From Planning to Practice: Strategies for Successful Support Group Facilitation

General publicity: Join Praxis for a three-part virtual training series for advocates and service providers on how to establish and implement support groups for survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This series focuses on the ways that survivor support groups can foster healing by creating a nurturing space for sharing experiences and building resiliency. Each session will explore key elements of support groups, including:
--The logistics of facilitating a support group
--Key implementation considerations for different support group models
--How support groups benefit survivors


Focus: November 18th, 2:00-4:00 pm CT
Laying the Groundwork: Planning, Logistics, and Facilitation

November 19th, 2:00-4:00 pm CT
Exploring Innovative Approaches Part One:
--Support Groups for Survivors of Sexual Assault
--Arts-Based Support Groups
--Culturally Specific Support Groups

November 20th, 2:00-4:00 pm CT
Exploring Innovative Approaches Part Two:
--Support Groups for Survivors of Domestic Violence
--Peer-to-Peer Support Groups
--Support and Education Groups for Survivors