Loved Ones Certified Facilitator Training
Welcome
Three distinct curriculum was designed for:
- Intimate partners of adult survivors
- Family members and/or allies of a young survivor
- Family members and/or friends of adult survivors
Next Training:
2025, exact date coming soon
The Training
Welcome to the Loved Ones Facilitator Training. Designed to prepare mental health professionals to deliver a high-quality, effective curriculum to loved ones and allies impacted by sexual violence, the training focuses intensively on one selected curriculum.
As a facilitator, your role will be pivotal in maintaining the integrity and efficacy of the program. To achieve this, you will undergo comprehensive training that will equip you with the essential information, techniques, methods, incentives and materials necessary to master the curriculum.
Training Methods
Our approach to training will be highly interactive and practical. You will engage in role-playing exercises where you will simulate the experience of being a member of a Loved Ones’ group. This will provide you with a deeper understanding of the participant’s perspective and the dynamics of group interactions. Additionally, you will explore and discuss the responsibilities and strategies of leading each section of the curriculum. This hands-on approach is designed to enhance your facilitation skills and ensure you can effectively guide participants through the program.
Prerequisites
Given the sensitive nature of this work, it is highly recommended that facilitators have prior experience working with survivors of sexual violence or their loved ones. This experience will be invaluable in understanding the complexities and emotional nuances involved in leading these groups.
Continuing Education Hours
Loved Ones Family and Allies of a Young Survivor of Sexual Violence Facilitator Training has been approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors for NBCC credit = 14 hours. (Hours subject to change based on adjustments to the training agenda.)
Details
Certified Facilitator Requirements
A facilitator/group leader must be a trained and licensed professional psychotherapist (LCMHC, LCSW, LMFT, PhD. Or PsyD.) with experience in working with sexual violence issues.
As a facilitator for the Brave Step Loved Ones groups, you play a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness and integrity of the program. The following requirements outline your responsibilities and the essential qualities needed for leading these groups:
1. Implementation of Curriculum: You are responsible for delivering the curriculum for which you have been trained. This includes adhering to the prescribed methods, content and structure to ensure program fidelity.
2. Creating a Supportive Environment: Maintain a friendly and compassionate social atmosphere. Your approach should foster trust, openness and mutual respect among participants.
3. Crisis Intervention: Be prepared to intervene effectively during crises involving group members. Your role includes providing immediate support and guidance to help members navigate their challenges.
5. Managing Emotional Complexity: Recognize and manage the emotional complexities that may arise within the group. Members might experience feelings of hurt, betrayal, guilt, confusion or responsibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that these emotions do not disrupt the group’s purpose and objectives.
6. Maintaining Group Focus: If disruptions occur, work to restore the group to its intended focus and equilibrium in a compassionate manner. This includes redirecting discussions and re-aligning the group with its goals.
7. Non-Therapeutic Role: Note that the role of a group leader is not to provide psychotherapy. The groups are designed to be psychoeducational, not therapeutic. Your role is to guide and support rather than provide individual psychological treatment.
The Facilitator also must:
- Pass a background check including, but not limited to, a criminal check and licensure verification.
- Successfully complete the facilitator training and demonstrate the ability to utilize and be well versed in the curriculum.
- Work collaboratively with the Brave Step staff.
- Have applicable experience in working with and leading group therapy sessions.
- A passion for working with families impacted by sexual violence.
Expectations
- Facilitators are asked to schedule and facilitate at least three groups during the two years following the training.
- Facilitators are allowed to charge a reasonable fee and/or material fee to cover time and expenses.
- Facilitators are required to submit pre-and post-surveys following a group.
- Facilitator (or their agency) is required to carry insurance.
Group Delivery
- It is estimated to take 35 hours to plan, coordinate and deliver a group.
To receive updates on the next training, please complete the form below or contact us at lovedones@bravestep.org.
Questions?
Host a Loved Ones group at your organization
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