Training
Get equipped to facilitate mental health support groups
You can do this! We’re here to help.
Anchor International makes it easy to gain the skills you need to facilitate a mental health support group. We start with the essentials in our Facilitator Training Program, which will equip you to launch a support group in your church or organization. From there, we walk alongside you as you navigate real-life situations, helping you grow into an experienced and effective group facilitator.
Facilitator Training Program
The Anchor International Facilitator Training Program consists of an online, video-based course (2 hours) and a brief Certification Video Call (15-30 minutes) with a member of our team.
When possible, we recommend having all members of your facilitation team attend the Certification Video Call together, as this is an excellent opportunity to ask questions and receive personalized support for launching your group.
Upon completion of the Facilitator Training Program, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and be certified to facilitate Anchor International support groups.
Key topics include:
- What is mental health ministry?
- What are the Anchors of Wellness?
- What skills do I need to be an effective facilitator?
- What does a typical group look like?
- What is safe storytelling?
- How do I promote safe storytelling?
- How do we safely talk about suicide?
- How can I help save a life?
- … and more!
Ongoing Support for Certified Facilitators
Certified facilitators are invited to join in our monthly, virtual facilitator meet-ups, held the first Saturday of every month. Led by experienced group facilitators, this is a place where you can ask questions, share experiences, and pray together in a community of peers.
In addition, as a certified facilitator you’ll have access to our private Facilitator Facebook Group where you can find support and community among Anchor International group facilitators.
To start your training, simply complete the Let’s Connect form below.
Let's Connect!
Please note: We are not a counseling service and we do not refer or recommend any mental health professionals. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
