Peer Support Group Facilitator Training- Sept. 27-29, 2022 – ONLINE

This training is an experiential session based on the principles of transformative learning, transformative change, and neuroplasticity. The key focus is on developing skills as a facilitator of the adult group process, for adults who have been traumatized by childhood sexual abuse. The session has been referenced by people on the local, national, and international levels, who work in the field of trauma and abuse.

Topics discussed include:

• Power of personal narrative
• Exploring shame, guilt, vulnerability, and trust
• Transformational learning practices
• Mindfulness and Meditation
• Nuances of group dynamics

There are self-reflective activities and breakout discussion groups included throughout the training.

2021 – COVID19 Update: Please note this training is being delivered online due to public health restrictions and is being delivered over three evenings (5pm to 8pm each evening) Attendance is required in all three evenings.

The next workshop date(s):

Workshop 3: September 27 to September 29, 2022, 5 pm to 8:30 pm EST online via Zoom all three evenings.

Cost: $150 per person **Sliding scale available. Contact Maria Barcelos, MA, Executive Director for more information

Max participants: 20 maximum participants per workshop

Forms of payment accepted: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, or cheque made out to The Gatehouse 3101 Lakeshore Blvd W., Toronto, ON, M8V 3W8. You will be sent an invoice via PayPal. Choose pay by credit card to pay with Visa or MasterCard if you do not have a PayPal account.

Certificate: A PDF certificate of completion is provided to all attendees.

To register kindly contact Maria Barcelos, mbarcelos@thegatehouse.org . Please provide Maria with the workshop # that you are registering for and the following information:

1. First Name:
2. Last Name:
3. Telephone:
4. Email Address:
5. Affiliation with The Gatehouse (present/past group participant, present/past facilitator or volunteer, member-only or NO CURRENT AFFILIATION):

An invoice will be emailed to you separately by Maria. No refunds or transfers. Payments can be made with Visa, Amex, or Mastercard. If you prefer to pay via e-transfer, we will provide instructions for this once your registration has been confirmed. The zoom link and password will be emailed to confirmed registrants only. We do not post links online.

Once registered for the workshop, you will receive an invoice for the workshop fee. once the fee is paid, you will receive a Zoom link for the sessions. Do NOT share this zoom link with anyone. We do not publicly share session(s) links.