Group facilitation is an art and a skill, a science and an intuition. From
keeping discussions on track to tuning into group energy, a gifted facilitator
serves the group through focusing on the process as well as the content.
Are your group meetings productive and upbeat? Do you leave feeling
energized and accomplish what you set out to do? Do the relationships in
your organization feel vibrant and inspiring?
Don't settle for meetings that are boring, frustrating, or less than
constructive. If your group is challenged by lack of organization,
inefficient use of time, "difficult" personalities, or other common
problems, this site is for you. Or if you already know a lot about how to
work together, but want assistance on a particular topic, check out the
resources here. If you don't see what you're looking for, you are invited
to get in touch to see what else may be available.
Tree Bressen is an experienced facilitator working with nonprofits, cohousing groups, activists, schools, and a wide variety of other organizations. Her base is in intentional communities, groups of people who live together and have to deal with each other every day! Her work arises from a desire for people to learn the communication skills that will enable all of us to build a better world together. Tree gives workshops on consensus decision-making, meeting facilitation, conflict
resolution, and related subjects.