Holding Space: Generous approaches to problematic statements and conflict
Feel prepared next time someone says something problematic while you’re facilitating.
You don’t have to feel caught off guard when someone says something problematic or conflict-inducing in the groups you lead.
For years I would live in fear that if my groups got too real, if we opened up participation a little too much, someone was going to say something harmful that would throw the group (and me) off in ways we'd never recover.
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It felt like I was constantly balancing asking people, “be real, be vulnerable, be open!” with secretly hoping they would do that in ways that everyone in the room would find palatable. I said it was a safe (and brave) space for share but I often felt worried and anxious that I wouldn't say the right thing or know how to respond if someone said something problematic.
Rarely, are we given strategies to deal with these moments in specific and concrete ways. But that's exactly what this session is all about.
Imagine If You…
✅ knew how to connect with those who were hurt by a statement and the person who made the statement at the same time
✅ felt confident that you would know what steps to take and be able to take them in high-tension moments
✅ went into your sessions feeling confident you could handle whatever came up
That’s what Holding Space is all about
Join me, Meg Bolger for a 90-minute workshop all about how to navigate conflict and problematic statements in your workshops, meetings, and gatherings.
Structure of the Session
This session will have sections in which you take in new information and time to process and engage with it in live time with fellow facilitators. We will use multiple modalities throughout the session including micro-journaling, live polling, lecture, breakout groups, and large-group discussions. This will ensure that the session is highly engaging, that you leave with practical take-home tips, and that we source the wisdom of the group as well.
Logistical Details
This session will be 90 minutes and take place on Zoom.
There is a cap of 100 participants for the session, this will ensure we can connect in pairs and in small groups in breakout rooms, while also getting to hear from a variety of voices in the full group.
This session will take place on March 21st 1 - 2:30 ET (local times displayed below the header image at the top of the page.)
📣 No late arrivals — doors will close to the workshop after 10 minutes. 📣
Register and you’ll receive:
✅ Access to the live training
✅ Exclusive access to the recording of the training
✅ Access to resources from the workshop to continue learning after the session
What previous participants have said of Holding Space
"Reflective and practical - powerful tools shared to immediately implement!"
"Tremendous insight, simple and practical tools, the right amount of active participation and an amazing facilitator!"
"Masterful facilitation that engaged the head and the heart and left me with concrete tactics to use to navigate conflict."
"Valuable content, practically implementable models, high interaction, inspiring professional facilitation!"
Cost
Price is $149
If you are hoping to register your team of 10+ for this event email us at hello@facilitator.cards for special group rates.
If the cost is prohibitive to you attending the workshop, shoot us an email at hello@facilitator.cards and include details about why you’re interested in the workshop and whether you would need a partial (50%) or full (100%) scholarship in order to attend the workshop.
Questions
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone who facilitates groups, whether leading meetings, trainings, workshops, or in traditional (or non-traditional) classroom settings. If you’re working with people who occasionally say things that aren’t great for you or your group and want more ideas for navigating that moment, this is the workshop for you.
I can’t attend this session are there more?
We will hold this session again but have no firm dates to announce at this time.
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I can’t swing the cost of the session are there ways I can attend for free?
If the cost is prohibitive to you attending the workshop, shoot us an email at hello@facilitator.cards and include details about why you’re interested in the workshop and whether you would need a partial (50%) or full (100%) scholarship in order to attend the workshop.
Who’s Meg Bolger?
Meg Bolger is the head of Facilitator Cards and a long-time social justice educator and facilitator trainer. Meg is the co-founder of The Safe Zone Project, co-author of Unlocking the Magic of Facilitation, and has been facilitating social justice education and training for over a decade. Meg is a geek about all things facilitation and loves to unpack the what, how, when, and why behind the things we can do as facilitators that make all the difference.
Visit the Facilitator Cards YouTube channel to learn about Meg’s philosophy and approach to facilitation.
What is your refund policy?
If you need one, let us know and we’ll make it happen.
Alternatively, you could consider turning your registration cost into a donation to support our scholarship fund!
