ZEGG Forum Facilitation Training- Portland, OR

Name: ZEGG Forum Facilitation Training- Portland, OR
Start: 2025-04-04T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-04-05T18:00:00-07:00
Location: A private home in NW Portland

Schedule

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm

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Location

A private home in NW Portland | Portland, OR

The ZEGG Forum Facilitation training in Portland now comes in two sessions! It’s the same Forum Facilitation Training teachings and practices, but now you can come for just one session or stay right through for the full training.
Session 1:
Introduction to Forum Facilitation: Friday, April 4, 10am-5pm
This session is for beginning facilitators or anyone who wants to learn more about what makes Forum such a unique social technology. We will cover the fundamental tools, principles and practices of a Forum facilitator, engage in plenty of experiential exercises to help you take your first steps toward Forum Facilitation, and a look at how even a novice can bring Forum back to your community.
Session 2:
Forum Facilitation Practice and Feedback: Saturday, April 5, (9am-6pm)
This will be an experiential day of practice for anyone who has been through at least a basic Forum Facilitation training. You will have a chance to facilitate at least once solo or with another person and get feedback. There will also be time for deepening skills and learning how to handle tricky situations as they arise.

LOGISTICS
WHERE:
Both sessions will take place at a private home in NW Portland (address provided when you register).

WHEN:
You are invited to arrive as early as Thursday evening if you are staying onsite at the venue, and stay through Sunday morning.
Session 1 will take place on Friday, April 4, from 10am-5pm with a break for lunch from 1-2 and dinner around 6pm.
Session 2 will take place on Saturday, April 5 from 9am-6pm with a break for lunch, and dinner provided after we end for the day.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Anyone is welcome to stay onsite if you wish (priority accommodations will be for those travelling from out of town). There are two large shared rooms with mattresses and bedding provided. You can also choose to camp or stay in your vehicle (there is a large flat driveway).
*The venue is asking $20/night for overnight guests whether you are inside or outdoors.

MEALS: Part of the beauty of the training is the time we spend getting to know each other and talking about Forum, community, or whatever. So simple meals will be provided so we can eat together as a group. We will do our best to accommodate food restrictions - we will let you know if you will need to bring food to supplement.
Some fruit and nuts will be provided for snacks, as well as tea and coffee. Please feel free to bring your own snacks or something to share.
For those staying overnight, please bring your own breakfast food.

COST:
Session 1 and 2: $225 Session 1 only: $95 Session 2 only: $130
If the cost is prohibitive, please contact Debby to see what we can work out.
You will be sent a list of payment methods with your registration confirmation.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds will be provided in full (minus any non-recoverable payment processing fee) before March 28
From March 28 on, there will be a $50 cancellation fee + any payment processing fees.

REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/sSHC2vjL8vJjCRF27

CONTACT:
Debby Sugarman- debby (at) creatingcommunity (dot) us
BIO:
For decades, Debby has been drawn to the edge of culture change- the place where a whole community asks: how much more can we grow together? She sees ZEGG Forum as a beautiful crucible where a community discovers together what is possible in group spaces.

Debby has been training Forum facilitators since 2011 and is thrilled to bring ZEGG Forum to intentional communities, friend groups, organizations, workplaces and schools. Debby is also passionate about mediation, facilitation, organizing community events, and creating and exploring new ways for people to deepen their connections with each other.