At this level, time is spent to establish and maintain Family Support Groups and encouraging family members to get involved. Provides instruction on leadership traits from the perspective of the group and the leader. Covers situations that normally arise and communication essential for effective leadership. Teaches methods of recruitment, training, retention, validation and recognition of volunteer staff within a community program. Also provides guidance on how to use volunteer experience as a resource in seeking paid employment.
None Provides instruction on types, ways, and principals of effective communication.
Examples will be studied and discussed. Focuses on the balance between conflict and cooperation by stressing the functions, the types, and the methods for managing conflict within groups. Provides instruction on developing the abilities needed to span from crisis to trauma. Discusses the establishment and execution of group norms, including the various roles available within a group and how best to channel these energies. Teaches how to use change as a positive force within an individual s life.