Girls Circle Facilitator Initial Training
DAY ONE
Participants practice and experience the circle format in small groups, group discussion, and interactive learning.
- Welcome and Introduction/Group Icebreaker
- Philosophy & Rationale of Girls Circles
Current research and relational issues affecting girls – the need for a “safe space.” Explanation of “resiliency” and “relational” models and how it applies to the context of a girls’ circle support group, “circle” versus “ordinary” communication, developmental stages of adolescent girls.
- Six-Step Circle Format – How and Why It Works
Presentation of the Six Step Basic Circle Format to create safety and bonding in a support group setting, creating a structure and a space, how to combine verbal and creative activities to encourage respectful and purposeful participation. The Six Step Circle Format will be practiced and experienced by all participants.
- The Primary Role of the Facilitator
Defining and clarifying the role of the facilitator, legal and ethical considerations, confidentiality and it’s limitations, responding to harmful and high-risk situations.
- Principles of Group Communication
Nine basic principles used to establish bonding, trust, and group cohesion; how to present the guidelines and methods to establish commitment and adherence to these principles.
- Methods for Handling Group Dynamics
Strategies to manage group dynamics, minimize disruptions, and maximize cohesion; stages of group development, conflict resolution. Managing group dynamics will be role-played by facilitators and participants.
- Wrap-Up and Closing Circle
DAY TWO
Participants practice facilitation skills and leading group discussions with additional role-playing of challenging group dynamics.
- Opening and De-Brief of Day One
- Effective Facilitation Skills – Get Kids Talking
The “Art of Facilitation,” setting expectations and objectives, question/answer techniques to encourage critical thinking, behavior choices, and decision making; effective listening skills, modeling effective group behavior, and pitfalls to avoid.
- Co-Facilitation as an Option
How to co-facilitate a group – the role and communication between co-facilitators.
- How to Shape and Hold Lively Group Discussions
Presentation of the Girls' Circle Association “Group Discussion Model,” open, structured and experiential models of discussion, advantages of group discussion, preparation to lead a discussion, and techniques for making discussions engaging and lively. Participants will practice the “group discussion model” by leading a small group discussion followed by practical, constructive feedback from the facilitators and their peers.
- Wrap-up and Closing Circle
If you are interested in receiving a brochure on Girls Circle Facilitator Training, please e-mail your street mailing address to info@girlscircle.com.
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Girls Circle Advanced Facilitator Training
DAY ONE
- Theory of Misbehavior in Groups
Understanding misbehavior, faulty unconscious beliefs of girls, how to remain neutral and effective
- Four Main Goals of Misbehavior
Understanding the goals of misbehavior, effective "preventions" "and interventions" to utilize
- Role-Playing Personal Challenges
Identifying personal challenges and barriers to effectiveness, role-playing of preventions and interventions
DAY TWO
- The Six Stages of Change
Knowledge of the cyclical nature of change - how to be influential through the change process
- Advanced Listening and Reflective Listening Techniques
Listening skills vital to a facilitator's success in leading girls through critical thinking and motivation to change
- Motivational Interviewing Theory
Understanding motivational interviewing in the context of support groups - when and how to help with change and decision-making.
- Facilitator Role-Plays
Participant role plays using advanced reflective listening techniques, trainer and peer evaluation and feedback.
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