The Art of Opening the Conversation: 
Finding Common Ground to Improve Health & Social Inequities
November 29 & 30, 2013 – CAST Building, Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI 
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The Quaich Inc. is hosting a two-day Facilitation Workshop at Holland College in Charlottetown 
from November 29-30, 2013.

This highly participatory two-day program is relevant to those feeling challenged by complex 
issues and interested in facilitating others in community development, health promotion and 
educational experiences. The program is grounded in theory, and introduces and expands upon 
transformative communication skills using the Circle of Health as a framework for conversation.

If you are eager to enhance your facilitation skills to work across sectors with diverse and 
marginalized populations, and increase your confidence in managing critical moments and varied 
perspectives in facilitating groups—in communities, organizations, and educational settings—then 
this workshop is for you! You will learn, reflect and apply transformative skills to issues that are 
relevant to your community and your workplace.

Schedule: Day 1 focuses on facilitation fundamentals within community groups and organizations 
from different sectors, exploring holistic health, health and social equity, intersectoral 
collaboration and cross-cultural knowledge exchange.  Day 2 focuses on using the Circle of Health 
to engage people with different learning styles in knowledge exchange, planning and partnership 
development. 

The workshop is led by Julie Devon Dodd and Patsy Beattie-Huggan, two experienced facilitators 
who were instrumental in the creation of the Circle of Health, and use it frequently in their work. 

Participation is limited to 20 individuals. To register and reserve your spot go to: 
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Registration Password: facilitator

Cost: $400 – includes registration, meals, and training materials (Circle of Health kit, Facilitator’s 
Handbook). 

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