Pathways to Indigenous Education for Tribal College Faculty Day 1

This episode explains the purpose of screening prospective group members, how facilitators' subconscious biases can shape who joins, and how to support anxious participants. It also outlines the five stages of group development—forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning—and how turnove…

Dr. Curtis Peterson explains the "storming" phase of group development, where conflict uncovers needs for power, trust, space, and expectations. He emphasizes that storming signals progress as group members challenge roles and build genuine connections. The episode gives practical facilitator stra…

Dr. Curtis Peterson walks through how facilitators should prepare before the first group meeting, covering purpose, format, membership criteria, consistency, and evaluation. He emphasizes planning the opening, middle, and closing of sessions and tailoring group design to expected outcomes. The epi…

This episode explores how to create belonging and cohesion in groups without suppressing differences. Dr. Curtis Peterson outlines core elements—recognition, reliability, shared purpose, choice, repair, and reciprocity—and shows how warmth and honesty must be balanced to keep groups healthy. It al…