Chord.NZ
A good facilitator talks little and when the job is done, and the aim fulfilled, the people will remark “we have done it ourselves”.
My Experience – has been gained from the following:
- Contracted to Family Works – Family mediator (2016 – current)
- Managing an independent insurance advocacy service for clients made vulnerable by the Canterbury earthquakes – (2013 – 2016)
- Advocacy and mentoring service for tertiary students assisting with academic and personal conflict – (2010 – 2012)
- Principal of a residential special school catering for the country’s most challenging adolescents – (2000 – 2007)
- CEO of a charitable trust working to improve outcomes for disabled people – (2008 – 2018)
- International accreditation’s in crisis and conflict prevention and management – (2005 – current)
- Leadership, assessment and evaluation of school Principals – (2005 – 2008)
- Advocating in employment and professional association matters – (2007 – current)
- Counselling (Relationships/Education), Professional Supervision, Trauma and Educational Leadership and Teaching – qualifications and professional experience
Relevant Professional Accreditation’s/Training:
- Resolution Institute Mediator and Family Dispute Mediator
- Massey University – Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling
- Phoenix Institute – Foundations of Facilitation 2016/ Advanced Facilitation training (2018)
- Life Space Crisis Intervention Institute (USA) – (LSCI) trainer
- Cornell University (USA)- (TCI) Therapeutic Crisis Intervention trainer
- Centre for Nonviolent Communication (USA) – (NVCI)
- Weltec – Certificates in Professional Supervision and Trauma Studies
- Canterbury University – Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Management
Lorraine Guthrie – Who am I and why trust me
I am a qualified Resolution Institute Mediator, Family Dispute Mediator, Professional Supervisor, Conflict Coach practitioner, Educator and Group Facilitator.
My intention in providing an advocacy and dispute resolution service is to offer you the most appropriate level and type of assistance you require. I aim to meet your need in resolving whatever conflict is causing concern, in an empowering and respectful way.
My purpose in providing facilitation, supervision and assistance services is to offer creative and thought-provoking opportunity to grow, develop and progress in an appropriately challenging environment.
Individual or joint sessions are available.