Support Group Leader Training Central

Welcome to the RfR Support Group Leader program! This is the first part of your training as you learn about RfR and how to best serve the folks who join us in the support group meetings. Your task is to review the five (5) videos below at your own pace and to complete the comprehension test at the bottom of this page. Once the test has been submitted, you've completed the first part of your training!

Training video #1 - Welcome

Training video #2 - Group Dynamics

Training Video #3 - Listening Skills

Training video #4 - Roadblocks to Effective Listening and Communicating

Training video #5 - Encouraging an Action Plan, Handling Difficult Group Members, and Self-Care

Support Groups Leader Training Verification

Hi there!

We've created these questions to verify that you've completed all the training videos and read through the policy Manual (all training materials are located on the #volunteertraining channel on the Support Groups Team).

You're free to access and review the training materials while you answer the questions below.

When you hit submit, your answers will go to our volunteer manager for review. Our volunteer manager will then send you an email letting you know you are ready to launch your Support Group. Please don’t begin until you are cleared by the volunteer manager.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email

What three rules must be observed in our work as Support Group Leaders?

We covered 7 techniques of being a more effective listener. Name 3.

How often should your Support Group Meet?

Once per month, make sure you:

Provide a summary in the #hangout channel.

Access the Group Meeting Monthly Report and fill in the required information.

There is no need to provide a monthly meeting summary in any location

What are 3 specific Resources located in the Resource Database?

If a client uses language that is consistent with appearing suicidal, what should you do?

If you have a guest at a meeting who is disruptive or begins to evangelize, how do you respond?

Which of the following statements are true (check all that apply):

Self-care is critical to those individuals who work with people in crisis.

One technique for self-care is an awareness of our own emotions and feelings about any personal damage religion may have done.

Taking care of physical health is a critical factor in overall health.

Where will you find a link to fill out the Support Group Monthly Report?

What is the primary means of advertising and maintaining memberships in your Support Group?

Support Group Leaders Training Verification