TRANSCRIPTS OF THIRD THURSDAY FORUMS
Third Thursdays Forums were written discussions that took place in our private Live Forums (3rd Thursdays) by Partners for Youth Empowerment Facebook Group approximately once per month from 2013 to 2020. Transcripts of the discussions are archived here.
The categories below include personal development, group dynamics, and technique. Simply click on the link to view the PDF file.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Walking the Talk: June 2019
- Keeping it Fresh: May 2019
- Learning from Failure: August 2018
- Aftermath: February 2018
- Self-Belief: March 2018
- Presence: January 2018
- Patience: November 2017
- Facilitation and the Inner Life: October 2017
- Developing Your Style: September 2017
- The Ups and Downs of Personal Vulnerability in Facilitation: May 2017
- Personal Journey of a Facilitator: April 2016
- Transforming Limiting Beliefs as Facilitators: October 2015
- A Facilitator’s Presence: April 2015
- Self-Love for Facilitators: October 2014
- Daily Practices for a Facilitator: June 2014
- Working with Intention: January 2014
- How do you continue the Learning Journey?: June 2013
GROUP DYNAMICS
- The Beauty of Boundaries: November 2019
- Resistance and Conflict: October 2019
- Balancing Introversion and Extroversion in Group Dynamics: November 2018
- Inclusivity in Facilitation: July 2018
- Adjusting Activities for Different Abilities and Learning Styles: June 2018
- Working with Strong Emotion: April 2018
- The Strength of Silence: August 2017
- Talking Your Process: July 2017
- Intervening in Difficult Group Dynamics: January 2017
- The Value and Practice of Interrupting in Group Process: February 2017
- Equity Centered Facilitation and Safe Spaces: January 2016
- Case Studies for Process Design: June 2016
- Balancing Voice and Power in Group Dynamics: May 2016
- Case Studies for Process Design: September 2016
- Facilitating the Elephant in the Room: August 2016
- Eye Contact in Group Facilitation: June 2015
- The Meaning of Listening in Facilitation: February 2015
- Dealing with Broken Agreements: January 2015
- Facilitating with Friends and Family: December 2014
- Dealing with Broken Agreements: May 2014
- Co-Facilitation Best Practices: April 2014
- Facilitating with Friends and Family: December 2013
TECHNIQUE
- Facilitating Inclusion: September 2019
- Fruitful Feedback: August 2019
- Nature Connection for Empowerment: July 2019
- The Dance of Co-Facilitation: April 2019
- Giving Great Instructions: May 2018
- Facilitating Strong Openings and Closings for Camps/Workshops: June 2017
- Facilitating One-On-One Conversations: April 2017
- Structures and Activities for Group Dialogue: March 2017
- When to Share Your Personal Story as a Facilitator: March 2016
- Facilitating Anti-Oppression Conversations: July 2016
- Visual Arts in Facilitation: August 2015
- Facilitation in an Online World: March 2015
- Creative Classroom: July 2014
- Using Movement with Groups of Mixed Ability: November 2014
- Using Mindfulness with Groups: September 2014
- Designing Activities: March 2014
- Facilitating Activism: February 2014
- Poetry Workshop Ideas: November 2013
- Ice Breakers: March 2013