The nature of this event is to learn and build new skills.  There may be times when this is uncomfortable.  We, the facilitators, will strongly uphold the following agreements in order to ensure a feeling of safety and to allow for the bravery necessary to engage in this space.

What you can expect from your facilitators

We will:

show up authentically and invite you to do the same.
meet you and these conversations with compassion.
strive to do the personal work and preparation necessary to guide these conversations in a healthy manner.
continue to check our own biases and how they may show up within the context of our conversations.follow the same agreements expected of you, as listed below.
uphold the integrity of these agreements within this space. Simply put, we will enforce the rules.


In addition, clear agreements among all participants is necessary for creating trust in the group required for sharing.

What is expected of you:

Confidentiality: I recognize that I am invited to take what I learn here and share these concepts and ideas with friends, family, and strangers on the street.  However, I also recognize that I agree to not share anything personal or specific about a participant.  I recognize this agreement as the first step towards creating a safe space.

Safe Space: As a participant, I take an active role in creating the feeling of safety that is necessary for effective sharing and open communication. I agree to share from my own experiences, and make room for equal sharing by others.

Brave space: I agree to recognize that it requires courage to be vulnerable and a willingness to share openly.  I agree to allow others to speak vulnerably, even at the risk of challenging my own beliefs.

Be respectful of others: I recognize that I am stepping into a group that represents a wide spectrum of life experiences and viewpoints.  I show up with a willingness to see, hear, and even value other people’s beliefs, values, and experiences.

Vulnerability: I recognize vulnerability is not weakness but actually a strength that allows me to show up as I am.  I understand by doing this I make room for others to do the same. I agree to be willing to be vulnerable to the best of my ability throughout this experience.

“I” statements: I agree to using “I” statements (no “we” or “they” statements) in order to speak from my own specific experience.

Supportive Attention: I agree to not talking over anyone else. I will listen attentively to the sharing of other people, not only for my benefit but for theirs as well.

No Sharing “at” anyone: I agree this is not a space for advice or cross talk.  I will share in response what comes up for me and how this looks in my experience.  I will not share “at” someone else or their experience.

Following the Format: I agree to follow the format and structure of conversation as laid out in these agreements and as set by event facilitators.