FPA Webinar Series Session 2: Facilitating Support Groups

When: Thursday, April 4 - 12:00 PM

Duration: 1 hours

Location: Zoom

Event Details:

Please join us for an engaging and insightful webinar series presented by Families Together NYS.  The 3-part web-based series is especially tailored to the interests and needs of our ECTC Family Peer Advocates, and will support FPAs in maintaining boundaries, facilitating support groups, and assisting caregivers when their child is in crisis. 

All sessions will take place from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET 

Session 1: Maintaining Boundaries 

Date: March 12, 2024 

Learn practical strategies for navigating your role effectively while maintaining healthy boundaries. Review the responsibilities of an FPA and learn how to balance your involvement. Understand the difference between empowerment and enablement, and learn how to identify signs of attachment and dependence. 

Session 2: Facilitating Support Groups

Date: April 4, 2024

Unlock the potential of support groups. Learn how to plan and structure your group strategically, and gain tools for conducting outreach, building an audience, and gathering feedback. 

Session 3: Safety Planning - Supporting Caregivers in Crisis Moments

Date: May 14, 2024

Enhance your skills for supporting parents when their child is in crisis and to help prevent crisis moments, including developing a safety plan, identifying trusting contacts, and finding a safe place. Learn coping and stress reduction techniques that equip parents to stay calm during crisis and can be taught to their children.