“I considered the delivery of the well thought out training to be pioneering - and that comes from a broad experience base of such matters. Well timed, delivered with the right amount of professionalism, understanding and compassion alongside safeguarding, with self -management as it's cornerstone.”
“As a direct result of the work of the Facilitator training I received, I have been able to start up a group of my own which has now been running for about six months. This group has been an absolute lifeline for both me, and the other people in it. I would even say that it has been life-transforming for all of us. I cannot thank the trainers enough for their help in running this group, as well as for their support and training.”
“I personally had the chance to develop my KindaListening skills and to hear in deeper ways, which was repeated every week making this my most valuable lesson learnt, a true life lesson. I have always been a good listener, but to share the same group via the internet really honed this aspect.”
“I enjoyed learning about language, the use of, and speaking from the view of one's self, to own the words. I also learnt about various techniques such as how to avoid 'gaslighting', and to incorporate 'non-violent language' as well of course learning from my colleagues of all whom, bar none, have all taught me something.” “ I am a better human for going through the process.”
“I have for the "first time" run my group this evening!!! I wanted to say it is such a beautiful, blessing experience.. I would recommend to everyone”
“Being involved with this project has given me a new feeling for life after feeling very alone in the world. I had wished to be part of such a movement years ago, and had almost given up, hiding away, not sure if there was anyone else with similar struggles/feelings! It has been invaluable for me also, in allowing myself to join a community, to feel heard and really understood and validated. I look forward to holding the group.”
“I’ll also say that the deeply loving, warm and inspiring nature of the project leaders has been a central, crucial element of the project being as wonderful as it is. Their dedication and vision are amazing. As is the energy and kindness that’s come from other peers in the program. I feel that the support groups we’re creating are crucial to the world as it is now - in providing emotional support for those ‘awakening’ ... and I know that we’re laying the ground for a demand that’s only going to increase in time.”
“I was very hesitant when I started thinking of starting my group last Summer, now feeling so grateful that I actually made the decision and went for it. It is so beautiful being part of a group that you are taking lead to create. It is such a nice service and people are very supportive. I felt very happy and wanted to share this with you all.. Katie, Linda, thanks ever so much for motivating me and also supporting me on this journey, giving me this opportunity.”
The Facilitator training has evolved and developed with Katie Mottram as Project Manager for Emerging Kind Peer Group training (www.emergingproud.com) and the Big Lottery UK funded, Community Sharing Circle Facilitator training. Gratitude to https://missingkind.org- for their seed funding- and foundational inspiration from Elizabeth Sabet at https://aciste.org and www.mind-span.co.uk