Chanchifin (Eugene) Series
Fridays 2-5pm

Location central downtown, shared upon registration
Sponsored by Eugene Peace Works
Sign up for one, some or all, no prerequisites!

Session #1:  Fri, Oct 16 – Group Facilitation Basics: Keeping groups on track

• • How to keep a group moving forward rather than circling around and around
  • Stepping in when someone speaks too long or off topic
  • Practice scenarios for a variety of typical group situations

Session #2:  Fri, Nov 6 – Setting Boundaries for Personal & Group Care

• • Tuning into how you feel, what you need, and your personal “bubble”
  • Using energy, body language, tone and words to set the boundary where it’s needed
  • How to set and maintain a group container, including responding when damage occurs

Session #3:  Fri, Nov 20 – Handling Group Conflicts, Tension & Polarization

• • Staying centered when group upsets arise
  • How to move from positions to interests
  • Hands-on tools like reflective listening, ladder of inference, and polarity management
  • Options and formats that are most likely to help when conflict arises

Session #4:  Fri, Dec 4 – Making Vibrant Group Sessions: Formats, techniques, and “liberating structures” for making group sessions lively and connecting

• • Creative alternatives to meetings where people feel stuck listening to one person talk
  • Energy curve of meetings and how to plan for natural highs and lows
  • What format to use when, how to think about group structures for different situations

Advance registration required, please click here to register. These sessions are offered on a sliding scale, $40-125 suggested fee. Payment is flexible, don’t let financial barriers keep you from attending. Please reach out if any questions.