FACILITATING GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS
AFTER SUICIDE OR SUBSTANCE-USE DEATH TRAINING
May 3 - 4, 2023
Six (6) CEUs
This two-day training provides a foundation for facilitating mutual-help grief support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide or substance-use death. The program will discuss characteristics of this unique type of loss, basic support-group facilitation and instruction to develop the skills helpful in addressing the needs of the bereaved in a support group. While this program does not cover clinical assessment or treatment, mental health professionals are welcome to attend. The training will use group discussion, interactive presentation and skill-building practice groups that employ role-playing to prepare the facilitators.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
• Funeral directors, clergy, mental health professionals and those who have been impacted by suicide or substance-use death who want to start a support group.
• Current group facilitators who want to strengthen their skills, stay up to date on the latest practices and explore issues they have encountered while facilitating.
• People who have endured this type of loss of a loved one at least two years prior are also welcome to attend.
• Non-clinicians who have prior experience participating in a support group.
GOALS OF TRAINING
• To train participants to organize and facilitate support groups for those bereaved by the death of a loved one from suicide or substance-use.
• To strengthen participants’ awareness of the impact of a suicide or substance-use death.
• To build participants’ group facilitation skills.
• To enhance participants’ self-awareness and self-care skills.
YOUR TRAINERS
Franklin Cook, MA, CPC | Joanne L. Harpel, MPhil, JD | John (Jack) Jordan, PhD
TRAINING AGENDA
• DAY 1: 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Lunch and dinner included
• DAY 2: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Breakfast and lunch included
Please Note:
• The dress is casual. This is an active, participant-driven training. We want you to be comfortable.
• If you have questions, Kelly Deitz at kelly@nysfda.org or 518-452-8230.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration fee includes lunch and dinner on day 1, continental breakfast and lunch on day 2. Scholarships are available through the NYS Tribute Foundation to help allay financial difficulties for those wishing to attend. Contact Kelly Deitz at kelly@nysfda.org or 518-452-8230 for more information.
COST
NYSFDA Member: $50.00 per person
Non-Member: $100 per person
This training is offered at a substantial discount thanks to the generous support of the NYS Tribute Foundation.
LOCATION
New York State Funeral Directors Association Headquarters
1 South Family Drive
Albany, NY 12203
NEARBY LODGING
Hilton Garden Inn - (518) 464-6666
Hotel Trilogy Albany Airport - (518) 869-9100
Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel - (518) 869-8100
This training has been approved by the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of Funeral Directing for 6 CEUs.
Registration for this event is closed.