Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training

For All Seasons is partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Maryland to offer Suicide bereavement Support Group Facilitator traning in at the Anchor Church in Easton.
This training, which offers CEUs, is for mental health professionals and survivors of suicide loss who want to start a support group and current group facilitators who want to strengthen their skills, stay up to date on the latest practices, and explore issues thay havce encountered while facilitating. It is recommended for participation that survivors of suicide loss have waited at least two years after experiencing a suicide loss, and non-clinicians have at least one year of experience participating in a support group.
By the end of this training, participants will understand: The unique needs of suicide loss survivors; develop skills to facilitate a safe and supportive group environment; apply effective communication and active listening techniques; recognize and respond to crisis situations within a support group setting; and utilize AFSP resources and best practices for group facilitation.
This two day training includes lecture, interactive discussion, and role-playing, and participating clinicians will receive 14 category 1 CEUs, issued by For All Seasons, Inc, an approved continuing education provider for MD Social Workers and Professional Counselors. The cost for two day training is $175 and includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all  needed materials for boath days. 
For more information or to register, visit the training website at bit.ly/SupportGroupFacilitatorTraining