Making Group Work, Work in Abuse Intervention Programs!

Facilitating Change: Group Work Practices in Abuse Intervention Programs

Description

This three-day training provides facilitators of Abuse Intervention Programs (AIPs) with the skills and strategies needed to lead engaging, accountable, and effective group sessions—regardless of the curriculum you use. Grounded in social work group principles, this training explores best practices for structuring intervention groups, fostering accountability, and addressing resistance to change.

Participants will learn how to:

●      Create safe and structured group environments that promote engagement.

●      Apply cognitive-behavioral and psychoeducational techniques to support

change.

●      Navigate resistance and conflict to strengthen group effectiveness

●      Incorporate mentorship and peer learning as tools for accountability.

●      Collaborate with community and legal systems to enhance intervention efforts.

Through a mix of theory, interactive exercises, and real-world application, attendees will gain practical tools to facilitate meaningful transformation in intervention groups. Group work is so much more than having individual sequential conversations with a room full of people. Whether you're new to facilitation or looking to refine your approach, this training will help you make group work, work!

Disabilities

NMCADV encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call 505-537-1514 or email training@nmcadv.org in advance of your participation.

Funding

This training is funded in part by the New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department, Domestic Violence Unit.