April 5 – 6, 2024 Adult Focused Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training
About the Training
The AFSP Facilitator Training Program offers suicide prevention organizers a way to create and facilitate a community support group for suicide loss survivors in the aftermath of a suicide. This course is offered as a two-day training of up to 36 attendees, and includes lecture, interactive discussion, and role-playing. This training is led by experts in the
field of suicide bereavement.
Attendance on both days is mandatory.
Suggested Participants
Mental health professionals and suicide loss survivors* interested in starting a support group or wanting to update skills.
*Must be 2 years out from loss to attend — exceptions made only to those already facilitating a group.
Courtyard Marriott – Bloomington
7800 Bloomington Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55425
*A room block/special rate has been reserved*
Cost
General Ticket: $175*
AFSP MN Volunteer: $100
*A limited number of scholarship opportunities are available for MN residents*
Questions?
Cara Fox, MN Board Co-Chair
cara.fox
AFSP MN – Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training 2024.pdf
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