Islands of Sanity in Difficult Times
VISIONS developed on-going skill building groups to support clients and trainees in developing an inclusive approach to organizational, personal and or community change efforts. This advanced training offers continued learning, peer feedback, and support to deepen expertise and tackle complex challenges.
In the past two years, our group has developed a small but committed group of participants from faith-based communities, non-profits and philanthropic organizations who wish to continue to support each other in our next season. We meet quarterly 4 times a year for 3 to 4 hours depending on participant’s agenda and needs. We are sending this invitation to people who have participated in our groups before; it is also open to new people who have participated in VISIONS experiences and who would like to reconnect.
In these groups, participants:
- Explore specific personal and organizational challenges around inclusion.
- Practice applying core tools and facilitation skills to these challenges.
- Deepen their learning of worldview theory, group identity, and cooperative problem-solving.
- Challenge personal unconscious biases within a cooperative peer context.
When?
11am - 3pm ET / 8am - 12pm PT on:
- November 13, 2026
- March 12, 2027
- July 16, 2027
- November 12, 2027
What is the format?
- Four total sessions with a maximum of 8 - 10 participants
- 11:00 AM - 3 PM EST/8:00 AM - 12 PM PST; times (including meal breaks) are subject to change at the discretion of facilitators given group members needs
- The course is a live session via Zoom and uses a combination of lecturettes and interactive learning elements
- This year's session will be facilitated by Dr. Valerie Batts. Other senior consultants will participate from time to time.
How much is it, and how do I sign up?
- The fee for this workshop (four total sessions) is $1,200.00 for new participants.
- (Note: the date displays in registration as the first session only - there are four total sessions. The fee schedule below is priced for the four sessions total.)
- Please register at the link below, and email vabatts@visions-inc.org with any questions. Note that this program is not offering continuing education credit.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
If a workshop is canceled by VISIONS, participants will receive a full refund. If a participant cancels more than 30 days in advance of the training start date, they can receive a full refund or transfer to another session.
If a participant cancels 15-30 days in advance, they can receive up to a 50% refund or have a 50% discount applied to a future training.
Cancellations made 14 or fewer days in advance of the training are not eligible for a refund or transfer to another training.
* Please note that ALL registration fees paid via credit card will incur a processing fee.