New Jersey
Group Clearinghouse
TRAINING WORKSHOP
SCHEDULE 2008
Below
is a schedule of training workshops offered by the New Jersey Self-Help
Clearinghouse for 2008. Please note that the schedule is subject to
change. Most of the
workshops are free; however, seating is limited and pre-registration is
required for all workshops. For most of the workshops we request a
refundable $10 check to be included with the registration form to reserve
your seat. If you are interested in learning more about the workshops, or would
like to be put on the mailing list for the next schedule, please contact the Clearinghouse
at 1-800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122 or email Clearinghouse.
DEVELOPING & MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE SELF-HELP GROUPS
Whether
you are just thinking about starting a mutual aid self-help group but don't k
FINE-TUNING
GROUP FACILITATION SKILLS
If you
are currently running a self-help group, or are just about to try your hand at
facilitation, and would like to learn strategies and techniques that might
help, this workshop was designed just for you. This workout will help you
identify your personal strengths as a group leader, teach effective techniques
to prevent burnout, and help you develop ground rules for your group. This
workshop will also discuss effective strategies for dealing with difficult
people and other problem-solving techniques. It provides a perfect opportunity
for group leaders to trouble-shoot common problems and exchange proven
solutions with each other.
ADVANCED FACILITATION SKILLS
FOR LEADERS
If
you are currently facilitating a self-help group and would like to try out new
skills and techniques, this workshop was designed for you. At this interactive
workshop, you will learn active listening skills that can be used as an
effective tool during conflict management. You will also role-play various
group situations to increase your effectiveness as a facilitator. Attendees must be currently facilitating a
mutual aid self-help group. The workshop will cover such areas as conflict
management, dealing with difficult behaviors, confidentiality, safety issues,
etc. It provides an opportunity to brainstorm with other group leaders to
troubleshoot problems and exchange proven solutions with each other. Seating is
limited. Pre-registration is required. To download a brochure (including
directions) and registration form for any workshop, click on the
“county.” To visit the website for the workshop location, press on
the “town.” To get additional directions, click here Map Quest.
SPECIAL INTEREST
WORKSHOPS
Periodically,
the NJ Self-Help Group Clearinghouse will present additional types of
workshops. Click here to see these “Special Interest
Workshops” at bottom of page.
REGISTRATION
For
all of the workshops, pre-registration is required and seating is limited. For
most workshops, a $10 refundable check is requested along with the completed
registration form. This check will be returned to you at the workshop. If you
need to cancel, the Clearinghouse requests that you call by noon the day before
the workshop so that we might fill your spot with anyone on a waiting list. If
you do not call to cancel, your check will be forfeited.
To
register, click on “Brochure” for the workshop that you wish to
attend. This will bring you to the brochure for the workshop. Print out the
brochure, fill it in and mail it to the Clearinghouse along with your
refundable check if required. For additional information, if you click on the
“Town” you will be forwarded to any website for the workshop site. If you have any questions or problems,
please contact Barbara
at the Clearinghouse.
For a
map of
WE ARE LOOKING FOR MEETING SITES. CAN YOU HELP? Is your group interested in having a workshop at your
site? Do you have a conference room large enough to hold 20-30 people? If you do, email
or call Barbara
at the
Clearinghouse. We may be able to schedule a workshop at your site.
TRAINING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
DATE BROCHURE WORKSHOP TIME COUNTY TOWN
05/24/08 Brochure Advanced
Facilitation Skills 10:15 am—3:30 pm Camden Voorhees
06/27/08 Brochure Afternoon of Facilitation Tips 12:30 pm—3:30 pm Ocean Brick
07/12/08 Brochure Developing
a Self-Help Group 9:30
am—12 noon Warren Washington
Fine-Tuning
Facilitation Skills 1:00
pm—3:30 pm
08/09/08 Brochure Advanced Facilitation Skills 9:30 am—3:30 pm
09/13/08 Brochure Developing a Self-Help Group 9:30 am—12 noon Monmouth TBA
Fine-Tuning
Facilitation Skills 1:00
pm—3:30 pm
10/11/08 Brochure Advanced Facilitation Skills 9:30 am—3:30 pm Union TBA
11/08/09 Brochure Developing a Self-Help Group 9:30 am—12 noon Atlantic TBA
Fine-Tuning
Facilitation Skills 1:00
pm—3:30 pm
12/13/08 Brochure Advanced
Facilitation Skills 9:30
am—3:30 pm Burlington TBA
·
TBA
= To Be Announced
ANY OTHER IDEAS? Do
you have any thoughts or requests on new types of workshops? Let us k
SPECIAL INTEREST WORKSHOPS
Throughout the year, the Clearinghouse conducts some
specialized workshops. Below are descriptions of upcoming specialty workshops.
·
Conflict Management & Mediation
Skills for Self-Help Groups: Conflict in natural in any group setting but sometimes conflict, if not
handle promptly or properly, may cause undue stress and destruction to a group.
This workshop will bring in professionals from the fields of Conflict
Management and Mediation Skills to teach how leaders and members of self-help
groups can successfully deal with conflict. The location and site of the
workshop will be determined at a later date.
September,
2008 Brochure To be determined.
The
New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse is oftentimes available to give individual,
specialized presentations to self-help groups (annual conferences, large
group meetings, etc.) and to other interested agencies (at statewide agency
conferences, regional meetings, etc.) at no charge. The presentations can cover
such topics as:
·
Understanding Self-Help Groups: (services of the Clearinghouse, benefits of self-help
groups, current research, when to make referrals to groups, transitioning
professionally-run groups into member run groups, how professionals can start
or support self-help groups, etc.).
·
How to Run a More Effective Group: (finding and keeping members,
establishing ground rules, publicity, getting members involved, developing
safe, comfortable, open environments for groups, maximizing group discussions,
dealing with difficult behaviors, active listening, etc.).
·
Self-Help In Action: The participants will have the opportunity to experience a self-help
group first-hand. The meeting can be set up in a self-help group format to give
attendees hands-on experience on the benefits of group participation.
If you are interested in having the Clearinghouse conduct a
free presentation, please call the Clearinghouse or email Jeanne
Any questions? Call us at 1-800-367-6274 or 973-989-1122
Last Updated May, 2008