Before You Begin:

Who Should Attend?

• Mental health professionals and survivors of suicide loss who want to start a support group

• Current group facilitators who want to strengthen their skills, stay up to date on the latest practices, and explore issues they have encountered while facilitating

• Survivors of suicide loss who have waited at least two years after experiencing a suicide loss

• Non-clinicians who have at least one year of experience participating in a support group

About the Training:

The AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training equips individuals with the knowledge and tools to create and lead effective support groups for those grieving a suicide loss. Designed for both new and experienced facilitators, this program supports the development of compassionate, safe, and informed group environments.

Trainings are conducted virtually over three days and are limited to 50 participants to allow for meaningful interaction. Each session features expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and role-playing exercises to provide practical, hands-on experience. Because of the interactive nature of the training, participants are required to keep cameras on and remain fully engaged throughout.

AFSP offers two specialized training tracks:

• Adult Support Group Facilitation

• Child and Teen Support Group Facilitation
  

Both courses are led by professionals with deep expertise in suicide bereavement and support group facilitation.