GMSA can show you how to start and run employment support groups that are facilitated by self-advocates. Self-advocates support their peers to feel confident about running their own lives and deciding what they want to do. Each person brings their issues to the group with the intention of getting support in dealing with the frustrations of unemployment and underemployment. Most members feel peer facilitators create a comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere that encourages people to discuss and explore barriers to employment.

Click on the title of any of the sessions below to download it:

• Session 1: True Blue
  • True Blue Handout
• Session 2: First Discussion on Barriers
  • Barriers Handout
• Session 3: Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Advantages and Disadvantages Handout
• Session 4: Be Proactive
  • Be Proactive Handout
  • Easy Steps Handout
• Session 5: Job Likes and Dislikes
• Session 6: Jabbers Dreams
  • Dream Game Handout
• Session 7: Dream to Reality
  • Dream to Reality Handout
• Session 8: People Who Influence Our Dreams
  • People Who Influence Our Dreams Handout
• Session 9: “Infomerical” Job Categories
  • Handout #1
  • Handout #2
  • Handout #3
  • Handout #4
• Session 10: Working Conditions
  • Working Conditions Handout
• Session 11: “Infomerical” Traits
  • “Informercial” Traits Handout
• Session 12: Work Experience “Infomercial”
  • Work Experience “Infomercial” Handout
• Session 13: “Infomercials” Taping Rating
  • “Infomercial” Rating Sheet
• Session 14: Put First Things First, Planner
• Session 15: Size of Problem, Managing Stress
  • Managing Feelings Handout
  • Size of Problem Rating Sheet
• Session 16: Conversation Topic Work
• Evaluation Form – Click Here