Workshops and Training Topics:
All workshops are designed to meet the needs of your organization and participant group. These workshops can be adjusted to meet the needs of AmeriCorps, Vista, Senior Corps or for program staff and directors of programs. Workshops range from one and a half to three hours long depending on the topic and goals.
Leadership Development and Team Building:
- Leadership from the Inside - Out
- North, South, East, West Leadership Model: Working Effectively with Others
- Team Building Activities and Debriefing Methods
- Creating an Effective Team: Using Group Initiatives (or a low ropes course)
Communications skills:
- Effective Communication Techniques: the Key to Conflict Resolution
- Deep Listening and the Skillful Art of Communication
- T'ai Chi and the Art of Deep Listening
Service-Learning:
- Introduction to Service-Learning (or Contemplative Service-Learning)
- Community Partnership Building
- Engaging Youth in Successful Service-Learning Projects
- Reflection: Integrating Reflection Activities into a Program/Curriculum
Diversity (with co-trainer Francesca Lo)
- Understanding Power, Privilege, and Difference
- Diversity Step-In Activity: a Foundation for Deeper Understanding
Life After AmeriCorps:
- The Journey of Vocation: Joining Self-Awareness and Service
- Effective Resume Writing and Interviewing Strategies
Especially for Program Directors and Staff
- Retaining High Quality Staff or Volunteers in Non-Profits
- Empowering AmeriCorps Volunteers for a Successful Year of Service
- Effective Supervisory Techniques
- Designing a Successful Orientation, or Training Program
- Avoiding Burnout: Nourishing the Soul in Service