Offering counseling care in the context of a trauma support group demands careful thought and preparation. In this session, we will consider how group facilitators can assess their readiness, methods for screening potential participants, and practices for establishing a safe and stable group environment.
Presenter
Melissa Affolter
Content Director, Fieldstone Counseling
Melissa Affolter has served in counseling and care ministries for twenty years, and currently works at Fieldstone Counseling as the Content Director and a counseling supervisor. Melissa facilitates ReStoried, a women's support group for those who have experienced abuse and trauma, and offers workshops and seminars on a variety of counseling-related topics.