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Have you been thinking about giving back? Becoming a Peer Group Facilitator?
You need to attend 6 months in groups, and find a sponsor – this would be a facilitator who knows you from coming to the group. With the time and sponsor, you can apply for the National Support Group Facilitator Training course or, if available, our DBSA Boston training. For more information, see below. Speak to your Facilitator or Contact VolunteerTraining@dbsaboston.
How about being a Tech Buddy? Come to Group for 3 months, where a Facilitator recognizes you and can sponsor you. The Tech Training is about 30-40 minutes long, and you can be of great help to our groups, and it is a great way to step into facilitating. For more information, speak to your Facilitator or contact VolunteerTraining@dbsaboston.
For all trainings, contact VolunteerTraning@dbsaboston.org
Facilitator Meetings
Join us at our regularly scheduled Facilitator’s meetings on Wednesdays this month, May 6th and 20th, 2026, from 5-6 p.m. ET in Room 06. A good place to talk about Facilitating, the strengths and the struggles, and will include training every quarter.
We are looking forward to our next Facilitator peer-led trainings on the DBSA Boston Safety plan, including the “R-E-C-A-L-L Principle” and then one on DBSA Boston and Inclusiveness, “Creating a Welcoming Space”, TBD. Stay Tuned. No registration for any Facilitator Training.
National Learning Opportunities
Support Group Facilitator Training
Support Group Facilitator Training-learn from a National team of trainers/facilitators how to format, present, and lead a peer support group based on Chuck Weinstein’s “Foundation” course. This course covers all aspects of peer support, including what to do in crucial situations, how to be welcoming and inclusive, and much more, and gives you the best of Best Practices. The next training TBD will be held in May, August, and November/December 2026.
Registration typically opens about a month/six weeks in advance. Here at DBSA Boston, you will need 6 months of attendance and a sponsor. Contact danazoe@dbsaboston.org for more information and to register.
To register, contact DanaZoe@dbsaboston.org
Think Tank
Chapter Think Tank
Bring a question or topic for discussion at a one-hour Think Tank with other DBSA chapter leaders, or join in and share your thoughts on other people’s topics & questions! Registrations received on the day of the session may not be processed, so you may be unable to join. We ask that you register at least one day in advance.
May 14, 2026 at 4 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. MT | 6 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. ET
Facilitator Think Tank
Bring a question or topic for discussion at a one-hour Think Tank with other DBSA support group facilitators, or join in and share your thoughts on other people’s topics & questions! Registrations received on the day of the session may not be processed, so you may be unable to join. We ask that you register at least one day in advance.
Jun 11, 2026 at 4 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. MT | 6 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. ET
Register with DanaZoe@dbsaboston.org
The Chapter Leadership Connection (CLC) is a grassroots organization that brings together facilitators and leaders from across the country to discuss tips, ideas, and the knowledge behind what we do. Facilitators and leadership only every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. ET. Contact DanaZoe@dbsaboston.org.
Next Level Thinking
Bring your facilitation skills to the next level by joining a 90-minute Next Level Thinking Session hosted by experienced Support Group Facilitator Trainers. Offered quarterly, session topics rotate based on feedback we get from our facilitators during training and Think Tank sessions. Any upcoming session details will be posted below. We invite you to join us and share the session information with your fellow facilitators.
June 18, 2026 at 4 p.m. PT | 5 p.m. MT | 6 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. ET
Please register with DanaZoe@dbsaboston.org.
Dana-Zoe Gest, Training Committee Chair, Facilitator, National Facilitator Trainer
DanaZoe@dbsaboston.org