NAMI Family Support Group Model Overview

 
Facilitator Training
Introduction to the Model
 
Why do we need a model?
 
To help the facilitator avoid the negative group
dynamics that can limit the success of a support
group.
A support group can operate with a will of its
own and take the group down an unproductive
path
Sometimes a group can pull even the most
experienced facilitator off course
 
Why do people go to a
support group?
 
 
 
 
To leave feeling better than when they came
To feel that they contributed and that they were
supported
To feel that they have something in common
with others
 
What do they want at a support
group?
 
A safe place
To not be judged
Boundaries that are enforced
Capable facilitators
 
NAMI Family Support Groups
 
Are led by trained facilitators, using:
 
Strategies
Structures
Processes
 
They are capable facilitators, not therapists!
 
 
A capable facilitator
 
Asks group members to agree to share
responsibility for maintaining the Group Guidelines
Sustains clear membership boundaries
Clarifies goals, that is, our Principles of Support
Identifies the common issues of the group
in a positive and optimistic manner
Develops communication skills that
encourage group participation
 
Group Guidelines
 
Principles of Support
undefined
 
This model assures an effective
support group meeting.
 
NAMI Family Support Group
strategies, structures and
group processes
 
NAMI Family Support Group model
 
5 Strategies
Communication skills that AID US
 
4 Structures
Agenda
Group Guidelines
Principles of Support
Emotional Stages
 
3 Group Processes
Tough Topics
Group Wisdom
Problem Solving
 
Five strategies
 
Communication skills that AID US
 
Affirm
Inquire
Direct
Understand
Support
 
Four structures
 
 
 
Agenda
Group Guidelines
Principles of Support
Emotional Stages
 
Three group processes
 
 
 
Tough Topics
Group Wisdom
Problem Solving
 
Rules when using the
NAMI Family Support Group model
 
Facilitators always use the Facilitator Guides
Facilitators pay close attention to the steps and
cardinal rules on each guide
 
Agenda
 
Always start and stop on time
Always start Check In with the facilitators to
model the 1 to 2 minute time limit
 
Group Guidelines
 
Don’t scold; be directive
Always model respect for the member being
disrespectful
Remember, it’s normal for people to forget
guidelines in support groups
 
Principles of Support
 
Never lecture or instruct the group about
principles
Get the group talking about these universals
 
 
Emotional Stages
 
Never tell a participant where they are
Always ask them what stage they think they
are in
Direct the group’s attention to what the
participant needs in that stage and discuss
how those needs can be met
 
Tough Topics
 
Never avoid discussing a traumatic event when
it comes up in a support group
Traumatic events need to be detoxified
The NAMI Family Support Group process for
handling these tough topics is often called Hot
Potatoes
 
Group Wisdom
 
 
Group Wisdom is a process through which
participants share resources and knowledge
gained from past experiences
Always ask members what they know that is
constructive, practical and helpful
 
Problem Solving
 
When doing Problem Solving, you will shift to a
directive leadership style
Do not use the Problem Solving Process for
illness-related symptoms or non-
responsiveness to medications
 
Remember, as a capable facilitator
you are present to help the group meet its needs,
not to have the group help you meet yours
 
What to expect at this training
 
To learn by doing
To make mistakes; it’s part of the learning
process
To practice the strategies, structures, and group
processes outlined for you in this presentation
To have fun!
Slide Note
Embed
Share

This content provides an insightful introduction to the NAMI family support group model, emphasizing the importance of having a structured model to guide facilitators and participants in achieving successful support group interactions. It highlights the need for a model to prevent negative group dynamics, explains the reasons for individuals to attend support groups, outlines the expectations and desires of group members, and details the responsibilities of a capable facilitator. The content also covers key elements of the NAMI Family Support Group model, including strategies, structures, and group processes that ensure effective support group meetings.


Uploaded on Apr 07, 2024 | 6 Views


Download Presentation

Please find below an Image/Link to download the presentation.

The content on the website is provided AS IS for your information and personal use only. It may not be sold, licensed, or shared on other websites without obtaining consent from the author. Download presentation by click this link. If you encounter any issues during the download, it is possible that the publisher has removed the file from their server.

E N D

Presentation Transcript


  1. Facilitator Training Introduction to the Model

  2. Why do we need a model? To help the facilitator avoid the negative group dynamics that can limit the success of a support group. A support group can operate with a will of its own and take the group down an unproductive path Sometimes a group can pull even the most experienced facilitator off course

  3. Why do people go to a support group? To leave feeling better than when they came To feel that they contributed and that they were supported To feel that they have something in common with others

  4. What do they want at a support group? A safe place To not be judged Boundaries that are enforced Capable facilitators

  5. NAMI Family Support Groups Are led by trained facilitators, using: Strategies Structures Processes They are capable facilitators, not therapists!

  6. A capable facilitator Asks group members to agree to share responsibility for maintaining the Group Guidelines Sustains clear membership boundaries Clarifies goals, that is, our Principles of Support Identifies the common issues of the group in a positive and optimistic manner Develops communication skills that encourage group participation

  7. Group Guidelines

  8. Principles of Support

  9. NAMI Family Support Group strategies, structures and group processes This model assures an effective support group meeting.

  10. NAMI Family Support Group model 5 Strategies Communication skills that AID US 4 Structures Agenda Group Guidelines Principles of Support Emotional Stages 3 Group Processes Tough Topics Group Wisdom Problem Solving

  11. Five strategies Communication skills that AID US Affirm Inquire Direct Understand Support

  12. Four structures Agenda Group Guidelines Principles of Support Emotional Stages

  13. Three group processes Tough Topics Group Wisdom Problem Solving

  14. Rules when using the NAMI Family Support Group model Facilitators always use the Facilitator Guides Facilitators pay close attention to the steps and cardinal rules on each guide

  15. Agenda Always start and stop on time Always start Check In with the facilitators to model the 1 to 2 minute time limit

  16. Group Guidelines Don t scold; be directive Always model respect for the member being disrespectful Remember, it s normal for people to forget guidelines in support groups

  17. Principles of Support Never lecture or instruct the group about principles Get the group talking about these universals

  18. Emotional Stages Never tell a participant where they are Always ask them what stage they think they are in Direct the group s attention to what the participant needs in that stage and discuss how those needs can be met

  19. Tough Topics Never avoid discussing a traumatic event when it comes up in a support group Traumatic events need to be detoxified The NAMI Family Support Group process for handling these tough topics is often called Hot Potatoes

  20. Group Wisdom Group Wisdom is a process through which participants share resources and knowledge gained from past experiences Always ask members what they know that is constructive, practical and helpful

  21. Problem Solving When doing Problem Solving, you will shift to a directive leadership style Do not use the Problem Solving Process for illness-related symptoms or non- responsiveness to medications

  22. Remember, as a capable facilitator you are present to help the group meet its needs, not to have the group help you meet yours

  23. What to expect at this training To learn by doing To make mistakes; it s part of the learning process To practice the strategies, structures, and group processes outlined for you in this presentation To have fun!

Related


More Related Content

giItT1WQy@!-/#giItT1WQy@!-/#giItT1WQy@!-/#