Facilitation and Facilitator's Training

Facilitation: The Power of Sharing Stories

There are many models of faciliation. At Safespaces.sg, we don't merely facilitate the brainstorming of ideas. Rather, we believe in creating safe spaces for the sharing of personal stories. With the sharing of personal stories, dialogue no longer remains merely an intellectual exercise, but becomes something that we are personally invested in. We ask, "Why does this matter to me and to us?", and "What can I do about it?"

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Sharing of stories in group is powerful in so many ways. On a personal level, participants often feel relieved and empowered to be able to share their story and be heard. Listening to others share their story often makes participants feel that they are no longer alone. Facilitators facilitate not just the sharing of stories, but helps the group learn to affirm and support each other, building community. Facilitators are able to create a safe container for often very strong emotions. The facilitation does not merely end with the sharing of stories but often helps people reflect on how the stories have impacted them and what actionable change can be made. We believe in the power of stories to effect deep personal, group and social change.

 

In particular, we facilitate such dialogue around sensitive and difficult issues such as race, religion, diversity, mental health or even sexual violence.