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Empowering Group Facilitators:
An interactive discussion on developing confidence and creativity through
Grief Facilitator Training
Sarah Flanagan, MSW, MPACathy 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
Training Process
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
SPIRITUALITY
Looking Through Your Lens
Funeral Home Tour
Diversity Panel
Diversity Panel
Maisha Liwaru
Rita Paskowitz
Shashi Bhatia
Dawn Staszko
Sara Heck
Family Assessment
• Theory Review
• Family Dynamics
• Case Studies
Training Activities
• Expectations
• Boundaries & Roles
• Self-Assessment
• Group Dynamics
• Communication
Skills
Application
• Plan a Group
Session
• Observation
• Role Play
• Mentoring
Facilitation Skills
WHAT ARE YOUR IDEAS?
What has worked?
What hasn’t?
What possibilities lie ahead?
TEBH Wish List
• Caregiver panel• Integrate facilitator video clips• Homework• Group activity contributions• Incorporating social media &
technology
• Shadowing groups• Refresher trainings