How well did the facilitator lead the group and create a safe space? Please explain and give examples.
Judie and her co-facilitator did a great job of this from moment one. She was welcoming, warm, friendly and invited folks to engage.
How well did the facilitator explain this Skill using the PowerPoint presentation? Please give examples.
Using the power point slides as a guide to the content is important as it helps to keep the facilitator on target. The slides also help participants better understand the concepts and material as they can put words together with pictures in many cases for a better grasp of the material. Don't be afraid to use the slides as a reference point to keep you focused and on point.
How well did the facilitator explain and lead the activities in this Skill? Please explain and give specific examples.
NA
How well did the facilitator lead the Mindful Dialogues and Reflective Writing Exercises in this Skill? Please explain and give specific examples.
NA
What aspects of this Skill did you think the facilitator did exceptionally well? Please give examples.
The recognition of the participants when they provided thoughts, comments, stories, experiences, or feedback was excellent. That also helped to create the safe space mentioned above. Individual recognition is important to help all participants feel like they are contributing members of the group.
You were much more comfortable and organized this time around and it was evident in your facilitation. Kudos.
How well did the facilitator lead the Contemplative Practice in this Skill? Please explain and give specific examples.
NA
What aspects of this Skill could the facilitator improve? Please give examples.
You invited conversation when you started impartiality which was great. Try to start by inviting conversation from participants before jumping in to definitions.
Try to avoid totalizing language. We don't want to say "All millennials..." because inevitably we find one who doesn't fit that mold so we try to avoid that language.
Do you recommend this facilitator to become certified?