Prague Deep Dive Workshop
From Barriers to Bridges: Integrating Effective Group Facilitation Into Practice
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Workshop Description
Social Emotional Learning programs are a powerful way to impact the climate and culture of a school when done effectively. While many educators implement SEL curriculum, few understand the difference between teaching versus facilitating the lessons. Research demonstrates that through FACILITATING small group SEL lessons, peer relationships are stronger, teacher/student connections are richer and school climate is enhanced. This immersive, hands-on workshop will introduce participants to small group activities through meaningful dialogue and interactive practice.
Participants will gain effective facilitation skills, discover the benefits of gender-specific support systems, and connect their learning to current research.
Session objectives:
- To understand the importance of effective group implementation
- To become aware of social/emotional research on gendered groups
- To learn the value of experiential activities for group implementation.
ISCA Student Standards:
SE:A2:1 Make and maintain healthy relationships, including friendships, to promote mental health
SE:A2:2 Develop essential components of healthy relationships, including empathy, respect, compassion, and acceptance of differences
About this Deep Dive Speaker
Sarah Clapham is an award-winning school counselor, lecturer, and author with nearly 20 years of experience supporting student success. Recognized as the 2023 Middle School Counselor of the Year, Colorado School Counselor of the Year, and a National Honoree for School Counselor of the Year, she has presented at state and national conferences, taught at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, and co-authored Stress Free Me, a book and teacher guide on stress management for children.
Dr. Rhonda Williams is an educator, counselor, and organizational leader. She served over 20 years as Professor of Counseling at the UCCS and more than 25 years in schools. Dr. Williams is the former Executive Director of the Colorado School Counselor Association, and ASCA Ethics Chair . Skilled in teambuilding, mentoring, public speaking, consulting, and writing, she has been recognized as Middle School and Counselor Educator Counselor of the Year at the state and national levels.
