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Greetings all!
You are being cordially invited to apply for the 5th Biographical Timeline Facilitators Cohort! Please see below for information and the application (must live in Ohio to apply)
Applications are due Thursday, September 7th.
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This cohort is a community of practice dedicated to helping cohort members develop understanding, knowledge and skills to facilitate trauma-informed biographical timeline sessions that help people impacted by stress and trauma heal and grow. What you will learn from this cohort:
- How to prepare yourself, a family and a team for the Biographical Timeline
- The art and practice of Biographical Timeline Facilitation
- Best practices in supporting a team in learning from a person’s biography and how to grow resilience in self and others.
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Basic Information
The cohort will meet virtually for Content Sessions and in-person for Regional Practice Sessions. Please hold these dates on your calendar:
- Oct 12th, 2022 Mandatory Intro Workshop, Virtual on Zoom, 10am-1pm
- Oct 26th, 2022 Kick off, Mandatory In-Person, Columbus OH, 10am-4pm
All following sessions Wednesdays are from 10am - 1pm
- Dec 14th, 2022 Content Session #1 Virtual on Zoom
- Jan 18th, 2023 Practice Session #1 In-Person, Regional
- Feb 22nd, 2023 Content Session #2 Virtual on Zoom
- Mar 8th, 2023 Practice Session #2 In-Person, Regional
- Mar 22nd, 2023 Content Session #3 Virtual on Zoom
- Apr 5th, 2023 Practice Session #3 In-Person, Regional
- Apr 19th, 2023 Practice Session #4 In-Person, Regional
- May 3rd, 2023 Content Session #4 Virtual on Zoom
- May 17th, 2023 Practice Session #5 In-Person, Regional
- May 31st, 2023 Practice Session #6 In-Person, Regional
- Jun 14th, 2023 Content Session #5 Virtual on Zoom
Facilitators and Hosts:
Sarah Buffie
Trauma Responsive trainer/facilitator supporting organizations and individuals understand how complex childhood trauma affects the brain and body and how we can join others on the healing journey. Sarah has been with The Resilience Project in a variety of roles and has deep working knowledge of the Biographical Timeline Framework as well as the art and practice of facilitation.
La Shanda Sugg
La Shanda Sugg, LPC is a trauma specializing therapist and training consultant. Her trauma expertise and ability to make complex concepts easy to understand make her work accessible. Her authenticity and transparency as a trauma survivor make people want to listen. La Shanda founded Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting, LLC to help organizations understand trauma and the traumatic stress of racism and other forms of oppression and help them move towards Cultural Humility and trauma responsiveness. As a Therapist, she helps families Move from Coping to Healing. For more information about Labors of Love Counseling and Consulting, LLC visit www.thelaborsoflove.com.
Dr. Adrienne Kennedy
With over 15 years of experience working with organizations, educators, administrators, children, parents and cre givers, Adrienne has developed a passion for helping organizations that serve vulnerable youth. She is a life-long leaner who loves to teach, connect with others and identify ways to maximize organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Her specialties include training, curriculum development, program development, organizational change, group facilitate, child advocacy, consulting and trauma-informed care.
Danae Riggs
Danae is a certified Trauma Specialist, Resilience Worker and Consultant. She brings 20+ years of non-profit experience to her leadership with a purpose-driven focus to love and live in a way that promotes equity, justice, empathy, forgiveness, and wholehearted healing. Danae has a background in mental health direct services, program development & management, organizational & leadership development, with a key focus on advancing & educating leaders in their own fields through coaching, & the facilitation of continued education & training. Read more about her at www.soulbirdconsulting.info/team .
This cohort will be supported by Regional Staff and Fellows. These Staff and Fellows have participated in one of the four previous cohorts, have facilitated timelines, and have agreed to be available to cohort members in their regions for ongoing support. Regional Staff include Andy Swaisgood, Laurie Martin, and Susan Blum- we're excited and grateful for their support and the other fellows that will be joining us!
Session Format:
Content:
Orientation to the Biographical Timeline materials and learning the Art and Practice of Biographical Timeline facilitation.
Regional:
Practical application. Participants will practice facilitating Biographical Timeline sessions with support/coaching/feedback from facilitators and staff.
Cohort members will be asked to engage in ‘practice’ between these sessions.
- Each month cohort members will have readings and practice prompts to build their facilitation muscles.
- This learning will be supported on the online platform Google Drive and will be a place where continuous learning and support will be facilitated.
After completing this cohort, members are expected to facilitate at least 1 Biographical Timeline session at their place of work. A Facilitator Directory will be available for folks who can help facilitate, co-facilitate, note take, or even brainstorm with you!
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If you’ve made it this far- wonderful!! If you’re interested in this opportunity please complete the application by following this link. Applications are due Thursday, September 7th, 2022, and applicants will be notified of their application status on September 12th.
If you are considering applying, please place a hold on your calendar now for the dates outlined for the cohort. I am sure your calendars fill up fast so we want to make sure you’re able to be present for all sessions!
Looking forward to meeting the new cohort,
Sarah and the Soul Bird Team!
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