Embody the capacities to facilitate from awakened wholeness
We are here to love each other, to recognize the sacred world that is already present, and to support our collective unfolding into a deeper and deeper realization of who and what we really are.
Ultimately we are here to open to the light that moves through us, to see ourselves as the very enlightened intention that is always unfolding, and paradoxically to recognize that what we seek is not separate from us here and now.
Our being is boundless, sensitive, and caring. Having the opportunity to be in the role of facilitator is to touch this potential, to come into relationship with, and serve as transcendent compassion.
The learning supports you to embody the capacities to facilitate from awakened wholeness, an approach at the heart of Generating Transformative Change. We will join together in a small, intimate cohort as a community of practice, to learn, practice, and develop these capacities to serve in the deepest way we can.
Emergent Facilitation is open to graduates of GTC and select others who have the development, commitment, and desire to deepen their capacity to take on the role of facilitator for others’ development. Through the application process we will collaboratively determine if the program is a fit for you.
We're looking for people who:
We introduce foundational distinctions and practices, initiate our practice community, and practice facilitating with each other. The program begins with an initial in-person retreat and procedes with regular half-day online learning retreats.
Learning sessions continue with more advanced topics. Facilitation sessions focus on emergent spaces, rather than pre-designed practices, to cultivate deeper presence and self-trust. This session culminates with a self-organized and created facilitation project.
We join at the annual Community Gathering, which will also be a practice field for EF participants. Each participant will design and hold (or co-hold) a session at the community gathering. The cohort will meet regularly during the gathering for support and reflection.
The program takes place over 9 months with 3 in-person mini-retreats and regular online sessions bi-weekly on Fridays from 9:00am – 2:00pm PDT (with an hour break).
Our first session will be an orientation to the program and an opportunity to come into connection and begin weaving our collective. You will be invited to develop a comprehensive personal development plan that aligns with your goals and aspirations for the training.
The introductory retreat will focus on building community and diving deep into facilitation practices. Participants will engage in cultivating a community of practice, exploring intimacy, shadow work, and setting intentions and principles. The retreat focuses on developing the facilitator's perspective, ethics, and relational presence, providing a comprehensive foundation for the journey ahead.
Cultivating intimacy and safety in collective contexts. Explore the dynamics of meeting people where they are, understanding transference, and managing countertransference.
Explore the essential capacities for attuning to, embodying, and facilitating from the field of awareness itself, enabling you to navigate polarities, work with shadow, and deepen your presence as a facilitator.
Learn how to navigate the dynamics of complexity and difference, focusing on how to work withdevelopmental, cultural, and characterological diversity while learning to integrate polarities within the facilitation field.
Learn how to utilize frameworks like Theory U and principles of emergence to craft facilitative experiences that support profound developmental and transformative outcomes.
How to navigate trauma and conflict within the facilitation field. We'll explore practices to hold these challenging dynamics with presence, safety, and embodied awareness.
Synthesizing the foundational work covered in Part 1 and integrating peer and faculty feedback to ensure you are well-prepared for the advanced topics and the upcoming in-person retreat.
This three-day retreat moves us into advanced facilitation practice. We will shift our focus toward holding emergent, non-linear spaces, cultivating deeper presence, and practicing self-trust in real-time.
Explore the causal and non-dual ground of facilitation while learning to hold a field of love and embrace. We will examine how your specific states, intentions, and beliefs impact the facilitation space.
Continue navigating complexity by addressing conflict, tension, and defense systems. Practice making space for "whatever arises," including judgment, cynicism, and fear.
Shift focus to group awareness by exploring collective identity, shadow, and emergence. Learn to surrender to the Metaware collective to facilitate from a deeper, shared ground.
Clarify your personal style by exploring the range between coaching and teaching. We will focus on balancing patience with intervention to help you refine your unique voice as a facilitator.
Begin the practical design phase for your Community Gathering session. We will focus on structuring your specific offering and preparing to hold space for the broader community.
Finalize your session design and logistics for the upcoming Community Gathering. This session provides a final review and supportive feedback to ensure you are ready to facilitate with confidence.
As a capstone practicum, you will design and facilitate your own session at the annual GTC Community Gathering. This immersive experience includes daily learning sessions with the cohort to provide and receive support and feedback on your real-world practice.
Integrating the learning from your practicum experience and deepening your capacity for working with emergent topics. We will reflect on your specific practicum insights and further explore advanced facilitation themes.
Our final gathering serves as a space for concluding integration and celebrating our collective journey. We will honor the growth of the cohort and mark the formal completion of the Emergent Facilitation program.
This program is an active exploration that calls on your full engagement.
Participation Commitment: This is an intensive process that requires full participation. While full participation in a developmental process paradoxically includes everything that might seem like an obstacle, you should enter the program with an intention to engage fully. If something gets in the way of your ability to attend or engage in the learning, you agree to raise this with the faculty and participants promptly so we can collaboratively address any challenges this might pose.
Full participation includes attending all the prescheduled retreat and calls. Prioritizing scheduling other activities, such as peer mentoring calls, learning activities, prep work, etc. These commitments are outlined in detail in the program participation agreement.
Financial Investment: Tuition for the program is $8,000 which includes access to all live practice sessions, weekly learning content, practice guides, and participation in a consistent small practice group. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available to assist with tuition costs. (Travel and accommodation expenses are separate.)
Travel & Accomodation Expenses: For our in-person retreats in Western Washington (locations TBD), we will embrace a community-style approach by the sharing of Airbnb-style accommodations and meals to foster connection while keeping costs accessible.
Please note that travel and accommodation costs for the Community Gathering in August are also separate from the program and retreat expenses.
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