Welcome to Workforce 3 One Youth Build Webinar
Welcome to Workforce 3 One Youth. Build Webinar Series Equal-time Support Groups One Effective Tool in a Solid Counseling/Case Management Approach in Youth. Build U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration February 3, 2015 Presented by: Division of Youth Services – Youth. Build U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration
Where are you? Enter your location in the Chat window – lower left of screen 2
Moderator Cheryl J. Beasley Acting Workforce Analyst US Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Department of Youth Services 3
Here’s what you can expect in this webinar 1. Participants will receive recommendations on the use of a type of support group used in Youth. Build called an “equal-time support group. ” 2. Participants will be able to network and peer share promising strategies. 3. Participants will learn the fundamentals of designing an equal-time support group and the keys to successful facilitation. 4
Webinar Format • Overview of the content • Q&A • Discussion 5
Discussion • Participate in open discussion with facilitators and peers. Phones will be unmuted. • Be courteous. Reduce extraneous noise for the best audio quality by muting your phone, if you are not speaking. • Choose the breakout room based on the number shown on your screen. 6
Presenter John Bell Vice President for Leadership Development, Graduate Leadership, and Mentoring Youth. Build USA 7
Culture, Wider World • Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit • Meditation & Prayer • Life Plan • Journaling • Self-appreciation • Seven Thinking Errors • Others Program, Culture, Race, Geography, World forces Individual Practices Counseling • Peer Counseling • Support Groups • 12 Step Programs • Circle Process • Diversity Work • Appreciations • Power Source • Laugh Club • Others Healing Group Practices Theory, Frameworks • Self, Others, World • Maslow’s Hierarchy • Ferguson-Snipes • Multi-cultural Couns. • Peer Counseling 8 • Others
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Self. Transcendence spiritual fulfillment Self. Actualization full potential Self-Esteem Needs competence, achievement, respect Social Needs belonging, friendship, love, family Security Needs safety, employment, health, money Body Needs hunger, thirst, bodily comfort 9
Program Goals • Who Am I? • Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit, Behavior • One-on-one Counseling & Healing • Peer Counseling & Support Groups Self Goal is to Understand World • Life Skills • Case Management • Leadership Skills Others • Community Building • Relationships • Group Counseling • Support Groups 10
Culture, Wider World • Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit • Meditation & Prayer • Life Plan • Journaling • Self-appreciation • Seven Thinking Errors • Others Program, Culture, Race, Geography, World forces Individual Practices Counseling Healing • Peer Counseling • Support Groups • 12 Step Programs • Circle Process • Diversity Work • Appreciations • Power Source • Laugh Club • Others Group Practices Theory, Frameworks • Self, Others, World • Maslow’s Hierarchy • Ferguson-Snipes • Multi-cultural Couns. • Peer Counseling 11 • Others
Culture, Wider World • Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit • Meditation & Prayer • Life Plan • Journaling • Self-appreciation • Seven Thinking Errors • Others Program, Culture, Race, Geography, World forces Individual Practices Counseling Healing • Peer Counseling • Support Groups • 12 Step Programs • Circle Process • Diversity Work • Appreciations • Power Source • Laugh Club • Others Group Practices Theory, Frameworks • Self, Others, World • Maslow’s Hierarchy • Ferguson-Snipes • Multi-cultural Couns. • Peer Counseling 12 • Others
Types of Groups Rap groups – “keeping it real” groups – “family”, “strong circles”, “home groups” check-ins – open topics like: what’s on your mind, or… – selected topics like: healthy relationships, fear of failing, racism, spirituality, family, and so on 13
Types of Groups Affinity groups - similar backgrounds or issues – brother to brother, sister to sister groups – parents support group – people in recovery – an LGBTQ group – study groups…and so on 14
Poll Question What type of affinity groups have you used at your program: brother to brother / sister to sister groups parents support group people in recovery LGBTQ group Other 15
Types of Groups Informal support groups – Happen at lunch, on construction site, end of class – Each person invited to talk about questions like: • What have I accomplished this week? • How was I a good leader this week? • What did I learn on the job site this week? • How could we be an even better team? • …and so on 16
Types of Groups Rap groups Affinity groups -- similar backgrounds or issues Informal support groups Equal-time Support Groups 17
