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- **Event Name**: GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 28 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join the Circles of Connection Training and learn how to run trauma-informed, evidence-based, and community-tested support groups.About this EventJoin the GPS Facilitator Training: Circles of Connection for the Jewish CommunityDo you want to bring more support to the Jewish community and are interested in learning how to run Support Circles?GPS Circles of Connection is a new GPS initiative for the Jewish community that builds our communal capacity to care for and support one another during times of increasing trauma, stress, polarization, and rising antisemitism.Join this upcoming training and learn how to bring GPS Circles of Connection to your community!Apply for a Scholarship HEREAbout Circles of Connection“I feel like I've been waiting for months to find a space like this. It felt like a relief to speak freely and to hear from folks experiencing similar feelings.”-Circles of Connection participantGPS Circles of Connection is a new initiative for the Jewish community that builds our communal capacity to care for and support one another during this time of increasing trauma, stress, polarization, and rising antisemitism. Based on the established evidence and trauma-informed GPS Group Peer Support model, this unique training will prepare you to facilitate peer-led support circles for the Jewish community. Facilitators learn how to create a confidential, protected, respectful, and welcoming space where all members of the Jewish community can connect authentically and compassionately across both shared experiences and different perspectives.The successful Circles of Connection Program was first launched to address the rising stress and strain in the Jewish community following Oct 7th, 2023. At a time when the Jewish community has struggled to find spaces to share their experiences, thoughts and feelings, especially with increased polarization and differences of opinion, Circles of Connection provides an opportunity to bring Jewish people together to feel connected, listen to each other, and find common ground.This program was first developed for the Greater Boston Jewish community in collaboration with Jewish Family & Children Services of Greater Boston and JCC Greater Boston, and funding was provided by the Beker Foundation, CJP’s Center for Combating Antisemitism, The Ruderman Family Foundation, and other foundation partners.Now you can bring this evidence and trauma-informed program to your community!LEARN THE GPS GROUP PEER SUPPORT MODELLearn the GPS Group Peer Support model and develop powerful facilitation skills that foster connection, resilience, and transformation for communities and individuals facing diverse challenges. This training will teach you how to create supportive, trauma-informed, therapeutic group experiences where individuals can find not only connection but also the space to prepare to take the next step for themselves and their communities. If you are a professional mental health provider, clergy, community leader, or volunteer, and have a passion for helping others, we warmly invite you to join us in learning a transformative approach that addresses the unique challenges facing the Jewish community. Become a catalyst for positive change today!LEARN HOW TO:Integrate Jewish values in the heart of a group experience by being grounded in shared ethics, traditions, and teachings like Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), Chesed (kindness), and Kehillah (community) to inspire meaningful interactions.Create a trauma-informed, culturally responsive support circle model that is easy to learn and implement in diverse settings, with diverse populations, and in multiple languages including Hebrew.Address the intersection of generational, system-based, and current trauma, antisemitism, disparities, and cultural and gender identity with compassion and skill.Integrate trauma-informed skills into groups to ensure diverse opinions and differences are held with mutual respect, non-judgment, compassion, and safety.Incorporate evidence-based approaches of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Grounding, Peer to Peer Support, and Psychosocial Education in groups.Lead a strengths-based group approach that ensures an accessible, welcoming, and transformational group experience for all.Run groups that support, empower, and benefit not only the individuals and communities being served, but also the group facilitators.Bring people together across diverse perspectives and create environments of mutual respect, non-judgment, compassion, and safety.BRING GPS TO YOUR COMMUNITY“It was really powerful to hear others' experiences, especially when it was different  from my own. It's a good reminder we are all entitled to our own and experiences.”