FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange January 2022 Visit Summary
The FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange held in January 2022 focused on remaining neutral and objective during Family Engagement Meetings (FEMs). Facilitated by Colleen Gibley-Reed and Derek Dzien, the session emphasized community agreements, learning agendas, and topics for upcoming sessions. Participants engaged in discussions on enhancing family engagement, virtual vs. in-person FEMs, and best practices for maintaining objectivity. The session encouraged risk-taking, reflection, and collaboration in fostering a supportive learning environment.
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FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange Remaining neutral and objective during FEMs January 2022 Visit the CWTS website: www.coloradocwts.com Training for people who help people
Learning Exchange Agenda Welcome & introductions Let s talk neutrality Let s reflect Let s brainstorm Let s vote Wrap up 2
Your Facilitators Colleen Gibley-Reed Regional Learning Coordinator Colorado Child Welfare Training System Colleen.Gibley-Reed@cuanschutz.edu Derek Dzien Ongoing Casework Specialist Colorado Department of Human Services Derek.Dzien@state.co.us 3
FLE Community Agreements Give yourself permission to be here. The work can wait. Take risks. Comfort is overrated. Dare to engage yourself. This is how we learn from each other. Approach all comments with the following in mind: No matter how different someone else s opinion is from our own, there is always something to learn if we have compassion and understanding for one another. What else do YOU need? 4
FEM Facilitator Learning Exchange Topics SESSION / MONTH TOPIC Session 1 | August 2021 Giving the family more power in family engagement meetings Session 2 | September 2021 Virtual versus in-person FEMs Session 3 | October 2021 FEM practice: Moving from meeting standards to best practice Session 4 | November 2021 Getting more supports/family to the table Session 5 | January 2022 Remaining neutral and objective during FEMs Session 6 | February 2022 Strategies for crafting meaningful risk and goal statements in a FEM Session 7 | March 2022 FEMs in domestic violence cases Session 8 | April 2022 Discussing and responding to different cultural needs in FEMs Session 9 | May 2022 Navigating respondent attorneys and their agenda in meetings Session 10 | June 2022 Maneuvering through difficult dynamics in FEMs 5
Introductions in Chat Name County Ice breaker question: As a follow-up to our last session on getting more supports/family to the table What have you done to get folks more committed to bringing supports/family to the table? 6
Keeping Momentum Did you share an action step you assigned to a support in a recent FEM in the Google Form we created? If yes, what was the step? If no, what got in the way? Did you complete the optional independent learning assignment? If yes, what did you learn? If no, what got in the way? 7
Lets Talk Neutrality On smartphone or computer: Go to: menti.com Enter code 9061 7632 8
Lets Reflect! Think about a time when neutrality was a challenge. How did you address it? Take 5 minutes to reflect and then we will have you share in small groups. 9
Lets Brainstorm! Based on your group s scenario, brainstorm ways to assess case progress while remaining neutral You have 15 minutes 10
Next Learning Exchange Topic Topic: We want your input! Go to: menti.com Enter code 9061 7632 Date/Time: Tuesday, February 8, 2022, from 1:00-2:30 11
After Session Reflection As a facilitator, what is YOUR commitment to bringing more awareness of neutrality into your upcoming meetings? 12
