What qualities make a good facilitator?

     The abilities to listen to the students and respond in a responsible and caring manner. To help the student overcome the difficulties or the mental blocks that keep them from writing. To continually give the student positibe feedback and to reinforce what they have learned. Also, being a good listener, courteous, patient, kind, and warm toward all students. Understanding that each student is different and there is no one set rule for helping each one to express themselves. A good facilitator has to be able to see the qualities of each student and help them want to show those qualities, and present themselves to others in a comfortable, and safe environment.