# facilitator (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover facilitator. Page: Feed: --- ## [How to Stop Presenting in the Middle of Your Own Workshop](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/how-to-stop-presenting-in-the-middle) _2026-08-19 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ The five signs of the drift, and the fix for each one. ## [What to Say When a Stakeholder Wants to Add "Just One More Thing"](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/what-to-say-when-a-stakeholder-wants) _2026-08-12 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ Never say no. Name the trade-off. Let them decide. A script for each of the five requests you'll get. ## [The First 15 Minutes of a Workshop with a Senior Team (and the 5 Mistakes that lose them)](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/the-first-15-minutes-of-a-workshop) _2026-08-05 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ The opening that works on a junior team is the one that loses a VP. What to do instead. ## [The Last 10 Minutes: 5 Workshop Closings That Change Behaviour](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/the-last-10-minutes-5-workshop-closings) _2026-07-29 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ Five ways to close a workshop so the commitments survive into the next week ## [What Actually Goes on a Facilitator's Cheat Sheet](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/what-actually-goes-on-a-facilitators) _2026-07-22 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ The single page that saves you the moment your mind goes blank. ## [The 2-Minute Rule: How to Design Workshop Activities That End as Well as They Start](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/the-2-minute-rule-how-to-design-workshop) _2026-07-15 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ Stop managing overruns in the moment. How a 2-minute buffer built into every activity changed the way I design sessions. ## [The 4 Energy Zones of a Full-Day Workshop (And How to Design for Each One)](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/the-4-energy-zones-of-a-full-day) _2026-07-08 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ Why Your Workshop Loses the Room at 10:30am (and again at 1:15pm) ## [The Facilitator’s Halftime: 6 Moves That Win the Afternoon](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/the-facilitators-halftime-6-moves) _2026-07-01 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ Six specific moves to make during every workshop break, and the order you should do them in. ## [Stop Opening Workshops With Icebreakers (And What to Do Instead)](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/stop-opening-workshops-with-icebreakers) _2026-06-24 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ 7 alternatives to icebreakers, and how to choose the right one every time. ## [The First 10 Minutes: 7 Questions Your Workshop Participants Won't Ask Out Loud](https://workshopbank.substack.com/p/the-7-questions-your-workshop-participants) _2026-06-17 · Nick Martin · WorkshopBank_ Most facilitators spend their first ten minutes talking about themselves. The room is busy asking seven other things. ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ADyOAmo0iNKD) _2026-06-17 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Become a Volunteer Board Member](https://parentsupportbc.ca/become-a-volunteer-board-member/) _2026-04-28 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ Since 1974, PSS has supported the well-being of children by empowering those who care for them through connection, education, and advocacy. We offer free, confidential peer support groups, a provincial Kinship Care Help Line, and family-focused education across British Columbia. We are currently seeking new Board members, with a particular interest in individuals with experience \[…\] The post… ## [How to Help Children Cope With Trauma](https://parentsupportbc.ca/how-to-help-children-cope-with-trauma/) _2026-02-11 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ In the wake of the recent tragic events in Tumbler Ridge, BC, many families are feeling shaken and unsure how to talk with their children. During difficult times like this, children look to the adults in their lives for reassurance and safety. We’re sharing this guide, How to Help Children Cope With Trauma, to offer practical \[…\] The post How to Help Children Cope With Trauma appeared first on… ## [Screen time harms children’s reading skills | OMNI News Mandarin](https://parentsupportbc.ca/screen-time-harms-childrens-reading-skills-omni-news-mandarin/) _2025-10-07 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that children and teens aged 5 to 17 limit their recreational screen time to no more than two hours per day. This guidance comes amid growing concern from experts about the impact of excessive screen use on children’s development, particularly their reading skills. Studies show that too much time spent \[…\] The post Screen time harms children’s reading… ## [Parenting Support Group at the Heartwood Centre for Women](https://parentsupportbc.ca/parenting-support-group-at-the-heartwood-centre-for-women/) _2025-06-27 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ We’re partnering with 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 to launch a support group — and we’re looking for volunteer facilitators! If you’re an empathetic, active listener with lived or professional experience in substance use, and want to create a safe, supportive space for parents, we’d love to hear from you. 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 \[…\]… ## [Supporting Families Through the Childcare Crisis: PSS on CBC Radio One](https://parentsupportbc.ca/supporting-families-through-the-childcare-crisis-pss-on-cbc-radio-one/) _2025-06-04 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ This morning, Parent Support Services Society of BC (PSS) was featured on CBC Radio One, highlighting a growing crisis facing families across the province: the lack of affordable, accessible childcare. In the story, parents and caregivers shared the financial and emotional strain of navigating a system that often leaves them with long waitlists, high fees, \[…\] The post Supporting Families Through… ## [Kinship Care Help Line Feedback Survey](https://parentsupportbc.ca/kinship-care-help-line-feedback-survey/) _2025-04-03 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ Did our Kinship Care Help Line Support You? Tell Us About It! If you’ve reached out to our Kinship Care Help Line, we’d love to hear about your experience. Your feedback helps us improve, grow, and support even more caregivers like you! Take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here! https://forms.office.com/r/smtr1B8sVg Your feedback \[…\] The post Kinship Care Help Line Feedback Survey… ## [Cell Phones in BC Schools Survey](https://parentsupportbc.ca/cell-phones-in-bc-schools-survey/) _2025-03-31 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ We’ve heard a lot of discussion around the topic of cellphones in schools, especially in elementary and high school classrooms. While these devices offer an easy way for parents and caregivers to stay connected with their children, some might say, they can also be a significant distraction to learning. In 2020, Statistics Canada reported that \[…\] The post Cell Phones in BC Schools Survey appeared… ## [We’re looking for a Mandarin-speaking volunteer facilitator!](https://parentsupportbc.ca/were-looking-for-a-mandarin-speaking-volunteer-facilitator/) _2025-03-27 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ Calling all Mandarin speakers interested in facilitating a Parenting Support Group! We’re looking for a volunteer facilitator to support parents and caregivers in the community. If you’re fluent in Mandarin and passionate about helping families, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today or share with someone who might be interested! www.parentsupportbc.ca/volunteer Become a Volunteer \[…\] The post… ## [Help us support E-Petition e-6403: Calling on government to add a new benefit for seniors raising children](https://parentsupportbc.ca/help-us-support-e-petition-e-6403-calling-on-government-to-add-a-new-benefit-for-seniors-raising-children/) _2025-03-05 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ Right now, seniors raising children—like grandparents or other family members—can’t get extra support for those kids through their Canada Pension Plan (CPP). The only CPP benefits for children are for those whose parents are disabled or have passed away. Sign this petition which asks the government to add a new benefit for seniors (60+) who \[…\] The post Help us support E-Petition e-6403: Calling… ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eOi7YF18uODv) _2025-03-05 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [Parent Support Service Society responds to ombudsperson’s report](https://parentsupportbc.ca/parent-support-service-society-responds-to-ombudspersons-report/) _2025-01-24 · Parent Support Services Society of BC · Parent Support Services Society of BC_ Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog Originally published by The Canadian Press Published: January 23, 2025 at 5:34PM EST Advocating for kinship caregivers has long been part of our mission. These caregivers often face ongoing barriers to providing basic necessities, counseling, and medical supports for their children. We’re committed to continue \[…\]…