ABOUT THE SESSION:

This Initial Equipping session contains two parts: participation in an actual healing group with training to follow on how to co- facilitate your own.

Trauma healing facilitators' objective is to "do no harm" and create safe and sacred spaces for those they help. In light of this, in order to be a certified leader of healing groups and possible train others, this initial training begins a 3-step certification process that includes:

1. An evaluation during this initial training that consists of :

* Participant's self -awareness of impact on others, ability to interact well in group dynamics as well as navigate group dynamics.

* Participant's ability to care for self and overall emotional well-being.

* A short test will be given showing your understanding of the content along with a practice facilitation within a small group using a section of a lesson. Feedback will then be shared regarding strengths and suggestions for improvement.

2. After the Initial Equipping, the "Apprentice Facilitator" co-lead 2 healing groups that include 6 core lessons.

3. Attend and demonstrate competencies in an Advanced Equipping Session.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This session is open to laypeople and clergy, mental health professionals, social justice advocates, NGO workers, and others who would like to explore becoming a trauma healing facilitator so they can provide basic care for those wounded by trauma or loss and optionally train others to do so.

Necessary Qualifications: *Able to communicate in English * At least 18 years old *Able to manage personal well-being * Able to teach others in a community *Committed to helping trauma survivors * Able to dedicate time to lead trauma healing groups

**PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS OF THE TRAINING**

** PLEASE NOTE THE SESSIONS DAYS/TIMES AS LISTED IN THE MAIN EVENT IMAGE ON THIS PAGE: (October 26th-29th, 2022) Wednesday-Saturday 9:00am-4:30pm

** The $9.46 EVENTBRITE FEES AND TAX ARE BEING PAID FOR BY A LOCAL GRANT.

** LIMITED PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are available. Contact Laurie Fatica-Tice @ (386) 984-9667 for more information.