"I hear,
and I forget.
I see,
and I remember.
I do,
and I understand."

–Chinese Proverb

 

 

 

 

 

 

"People learn more quickly by doing something or seeing something done."

–Gilbert Highet

 

 

 

 


"The colossal misunderstanding of our time is the assumption that insight will work with people who are unmotivated to change. Communication does not depend on syntax, or eloquence, or rhetoric, or articulation but on the emotional context in which the message is being heard. People can only hear you when they are moving toward you, and they are not likely to when your words are pursuing them. Even the choicest words lose their power when they are used to overpower. Attitudes are the real figures of speech."

–Edwin H. Friedman

 

HOW to SCHEDULE a WORKSHOP

  1. If you are new to Cohousing Collaborative, COMPLETE a PRELIMINARY INFO FORM

  2. COMPLETE & SUBMIT A REQUEST FORM online

  3. Our scheduler will contact you to discuss details and arrangements

 

Ann's
Words of Wisdom

If you have decided to start a cohousing community, one of the first things you should do is tell EVERYONE you know about your cohousing venture. Even if the person you are talking to is not interested, he or she may know someone who is. The overwhelming majority of people who come to cohousing come through personal contact.

Need help marketing your community? Schedule an interactive Marketing & Outreach Workshop with Ann

 

NATIONAL, REGIONAL, and LOCAL COHOUSING RESOURCES

CohoUS, Mid Atlantic Cohousing & other regional organizations, and their member cohousing communities periodicially host tours, informational seminars, meetings, and other events that can be an invaluable source of information and support. Check their websites for schedules and announcements of upcoming events.

 

NETWORKING with the GREATER COMMUNITY

If you are a municipal agency, community revitalization group, workforce or senior housing advocacy group, or other non-profit agency interested in the potentials of cohousing in your jurisdictions, please CONTACT US about sponsoring an informational seminar or workshop series for your community.

 

 

 

 

WORKSHOPS

General Info Sessions | The Cohousing Timeline Game™| Growing Community Series

Cohousing Collaborative, LLC offers seminars and workshops led by knowledgeable and experienced facilitators to help forming groups make the transition from dream to reality, to grow social equity, and to prepare for the journey towards joyous, sustainable community.

All of our seminars and workshops are customized to the particular needs of your group. Our workshops are highly interactive and hands-on to assure understanding and provide a basis of knowledge from which informed decisions may be made.

To schedule a seminar or workshop, please complete a Preliminary Information Form (PIF) so we may better understand the objectives of your group and how we may tailor your seminar or workshop for a positive and productive experience.

If you already have your preliminary information on file with us, go directly to our workshop request form.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION SEMINARS

INTRODUCTION to COHOUSING

 

 

An informative orientation session to introduce cohousing and raising awareness about cohousing. An essential method of marketing, outreach, and networking for groups who need to grow membership.

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  (May be offered through your regional cohousing organization) CONTACT Scheduler

INTRODUCTION to SENIOR COHOUSING

 

 

An informative orientation session to introduce cohousing to a growing population of active adults who are seeking alternatives to isolated or institutionalized retirement lifestyles. An essential method of marketing, outreach, and networking for groups who need to grow membership for a senior cohousing community.

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  (May be offered through your regional cohousing organization) CONTACT Scheduler

Is Senior Cohousing for YOU?
WORKSHOP SERIES

 

 

An informative, interactive series of ten workshops to help boomers, active adults, wise women, elders, and those 55+ years young to decide of cohousing is a good fit for them.

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  (May be offered through your regional cohousing organization) CONTACT Scheduler

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ORGANIZE TIME & EFFORT

THE COHOUSING TIMELINE GAME™ WORKSHOP

 

 

A professionally facilitated hands-on interactive workshop to gain a working understanding of the cohousing development process, organize time and effort, improve communication & decision-making skills, and grow social equity.

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    CONTACT Scheduler

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GROWING COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SERIES

NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION

 

 

Effective, productive communication is essential for sustainable community and growth of social equity. Learn the fundamentals of non-violent communications in this interactive workshop led by a certified workshop facilitator.

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    CONTACT Scheduler

 

MARKETING & OUTREACH WORKSHOP

 

 

In order to move a proposed project forward, you need a sufficient number of committed member households to support the venture. How do you find them? How do you outreach and network in a cost and time-effective manner? Map your marketing and outreach strategy hands-on with interactive guidance from an experienced cohousing marketing professional.

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    CONTACT Scheduler

 

Got a question about Cohousing? Check our Cohousing Frequently Asked Questions...

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