New Jersey Self-Help
Group Clearinghouse
2009-2010 TRAINING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Below is a schedule of training
workshops offered by the New Jersey Self-Help Clearinghouse for 2009-2010. 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 some of the workshops we request a
refundable $10 check to be included with the registration form to reserve
your seat. The $10 is returned to you at the workshop. 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 know where to start, or you have
a group in the early stages of development, this workshop was designed for you!
This workshop covers the details of getting (and keeping) a group off the
ground. The topics cover everything from publicizing your group, recruiting new
members, getting members to volunteer, to structuring your group, shared
leadership, developing an effective group format and running your first
meeting. The workshop will also discuss the primary roles of a group
facilitator and give participants an opportunity to try out new facilitation
skills. This
workshop is typically given in the morning with the “Fine-Tuning Basic
Group Facilitation Skills” following in the afternoon. At other times, it
is presented as a “Lunch ‘N Learn” half-day workshop.
FINE-TUNING BASIC
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 workshop 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. This workshop is
typically given in the afternoon following the “Developing &
Maintaining Effective Self-Help Groups” workshop in the morning.
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. This workshop is typically run for an entire day (from
9:30am – 3:30pm with an hour break for lunch).
AFTERNOON OF FACILITATION SKILLS
This workshop is designed for persons who are, or will be, facilitating a
self-help support group. The purpose of this workshop is to offer group
facilitators the unique opportunity to address any special issues, needs,
concerns, problems or questions that they might have regarding group
leadership. It is an opportunity to meet with other group leaders to exchange
ideas, solutions, frustrations and techniques to make the role of facilitator
easier and more rewarding. This workshop is designed for current facilitators
of self-help groups, or for those who will be facilitating in the near future.
It does not include information on starting new groups. This workshop is typically given on a weekday afternoon.
TRAINING
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Click on the County for a copy of the
brochure.
Click on the town name to access the link to
the meeting site.
Click on “Register” to register
by email (if available)
DATE WORKSHOP Register TIME COUNTY
TOWN___________
Sat. 12/05 How
to Start a Group Register 10:00am – 2:00pm Atlantic Galloway Township
Sat. 12/12/09 Advanced
Facilitation 9:30am—3:30pm Somerset To Be Determined
Jan. 2010 Advanced Facilitation 9:30am—3:30pm Morris County To Be Determined
Feb. 2010 How to Start a Group 9:30am—12:00 noon Hunterdon County To Be Determined
How
To Facilitate a Group 1:00pm—3:30pm
Mar. 2010 Afternoon of Facilitation Skills 1:00pm-4:00pm Cumberland County To Be Determined
Apr. 2010 How to Start
Lunch ‘n Learn 11:00am—2:00pm Essex County To Be Determined
May 2010 Advanced Facilitation 9:30am—3:30pm Middlesex County To Be Determined
June 2010 How to Start a Group 9:30am—12:00 noon Atlantic County To Be Determined
How
To Facilitate a Group 1:00pm—3:30pm
July 2010 Afternoon of Facilitation Skills (Thu) 1:00pm-4:00pm Bergen County To Be Determined
Aug. 2010 How to Start Lunch ‘n Learn (Thu) 11:00am—2:00pm Monmouth County To Be Determined
Sep. 2010 Advanced Facilitation 9:30am—3:30pm Camden County To Be Determined
Oct. 2010 How to Start a Group 9:30am—12:00 noon Passaic County To Be Determined
How
To Facilitate a Group 1:00pm—3:30pm
Nov. 2010 Afternoon of Facilitation Skills 1:00pm-4:00pm Burlington County To Be Determined
Dec. 2010 How to Start Lunch ‘n Learn (Fri) 11:00am—2:00pm Gloucester County To Be Determined
For a map of New Jersey counties,
click here.
REGISTRATION
For all of the workshops, seating is usually limited and
pre-registration is required. 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. Registered attendees will receive a confirmation
call a day or two before the workshop.
To register, click on “County” 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. If the workshop does not request a check, you may
also register by email or by calling the Clearinghouse at 1-800-367-6274. For additional
information, if you click on the “Town” you will be forwarded to
any website for the workshop site. To get additional directions, click here Map Quest. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Barbara at the Clearinghouse.
SPECIAL INTEREST WORKSHOPS
None
scheduled at this time.
ANY OTHER IDEAS? Do you have any thoughts or requests on new
types of workshops? Let us k
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.
GROUP / AGENCY PRESENTATIONS
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, small group exercises, self-esteem,
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 Barbara
The New
Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse is also available to conduct workshops at
state conferences, agencies or groups. Each workshop will be custom tailored to
meet the specific needs of the group. The workshops can cover anything from
starting a support group, problem solving, or shared leadership to dealing with
difficult behaviors and advanced facilitation skills. The cost of the workshop varies according to the length of the
requested workshop. For information, please contact Barbara
White at the Clearinghouse.
Any questions? Call us at 1-800-367-6274 or
973-989-1122
Last Updated October
2009