Introduction/Preparation     

• Be familiar with your topic but don't assume you need to be the "expert."
• Create a clear and concise outline that you can follow with ease.  
• Practice your talk (while alone or in front of a trusted friend/colleague).
• Creating handouts are essential, preferably on your letterhead. Pay attention to layout, font size, and general attractiveness of any materials provided.

Workshop Material/ The Main Part 

• Try not to prepare too much material. A one hour workshop allows for one or two major points at most.
• Welcome your attendees and make them comfortable as they arrive.
• Do your best not to rush through in an attempt to cover everything.
• Having a variety of approaches/learning techniques helps attendees feel more engaged. Some examples include dyads, small and large group discussions, role plays, demonstration groups and audio and visual aids as well as written exercises.
• Introductions of participants should be brief in a short workshop.
• Experiment with interesting, humorous, or thought provoking introductions. Most participants will appreciate not having to experience the same old introduction format. Humor in general is a helpful mode to weave throughout a workshop.
• If the workshop is longer than 90 minutes, ask for feedback mid-way:  "Are you finding this helpful?" 

Conclusion/Summary

• Towards the end, briefly summarize your main points.
• Depending on the topic, make suggestions for "further study" or follow up, which underscores the value of your presentation and the topic itself. 
• Provide time at the end for attendees to complete an evaluation. Written format is easiest and protects (more or less) confidentiality. Evaluations are required if CEUs are offered.
• Work towards being comfortable with critique and welcome differing points of view.  
• Allow for questions, especially at the end. Some presenters don't mind questions throughout a presentation. Consider saying as appropriate: "I don't know but I'll find out" (Alternatively, "I don't know but what would you say?"). In larger, lengthier workshops, keep a list of questions and promise to follow up in an email. 

Upcoming workshop schedule:

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Location: Redwood Shores Library, 399 Marine Pkwy, Redwood City, CA 94065

This seminar will cover the nuts and bolds for effectively planning and leading short workshops. We will explore key issues to consider in the preparation stage, workshop tools, tones and formats, ways of engaging participants and any questions participants might bring.

 

August 2nd | Sexual Health

Time: 3:45-5:30pm

Location: San Francisco LGBT Center

Stay tuned for workshop details 

October 4th

Topic to be announced

Time: 1:30-3:30pm

Location: Redwood Shores Library, Redwood City

 

October 25th | Practical Issues in Forming, Maintaining & Facilitating Groups 

Time: 9:30-5:00pm (12:30-2:00 lunch)

Cost: TBD

6 CEUs

This longer format workshop will offer practical, salient ideas and concepts reflecting group formation, preparation and leadership. A primary goal is to give participants a clear and concise list of next steps to have a group up and running, as well as to receive additional input regarding how current groups are functioning.  

 

For more information or to RSVP email [email protected].

 

 

MENLO PARK

Monday 6:15-7:45pm  Gay & Bisexual Men's Psychotherapy Group | OPENINGS

Monday 8:00-9:30pm  Men's Psychotherapy Group | OPENINGS

  

SAN FRANCISCO | Gay Men's Psychotherapy Groups
*All Hayes Valley unless stated otherwise
Tuesday 5:50-7:20pm OPENINGS
Tuesday 7:30-9:00pm FULL
Wednesday 5:45-7:15pm FULL
Wednesday 7:30-9:00pm NEW GROUP/OPENINGS
Thursday 6:30-8:00pm FULL*
*Co-facilitated with Greg Millard, Ph.D., in the Financial District

 

Participation in groups involves an interview and screening process. Please contact Jamie Moran at [email protected] or 415.552.9408.