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Empowering Group Facilitators: An interactive discussion on developing confidence and creativity through Grief Facilitator Training. Sarah Flanagan, MSW, MPA Cathy Fox, MSW. A Great Grief Facilitator. Cathy & Sarah. Chocolate – We all need to be sweet – semi-sweet, not bitter, that is!.
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Empowering Group Facilitators:An interactive discussion on developing confidence and creativity through Grief Facilitator Training Sarah Flanagan, MSW, MPA Cathy Fox, MSW
A Great Grief Facilitator Cathy & Sarah Chocolate – We all need to be sweet – semi-sweet, not bitter, that is! Pretzels – It’s okay to feel salty (embarrassed) – roll with your mistakes Marshmallow – For your inner softie – don’t be afraid of emotion Nuts – We’ve got to be a little nutty – have a good sense of humor! Sunflower Seeds – We need to see the sunny side up so they do, too! Directions: Mix above ingredients to build confidence. Add a dash of creativity. Adjust amounts accordingly; spice to flavor. Most important – don’t forget to listen!
Seek input from others • Group Facilitators • Family Participants • Other Grief Centers Integrate multi-modal training exercises • kinesthetic, experiential, reflective, group work, homework, panel, role play, etc. Keep your training current & relevant • Current literature & best practices • Be responsive to changing needs
Design a Training that Mirrors Reality Opportunities • Managing fear of unknown • Comfort vs. Confidence • Modeling agenda setting • Model pacing of agendas Challenges • Time constraints • Fees/CEUs • Managing difficult group members • Unrealistic expectations
Diversity Panel • MaishaLiwaru • Rita Paskowitz • ShashiBhatia • Dawn Staszko • Sara Heck
Family Assessment • Theory Review • Family Dynamics • Case Studies
Facilitation Skills Application • Plan a Group Session • Observation • Role Play • Mentoring Training Activities • Expectations • Boundaries & Roles • Self-Assessment • Group Dynamics • Communication Skills
What has worked? What hasn’t? What possibilities lie ahead? What are your ideas?
TEBH Wish List • Caregiver panel • Integrate facilitator video clips • Homework • Group activity contributions • Incorporating social media & technology • Shadowing groups • Refresher trainings