16/01/2024
A combination of me claiming deep rest at every opportunity, and life's curves balls which have filled other available space means I haven't yet had chance to share in any great detail, the impact of The Field Facilitator Training 2023. And in what seems like a blink of an eye The Field 2024 is ready to launch next week.
So what did it "do" for me? It inspired and encouraged me, giving me so much trust that there are many amazing people out there earnestly seeking to uplevel the professional foundations of space holding, especially when it comes to working in a trauma-informed way. I am blown away by the calibre of both the facilitator/assistant teams AND the attendees showing up for this.
From seasoned experts within their own fields, to those relatively new to group-facilitation and everything in between (including the likes of me who have been holding space for some years but, after a break in leading groups, felt the need for an updated refresher before stepping back in); we came together to journey through tried and tested processes, experiment with new formats, dare to f*ck up and learn, and allow our vulnerable aspects to be part of healthful leadership.
Round One (in the wrestling ring of life) highlighted where expansion and improvement could be made both for me personally, and for the training itself.
Round Two of the Field, in some ways, looks to be adopting a "less is more" approach with fewer shifts in the facilitators allowing for more consistency (which I personally applaud). We had an amazing team in 2023 and I loved all six who presented over the course of the year- AND I suffered a little information overload at times, largely due to how much more easily I get discombobulated as a person journeying with post-menopausal changes, chronic-fatigue and autoimmune. I can see how the new format will enable even more deepening and refinement.
I would absolutely LOVE to be diving back into the ring again and spiralling further (in.. out, up, down!) especially as 2024 is happening in the UK AND includes the amazing Catherine Hale delivering her expertise in trauma-informed approaches. Plus the assistant team (which includes some of those amazing attendees I journeyed with last year and can wholeheartedly vouch for). However life has different plans for me.
The journey with The Field will continue and I'm truly grateful that there will be online calls open to both 2023 and 2024 attendees. So if YOU feel inspired to join I will look forward to connecting with you on those. There are just a few places waiting to be filled and if you're in a position to add a dash of spontaneity to your year and sign up to deepen your journey with group-facilitation, I highly recommend doing so.
Much love and encouragement to you 💚
Holy Moly! What a wild ride the onboarding process has been for The Field Facilitator Training 2024.
I have interviewed 75 people in the past 6 months and in the last week alone I have had 10 outstanding interviews!
I love so much meeting people this way, hearing all they have been through to get them where they are, all their hopes and dreams and listening for the subtle whispers of soul longing to break free and be seen in the fullest way possible.
The program this year has expanded-- from 9 to 12 months. And we also went from 2 lead facilitators per module to 3 🔱 it all feels very luxurious and rich.
The line-up of myself, Christian Pankhurst, Catherine Hale & David Cates is feeling like a dream team for the depth of the transmission of what The Field is and how we work with it in Group Facilitation (and beyond).
I am really excited for our training group this year... the second year of a long-form program like this holds so much magic and possibility.
We are building on the learnings from the first launch and stumble out into the world and adding all the new refinements and enhancements to enable the journey to reach a new depth of actualization and learning potential.
The one week countdown has begun until we gather for the first time together in Glastonbury, UK (January 24-31, 2024).
This quality of long-form container... where we meet consistently over a year with the same group of people is such a special experience and really so rare in what has become workshop window shopping.
I have never seen the type of transformation that takes place for people in these longer containers happen anywhere else. There's a magic in the consistency and relationship building that is a precious gift.
If you are looking to step up and expand your range in group facilitation, or to reach into a new level of leadership and purpose, to make a bigger impact in your community and to have the possibility to upgrade your work so that you earn more income-- All of these are brillant reasons why you might consider joining us for this deeply impactful year of personal and professional development.
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Excited to finally announce our larger team! Tanya Forgan has come aboard as our embodiment facilitator and Michelle Cooney, Vanessa Dietzel, WillowNess Woodthorpewright, Hilde JONCKERS, Janneke Meijers & Andrew Bellenie will all be supporting the space with their different unique brillance and love!
It's going to be a wonderful year in The Field.
