In preparation for the facilitation workshops I’ll be leading this summer, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the relationship between listening, attention and holding/activating space in classrooms, meetings, public forums, rehearsals, engagement activities, arts and health settings…so I did some writing about that. Link in bio.
Yesterday with State of Mind in Rocky Boy was special. We spent the entire day in the new Miyo Pimatisiwinkamik Youth Wellness Center, a 30,000 sq. ft. youth-centered facility that blends Western healthcare with Indigenous knowledge, providing holistic care from birth to young adulthood. The building, which you can see in some of these photos, is incredible. It was developed after years of community visioning and youth input. We are among the first guests to be in the space; we held workshops and our performance there. The HS students we met feel the support and care the facility and its programming represent- our time with them was inspiring, and illuminating. And the adults- the educators, the health workers, the local leaders- who made this happen and who staff the building and its programs- they’re not done. Their work continues, and as they serve their community’s young people, they’re also trying to figure out how to support each other, and all the adults in this tight-knit community. This morning we co-host a local coalition meeting at the Health Center across the street; we’ll debrief from yesterday, and we’ll be exploring ways to return and continue our collaboration here.w/Kendra Potter, Ean Kessler and Octavio Jimenez.
Wanting to take some time and keep building your skills facilitating, guiding, organizing and stewarding group process? Join me in one of these 5 cities this summer for a three day workshop. Registration open, slots still left. Link in bio. Thx for sharing. San Fran, Philly, Salt Lake City, Winston-Salem, Augusta Maine.
@hereartscenter I’m fortunate to be co-directing Off the Record at Here Arts Center in nyc. Previews start April 5. Gratitude to everyone involved especially my phenomenal directing partner @annalisadias and writer/performer @jamesscruggs
Join us for an inspiring workshop with Michael Rohd, co-hosted by JustME for JustUS and Viles Arboretum! Whether you facilitate, teach, lead, or host in various settings — classrooms, arts, health, community meetings, municipalities, or organizations — this workshop is for you!
Dive into essential skills to design meaningful experiences, help your groups achieve their goals, and move through difficult moments when they arise. We’ll explore the power of curiosity, deep listening, boundary setting, the transformative power of understanding context and purpose, and specific strategies for navigating the challenges your participants with encounter within themselves, and with each other.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your facilitation skills! Register now using the QR code above or in the link in our bio!
Come learn a touring theatre and mental health residency model this summer. 3 day national institute in DC in late June (virtual option available). Info and registration at link in bio and at QR code. Limited slots, half gone. So far folks from ten states are joining. Please share.
Summer 3 day facilitation workshops in San Fran; Philly; Winston-Salem NC; Salt Lake City;Augusta Maine- info and registration at QR code and in bio at links. Please share and thx.
Part of the chorus of keeping what’s happening in Minneapolis in our focus every day. Not a story to get burned out on or let become background noise. It’s happening, people are standing up, and we need to see it every day.
As we complete our 30th tour residency/performance with State of Mind, I wrote about it, and about some of what we’re learning. Link in bio under theatre and building trust.
