Lecture on Grief Share Leadership Training

Introduction and Technical Issues

• Discussion on recording methods and saving recordings to the cloud.
• Importance of learning new functionalities on platforms.
• Mention of prayer and religious elements as part of the meeting.
• Initial confusion over roles for prayer and scripture reading.

Participants Introduction

• Marion Creighton: Minister at Turner Memorial AME Church, involved in grief support sessions for six years, transitioned from face-to-face to virtual sessions.
• Gwen Ingram: Long-term participant in grief support, personal loss experience includes family members over a few years.
• Helen Baker: Attends grief share due to personal losses, including her husband, son, and parents.
• Laurie Yvonne: AME Church minister from Belize, experienced multiple losses over the years.
• Angelisa Howes: Lost a child, seeks to help others in similar situations.

Grief Share Program Overview

• Structure:
  • 13-session course for people grieving the death of loved ones.
  • Weekly meetings with three components: Video, Group Discussion, Workbook.

Vision for Grief Share

• Aim to be an always-available support resource.
• Groups to operate as an "ER for the bereaved," open for new participants at any time.
• Encourages outreach beyond the church to the wider community.

Key Success Tips for Leaders

1. Build a Team: Minimum of two leaders, ideally four (2 men, 2 women).
2. Use the Leader's Guide: Essential for recruiting, promoting, leading discussions.
3. Watch Leader Training Videos: Important for all team members, offers ongoing training.
4. Sign up for LeaderZone: Access to resources and leader forums.
5. Ensure Workbook for Each Participant: Key for engagement and reflection.
6. Promote Through Find a Group Tool: Visibility for the group through Grief Share's website.
7. Connect with Grief Share Consultants: Free access for guidance and support.
8. Emphasize Prayer: Regular prayer for leaders and participants.

Discussion Points

• Importance of understanding grief as a personal journey not to be taught but facilitated.
• The potential for multiple session times to accommodate diverse schedules.
• Emphasis on co-leading to support new facilitators.
• Encourage continuous prayer and self-care for leaders to maintain balance and effectiveness.

Closing Remarks

• Commitment to praying for each other and the participants.
• Plans to view further training videos and discussions in upcoming sessions.
• Encouragement for self-care and support for leaders to remain effective.