Support Group Training

Support Group Training

Many people find peer support a helpful tool that can aid in their recovery. Support groups are offered as a safe space where individuals can come together to share their stories, experiences, and lives in a way that can help reduce loneliness and isolation.

The Support Group Training is unique because it follows a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and get what they need. You will be taught how to build and sustain a support group within your faith community. You will be trained in our curriculum and guided in launching and nurturing your own group, specifically a Minds Transformed, Families Transformed, or Hearts Transformed group.

You Will Learn:

• Benefits of support groups
• Support group leadership skills and facilitator do’s and don’ts
• Detailed guidelines for operational practices, for example size of group, length of groups, and frequency of sessions
• How to structure the flow of the group
• Tips to ensure positive communication
• How to promote and publicize your support group

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• You will be in a position to support those living with mental health challenges, the loved ones of those living with mental health challenges or survivors of trauma
• You will learn how to connect with group members to make them feel safe and secure
• You will receive both a video and presentation for each module, as well as a leader’s guide and workbooks for each type of support group
• You will also have access to a sample agenda, group guidelines, sign in sheets, marketing materials and additional handouts

Course Lessons

• Lesson 01: Introduction to Transformed Groups
• Lesson 02: Group Facilitation and Communication Skills
• Lesson 03: Families Transformed
• Lesson 04: Hearts Transformed
• Lesson 05: Minds Transformed

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