Self-paced, asynchronous 3.5 hour online facilitator training, Narrative 4 staff and facilitators will share the N4 story, explain our core methodology, explore the importance of empathy, and impart the key skills and knowledge you'll need to be an effective story exchange facilitator.

• Introduce you to the story, mission, and vision of Narrative 4

• Explore the purpose, benefits, and risks of empathy in a divided world, including why empathy matters and why N4 matters

• Explain the story exchange and how to facilitate an exchange online and in-person

• Explain the role of a facilitator

• Identify the essential skills of a successful facilitator

• Teach deep listening skills and intervention skills in order to manage story exchange dynamics

• Illustrate how N4 shows up in the field and brainstorm ways to use this methodology in your community

• Provide post-story exchange surveys and reporting tools

• Offer ""What’s Next?"" resources to use in the field, including the N4 Facilitator Toolkit and live workshops

• Empathy building

• Deep listening

• Effective communication

• Recognizing personal judgments and staying out of judgment

• Self-awareness

• Introspection and outrospection

• Effective facilitation techniques

• Navigating challenging group dynamics

• Develop social emotional learning

• Foster empathy

• Celebrate and share personal stories

• Cultivate courageous conversations

• Acquire effective facilitation skills

• Build global classroom or community cohesion

• Promote positive school, workplace, and community climates

• Encourage civic responsibility and see positive results in students and community members

• Strengthen 21st Century Skills

• Experience an increased individual impact on society