Equal-time Support Group What Why How When Fine points 18
Equal-time Support Group What—structure of the group Ø Groups of 4 -6 people Ø Divide time equally; each person takes a turn talking Ø Speaker shares what on his or her mind or heart Ø Listeners listen with full attention Ø Appreciation of speaker after turn 19
Equal-time Support Group Why use this format? ü provides a safe, structured place for sharing ü teaches good listening skills ü people learn to handle emotions effectively ü creates understanding and compassion for others ü can be facilitated by group members ü process can be used with staff, family, friends, work 20
Equal-time Support Group How to facilitate it 1. Explain the purpose and process of equal time support groups 2. Facilitator reminds people of the attitudes of good listening Warm undivided attention Eye contact Respectful body posture Positive facial expression Acceptance of feelings No advice, no comments, no judgments Confidential 3. Arrange groups of 4 -6, sitting in close circles (not around tables) 21
Equal-time Support Group How to facilitate it (cont’d) 4. Ask each person to share one thing that’s going well (1 min ea) 5. Divide time equally; each person takes a turn talking 6. Speaker shares what’s on his or her mind or heart; can remain quiet 7. Listeners listen with full attention 8. Appreciations from people on each side of speaker 9. Facilitator thanks group for good attention; reminder about confidentiality 22
Equal-time Support Group When to use it Ø During Mental Toughness Ø At beginning of staff meetings Ø As part of family time with students Ø During community meetings Ø At Policy Committee meetings occasionally Ø For processing an emotional community experience Ø As part of regular counseling program 23
Equal-time Support Group Fine points for facilitator Ø Not a conversation: one person speaking, others just listening Ø Staff need to be in groups at first to set the tone, maintain safety Ø Turns of 7 -10 minutes work well to begin; reserve 45 -60 minutes total Ø If new group, suggest telling life stories; otherwise, speaker’s choice Ø Rule: don’t use turn to dump anger or criticism on another person in the group Ø Keep time; pass watch or timepiece; give speaker 30 -second time check Ø If emotions arise, welcome the feelings Ø Remember to distinguish people from their feelings Ø Structure appreciations thoughtfully; these often take longer than planned Ø If confidentiality is broken, make it a teachable moment 24
Equal-time Support Group Pitfalls to avoid ü letting equal time go & slide into conversation ü group members not giving their full attention ü individual using turn to criticize another group member ü insisting that each person talks; not making it voluntary sharing ü breaking confidentiality ü opening up emotionally to traumatic experience, without follow-up support
Culture, Wider World • Body, Mind, Heart, Spirit • Meditation & Prayer • Life Plan • Journaling • Self-appreciation • Seven Thinking Errors • Others Program, Culture, Race, Geography, World forces Individual Practices Counseling Healing • Peer Counseling • Support Groups • 12 Step Programs • Circle Process • Diversity Work • Appreciations • Power Source • Laugh Club • Others Group Practices Theory, Frameworks • Self, Others, World • Maslow’s Hierarchy • Ferguson-Snipes • Multi-cultural Couns. • Peer Counseling 26 • Others
Discussion • Participate in open discussion with facilitators and peers. Phones will be un-muted. • Be courteous. Reduce extraneous noise for the best audio quality by muting your phone, if you are not speaking. • Choose the breakout room based on the number shown on your screen. • It may take a few minutes for the room number to appear on your screen. 27
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Report Back • What was discussed during the session? • What questions consistently surfaced? 29
Please enter your questions in the Chat Room! 30
Resources U. S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration Division of Youth Services http: //www. doleta. gov/youth_services/Youth_Build. cfm DOL Youth. Build Webpage https: //etagrantees. workforce 3 one. org/ws/etagrantees/pages/resources. aspx? pparams=1001435162221393902 The Youth. Build Manual for Counseling, Case Management, and Program Culture https: //etagrantees. workforce 3 one. org/ws/etagrantees/pages/resource s. aspx? pparams=1001435162221393902 U. S. Department of Health and Human Services Family and Youth Service Bureau http: //www. acf. hhs. gov/programs/fysb/ 31
Save the Date! The next DOL Youth. Build webinar will be on: March 10 th at 2: 00 PM (EDT) 32
Contact Information John Bell Vice President for Leadership Development, Graduate Leadership, and Mentoring Youth. Build USA jbell@youthbuild. org 33
Thank You! Find resources for workforce system success at: www. workforce 3 one. org 34
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