Self-Help Group Facilitator

Self-Help Group Facilitator

Posted for Love me Love My Mind (CSVA)

Posted by Central Surrey Voluntary Action

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Love Me Love My Mind is a small registered charity based in Epsom Surrey which aims to promote better understanding of mental health and to support the well-being of everyone in the community.

Role Purpose 

To facilitate a weekly peer support group where individuals with shared experiences of mental health challenges can support one another. Unlike a clinical therapy group, your role is to guide the conversation, ensure a balanced dialogue, and maintain a safe, confidential "circle of trust" for all attendees. 

Main Responsibilities 

• Facilitation: Open each session with a "check-in," manage the flow of conversation to ensure everyone has a chance to speak, and gently bring the group back to the topic if it drifts.

• Creating Safety: Establish and uphold "Group Agreements" (e.g., confidentiality, non-judgment, and active listening). 

• Peer Support: Encourage members to share their own coping mechanisms and lived experiences rather than trying to give professional medical advice. 
• Resource Signposting: Stay informed about local Epsom mental health resources to help members who may need more intensive support than the group can provide. 
• Boundary Management: Maintain healthy professional boundaries with group members and identify when a participant’s needs may exceed the group's scope. 

What skills do I need?

Skills & Experience 

• Active Listening: The ability to listen deeply without judgement. 
• Group Dynamics: Experience in managing varied personalities and ensuring no single voice dominates the room. 
• Empathy & Lived Experience: Personal experience with mental health challenges (either directly or as a carer) is valued, provided you are currently in a stable place to support others. 
• Resilience: The ability to hold space for difficult emotions while keeping the group focused on mutual support. 

What We Offer 

• Support: Access to peer-supervision and regular check-ins with the LMLMM leadership team. 
• Experience: Build your CV with facilitator experience in a mental health setting. 
• Community: The chance to foster deep, meaningful connections and combat isolation within the Epsom community.