDENTOVA, Mgr. Dipl. PW
astafacilitation.net are Process Oriented Psychologists and UKCP accredited psychotherapists with a rich experience of working with individuals and groups, from families and small therapy groups to organizational teams and large public forums. They teach group facilitation internationally.
Who should attend:
This course is designed for those who either work with groups or would like to develop their work in this direction.
Content:
Programme Description
Facilitating groups of all kinds can be a rich and challenging experience and requires perception, awareness and skills; it calls for sensitivity to the multitude of experiences in the group and support of this diversity. This interactive learning programme brings together cutting edge group work theory, methodology and skills to build and hone facilitation ability. At its core is the understanding that personal and professional experiences are intrinsic to learning and that the personal growth and awareness of the facilitator are key. Through intensive skills training and close tutor contact, participants will be supported to discover their personal and cultural diversity of facilitation styles and connect their learning directly to their professional life and the wider community.
Theoretical Approach
The course will be based on the phenomenological approach of Worldwork, a small and large group facilitation model which offers a robust theoretical framework together with a number of powerful tools, methods and metaskills. Worldwork, developed by Arnold Mindell, is based on the concept of 'deep democracy' , the experience that groups, organizations and communities can reach deep understanding and find creative directions when all parts are included and interact with facilitation.
Course Structure
The course will include theoretical and experiential classes on different aspects of facilitating groups, exercises and case studies. Since personal development and group facilitation will be a key element in the program, each session will have group processes built in, in which we will learn and practice group facilitation methods. Participants will also be asked to practice and apply these skills in outside situations and in peer sessions.
Overview of the sessions
Session 1: (2 days): Introduction to group work theories and 'deep democracy' principle, role of facilitator, inner work and rhythm of group life
Session 2: Facilitating the field; fundamental skills and metaskills; roles, ghost roles, hotspots and cool spots
Session 3: Awareness of rank and facilitating inner and outer diversity;
Session 4: Conflicts; escalation and de-escalation, understanding conflict rhythms and how to facilitate them
Session 5: facilitation in the hot spots, strong emotions, collective and personal histories and group dynamics
Session 6: confidence and motivation of the facilitator; methods to stay balanced and lead in the midst of chaos
Session 7: (2 days): lab - skills building and self development; creativity and facilitation of change in the groups; teamwork
Session 8: group endings; self, peer, tutor evaluation; group presentations and projects.
On completion of the course participants will be able to:
Assessment will consist of a combination of self, peer and tutor evaluation and a substantial written essay (based on the application of the learning to each participant's current group-work involvement). Participants will be encouraged to read widely around the subject and to apply their learning independently. Successful participants will receive an Inter-Psyche/Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Certificate in Group Facilitation.
More information about the course content and method
Website:
astafacilitation.net, telephone: 0044 20 85795123, email: asta_info@btinternet.com
Send application form to Louise Stringer at Inter-Psyche
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