The Self-Help Resource Centre of Toronto presents the
2008 Winter/Spring Workshops
Using Mutual Aid/Self-Help Strategies in Community Groups
Wednesday, April 9, 2008 from 1 to 4 pm
In this workshop you will learn how to create Mutual Aid/Self-Help (MASH) groups in your community work. Mutual Aid/Self- Help groups are about empowering people to deal with common issues by working with others. In these groups people learn to help themselves while helping others. If building this kind of mutual relationship is helpful for your clients and the communities you work with, then you will benefit from this workshop. Topics covered include: What is a Support Group? What is a Self-Help Group?; How to attract people to a group; How to keep people involved and interested; Stages of group development and why they are important; Common issues in the group; How to evaluate group success; How to use support groups to empower your clients and promote their ownership and participation.
Roya Rabbani is the Self-Help Resource Centre’s Executive Director. She has utilized the self-help/mutual aid methods to build partnership among various agencies in developing innovative projects, such as Diversify the Source; Mutually Ours; and Empowering Stroke Prevention Project. Roya has worked with diverse communities in Canada, Jamaica, Brazil, Pakistan, and Iran. She has a B.Sc. from University of Guelph and a MSW with specialty in community development and planning from Wilfred Laurier.
Role-Playing Challenging Situations in Groups – a train the trainer workshop
Tuesday, June 3, 9:30 am to 12:20 pm
This workshop applies popular theatre tools to reflect on common challenges in groups. As a focus, participants will engage in "Stop Theatre" role-play to explore options for addressing real challenges based on their own experiences. Adding a "train the trainer" angle, the workshop will wrap up with a review of steps, tips and further resources to enable participants to facilitate role-play learning within their own communities/organizations.
Gillian Kranias has worked for 20 years as an adult educator and facilitator of diverse community-based initiatives in Toronto and internationally. She currently co-coordinates the Ontario Self-Help Network Program at the Self-Help Resource Centre. In this position, Gillian supports the development of both local and regional self-help/peer support initiatives through consultations, networking support, training workshops and resource materials.
Enrollment is limited to 20 people. Please register early to avoid disappointment.
The $15 registration fee includes materials and refreshments.
To register complete and return the attached form. Info 416-487-4355 www.selfhelp.on.ca
Workshops take place at the Self-Help Resource Centre in Toronto. 40 Orchard View Blvd. one block north of Yonge & Eglinton
The Self-Help Resource Centre’s 2008 Winter/Spring Workshops
Questions or concerns? please call The Self-Help Resource Centre
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Registration Form
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I would like to attend the following workshop(s):
_____ Humour and Creativity through Improvisation
Thursday March 6, 2008, 1 to 4 pm
_____ Using Mutual Aid/Self-Help Strategies in Community Groups
Wednesday, April 9, 2008, 1 to 4 pm
_____ Role-Playing Challenging Situations in Groups
Tuesday, June 3, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Fee: $15 per workshop includes materials and refreshments.
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PLEASE NOTE: YOUR FEE MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 5 DAYS OF REGISTERING TO HOLD YOUR SPACE IN A WORKSHOP. ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. REGISTER EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
Please mail, fax or email your registration to:
Self-Help Resource Centre, 40 Orchard View Blvd. Suite 219, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9
Fax: 416-487-0344 Email: www.selfhelp.on.ca
Workshops take place at the Self-Help Resource Centre. (Wheelchair accessible)