COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
Managing Difficult Situations in Grief Support Groups:
A Continuing Education Workshop for
Austin Grief Volunteers
Facilitated by:
Brittany Neece, LPC-S, LMFT-S,
Support Group Coordinator at Austin Grief
Wednesday May 8th
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss
2413 Greenlawn Pkwy., Austin, TX 78757
Fee: FREE training however space is limited to 15 participants,
please RSVP below.
3 CEUs and Certificates of Attendance included for LPC, LMFT, LCSW
The Austin Center for Grief & Loss offers ongoing training to its volunteer facilitators. Volunteers are expected to attend at least 2 of these special trainings a year. “Managing Difficult Situations in Grief Support Groups” is a training that provides the opportunity for volunteers to enhance their skills in dealing with difficult situations in a support group.
This interactive training will cover tips and techniques for managing difficult group dynamics that may arise during and/or outside of support group sessions. We will discuss and practice effective ways to manage the following issues within a group setting:
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monopolizing
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fixing
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prolonged silenced
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side chatter
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suicidal ideation
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cliques
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difficulty transitioning away from group
ABOUT THE PRESENTER:
Brittany Neece, LPC-S, LMFT-S is a private practice clinician and previous Clinical Director for The Austin Center for Grief & Loss. She works with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced significant and/or complicated grief, divorce, and trauma. She is trained in utilizing specific trauma treatment, such as EMDR and Trauma First Aid, as well as couples and family system-based treatments. Brittany has facilitated many grief therapy and support groups, including the Complicated Grief Therapy Group at Austin Grief.
Join us for an evening of enlightenment and learning!