The magic of Centering stems from skillful and compassionate group facilitation. This engaging workshop—available online and in-person—prepares you to launch your first Centering group. Whether you have experience with facilitation or are just starting out, you will build confidence through skill-building and interactive learning activities and leave this workshop with a strong understanding of the Centering model. Each cohort of learners will either meet virtually for multiple sessions or in-person for two days to practice facilitation and group management skills. You’ll learn proven Centering facilitation techniques such as mindful listening, strategic questioning and Acknowledge, Refer, Return (ARR) and have ample time to practice these techniques. You will also engage in important discussions around creating inclusive groups grounded in health equity. Participants will leave feeling ready to plan and lead their own Centering groups! Topics Together, we will walk through a sample Centering visit and explore the basic principles underlying the approach to CenteringPregnancy®, CenteringParenting® and CenteringHealthcare® group care: Essential Elements that define Centering Three components of group visits: Health assessment, interactive learning and community building Facilitative leadership Audience The Centering Facilitation Workshop is a requirement for all individuals who plan to facilitate Centering groups within a licensed Centering site. Participants who attend all of the virtual or in-person sessions will be prepared to lead both in-person and virtual Centering groups and will have taken their first step to becoming a Certified Centering Facilitator (CCF). Attendees may include healthcare providers, nurses, medical assistants, health educators, behavioral health professionals, patient advocates and other new facilitators. Continuing Education Credits This workshop is approved to receive the following credits:12.75 CE Credit Hours12.75 CME Credit Hours The virtual workshop will be a high-touch, interactive learning experience. To fully engage, it is required that all participants come into the workshop from their own devices with audio and video capability.