-Circles of Connection participantAll denominations of JewsJewish Camps - campers, counselors, parents and staffCollege communities - faculty, staff, and studentsHillels and other Jewish campus-based organizationsIsraelisJewish professionalsLGBQTIA+ JewsParents of infants/toddlers, elementary, secondary, and college-aged childrenProgressive JewsRabbis, Cantors, and religious lay leadersSchool communities - preschool, elementary, and high schoolSecular JewsSynagoguesZionist JewsNon-Jews in close relationship to Jewish communityTHIS TRAINING IS FOR YOU!Whether you are a mental health provider, a first-time group leader, a teacher, a rabbi, or a volunteer, you will learn skills that will change the way that you run groups and gain the confidence to lead consistently impactful groups for your community.All kinds of JewsAll denominations of JewsActivists, organizers, and leadersClergy and lay leadersMental health and medical professionalsStudents - middle school, high school, higher educationSupervisors and administrative leadersTeachers and educational leadersVolunteer leaders of all kinds* Social Work CEUs are available. Inquire about other continuing education credits at About GPS Group Peer Support“I could not believe how much people were able to open up in just 1.5 hours.”GPS Group Peer Support is a strength-based, trauma-informed, and welcoming approach to group therapeutic care, offering consistent mental health support during times of stress, crisis, and change. This evidence- and trauma-informed model has been successfully implemented across diverse populations and settings, delivering impactful results. By incorporating mindfulness-based stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, peer-to-peer support, and other evidence-based modalities, GPS effectively mitigates the long-term effects of stress and trauma. The model allows for rapid replication in an easy-to-learn format for both peer specialists, people with lived experience, volunteers, and lay leaders, as well as professionals. GPS trainings are interactive, ensuring participants gain a comprehensive understanding to begin using this proven, impactful approach in their communities. GPS’s innovative, scalable, and replicable approach aims to foster a supportive environment where individuals can find the resources and strength to move through difficult times with confidence and resilience.Contact us at info@grouppeersupport.org for more information.Learn more about GPS Circles of Connection:GPS Circles of Connection Pilot ReportGPS Participants share about their experience,TRAINING SCHEDULEOPENING PRACTICUMMust attend one live session. You do not have to attend more than one opening practicum session.April 28th, 1:00-3:30 pmApril 29th, 1:00-3:30 pmMay 5th, 7:00-9:30 pm* All times listed are Eastern Time (EST)TRAINING MODULESLive and online. Recordings of all modules will be available to registered participants.1:00 pm - 3:30 pm ESTMay 6th - Module 1: Intro to GPS and Power of GroupsMay 7th - Module 2: Mindfulness Rest StopMay 8th - Module 3: GuidelinesMay 13th - Module 4: Realities and PrinciplesMay 14th - Module 5: GPS Check InMay 15th - Module 6: Reflective Listening, Weaving, Grounding, and ClosingPRACTICUMS: FACILITATOR SUPPORT SESSIONSMust attend a minimum of three live sessions. Recommended to attend weekly.Tues June 3rd, 7:00-8:30 pmThurs June 5th, 12:00-1:30 pmTues June 10th, 7:00-8:30 pmThurs June 12th, 12:00-1:30 pmTues June 17th, 7:00-8:30 pm* All times listed are Eastern Time (EST)TRAINING FORMATOpening Practicum. Live attendance is required for one session.Training Modules. 6 sessions. Attend live. Recordings of all modules will be available to registered participants.Facilitator Support & Practicums. Live attendance is required.HOW TO ACCESS TRAINING AFTER REGISTERINGAccess to training materials, live sessions, recorded sessions, and evaluations will be via the Eventbrite online event page after you register. You must have an Eventbrite account to register and then be logged in with that same account to view the online event page content. Click here for more guidance.
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- **Q**: When and where is GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25 being held?
  - **A:** GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25 takes place on Mon, 28 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Thu, 19 Jun, 2025 at 03:30 pm at Online.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25 range from USD 1,000 to USD 1,500 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 1,000AvailableFacilitator training and Practicums BundleUSD 1,500Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25?
  - **A:** GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25 is organized by GPS Group Peer Support LLC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25 is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Online, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If GPS Circles of Connection for the Jewish Community Facilitator Training 25 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.