This training provides practical skills for leading effective and engaging recovery groups and meetings. Participants explore the facilitator role as a guide who creates structure and supports group process rather than directing outcomes.  The session covers group preparation, creating safe and brave spaces, managing group dynamics, and addressing barriers to participation such as fear, anger, and disengagement. Participants also learn how to integrate Motivational Interviewing techniques into group facilitation.

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI088037 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.