The Facilitation Dojo is an immersive weekend workshop designed to equip you with the core principles, practices, models, and patterns of effective facilitation in men’s circles, specifically tailored for I-Groups.

Through a blend of teaching and hands-on practice, you will gain an intuitive understanding of how to facilitate other men’s personal growth and transformation. The workshop goes beyond specific protocols, diving deep into the presence and open-hearted listening required to truly connect with and support the man in front of you.

In small groups of 3-4, you’ll have ample opportunities to practice facilitating and receive constructive feedback from your peers. This collaborative learning environment fosters rapid skill development and confidence-building.

By the end of the weekend, you will possess a robust toolkit of facilitation techniques that you can immediately apply in the Magician Round of your I-Group, or in any context where you are called upon to facilitate another man’s process.

While the Facilitation Dojo does not explicitly teach the various I-Group rounds (Lover, Warrior, etc.) or specific processes like Accountability or Clearing, it provides the foundational skills and framework to facilitate powerfully in any scenario.

The Facilitation Dojo is an ideal next step for men who have attended the PIT training and have some experience leading I-Group rounds such as Lover, Warrior or King. However, even if you are relatively new to facilitation, you will still gain tremendous value from the principles and practices taught.

It’s important to note that the Facilitation Dojo is distinct from GUTS training. While GUTS focuses on guiding men through a specific process on the NWTA weekend, the Facilitation Dojo equips you with the core competencies of facilitation that can be applied broadly – in essence, it teaches you how to facilitate rather than what to facilitate.

I-Groups are characterised by more time and regularity, and less intensity, than GUTS. This means that rather than processes, you need a set of principles and patterns that you can apply in a nuanced manner week after week, to meet men’s varied needs. This is the aim of the Dojo.

Because of this weekly regularity, you will have much more time to practice facilitation and build your skills in I-Groups than you ever will staffing a weekend or two a year. It’s vital to build your I-Group facilitation skills on a solid foundational understanding.

If you’re ready to take your I-Group facilitation to the next level, forge deeper connections with men, and support breakthrough growth in your community, the Facilitation Dojo is for you. You’ll emerge with greater clarity, skill, and confidence to navigate the challenges and rewards of facilitating men’s work.

What will I learn?

Here are some specific take-aways:

• Unleash your potential as a facilitator and leader in your men’s community
• Discover the power of presence and how it underpins your ability to facilitate men’s work
• Gain a simple yet profound framework for understanding and navigating the 4 dimensions of human experience
• Learn to uncover the deeper truth and personal mythology driving a man’s challenges
• Experience the transformative impact of the “All for One” process and how it can build deep bonds of brotherhood
• Master the 4 stages of a transformational process to guide men to breakthrough insights and lasting change
• Harness the power of polarity using the 2 Spirals model of Fate and Destiny
• Acquire the “Creative Responsibility” process – a potent tool for resolving inner conflicts and empowering men to take ownership of their lives
• Connect with the Foundational Truth that grounds and guides your facilitation work
• Discover the art of balancing structure and spontaneity to create impactful men’s circles
• Gain the clarity and confidence to navigate the challenges and rewards of men’s work with grace and skill

After the Dojo

All participants will receive a 20-page colour handbook summarising the work, with diagrams, for future reference and practice.