"Building Skills for Sustainable Communities" - Free Workshops
Alison Shurvell
Dear Falls Brook Centre Friends,
(apologies for cross-postings)
For the winter and spring of 2011, we are teaming up with local libraries, schools and community centres across New Brunswick to offer the “Skill-Building for Sustainable Communities” Workshop Series to all citizens who are interested in becoming active members of their communities.
This three-part series is free of charge and open to anyone who would like to build their interpersonal and group skills, with the goal of contributing more effectively to positive change in their communities. They were offered throughout the Saint John River Valley in 2009-2010, and are once again open to public in 2011. The three workshop themes are:
“Building Facilitation Skills”: The word “facilitate” means “to make easier”. Facilitators are neutral individuals who guide and monitor discussions in group meetings so that organizations are able to function effectively and have high-quality exchanges of ideas. Good facilitation skills can be essential to any group process, be it learning, decision-making, problem-solving, or skill-building.
“Understanding the Roots of Interpersonal Conflict”: Conflict between individuals spreads negativity into our lives and our communities. It can also stall progress by preventing collaboration and effective communication. This workshop will help participants identify and understand the unexpressed needs that are at the root of all conflict, working towards a meaningful resolution that meets everyone’s needs.
“Awakening your Inner Leader”: There are many types of leaders and multiple aspects of leadership. This workshop offers an experience that allows you to get to know and develop your own inner leader, by aligning your personal goals and learning about your own leadership style.
These workshops were developed in response to the question “what skills do people need in order to take action and make their communities more sustainable, vibrant, and economically viable?” Some of the most widely useful skills that were identified included: facilitating group processes, dealing with interpersonal conflicts that might be holding our entire team back, and becoming leaders by knowing our personal goals and values. These are skills that everyone can learn, and that hopefully everyone will find useful in both their professional and day-to-day lives.
Please see the dates, locations and contact information below. If you are interested in attending, PLEASE sign up in advance so we know how many people to plan for!
Woodstock – New Brunswick Community College
Contact: Alison Shurvell, ali...@fallsbrookcentre.ca or 506.375.4310
Thurs, Feb 24 at 6:30 – Building Facilitation Skills
Thurs, Mar 31 at 6:30- Understanding Interpersonal Conflict
Thurs, Apr 28 at 6:30- Awakening Inner Leader
Perth-Andover- Perth-Andover Pool Complex, Community Room
Contact: Alison Shurvell, ali...@fallsbrookcentre.ca or 506.375.4310
Wednesday, March 16 at 6:00– Building Facilitation Skills
Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00- Understanding Interpersonal Conflict
Wednesday, May 18 at 6:00- Awakening Inner Leader
Doaktown- Doaktown Community School Library
Contact: Belva Brown, Library Manager, 365-2018
Thurs. March 10 at 6:30 - Building Facilitation Skills
Thurs. April 14 at 6:30 - Understanding Interpersonal Conflict
Thurs. May 12 at 6:30 - Awakening Inner Leader
Fredericton North – Nashwaaksis Public Library
Contact: Candace Hare, Library Manager, 453-3241
Tuesday February 15 at 6:00 - Building Facilitation Skills
Tuesday March 15 at 6:00 - Understanding Interpersonal Conflict
Tuesday April 19 at 6:00 - Awakening Inner Leader
Cormier Village (Fr) – Ecoparc Cormier-Village
Contact : Dan Stote, dans...@yahoo.com
Sat. April 16 at 9:30 – Building Facilitation Skills
Sat. April 30 at 9:30- Understanding Interpersonal Conflict
Sat. May 7 at 9:30 - Awakening Inner Leader
For more information about the workshop series, contact Alison Shurvell, Education and Outreach Coordinator at ali...@fallsbrookcentre.ca or (506) 375 4310, or visit:
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/programs/community-development
Alison Shurvell
Education and Outreach Program Coordinator
Falls Brook Centre
