Lead GPS Support Groups with Confidence, Connection, and Impact
GPS training programs equip healthcare professionals, community leaders, and individuals with the skills to facilitate evidence-based, trauma-informed groups. Whether you’re new to group facilitation or looking to deepen your expertise, our training offers a structured, supportive path to becoming a confident and skilled facilitator.
Explore Upcoming GPS Trainings & Programs
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7 Month GPS Facilitator Training
GPS is a trauma-responsive, evidence-based group model used nationwide in healthcare, mental health, recovery, and community settings. It integrates CBT, MI, and mindfulness within a strengths-based framework to create safe,…
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February 2026 Facilitator Training
GPS is a trauma-responsive, evidence-based group model used nationwide in healthcare, mental health, recovery, and community settings. These trainings are perfect for working professionals, peer support professionals, and service providers…
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Capacitación de Apoyo Grupal Para la Comunidad Latina
La capacitación está dirigida a cualquier persona que brinde apoyo entre pares, ya sea en contextos individuales o grupales, así como a profesionales de salud mental, trabajo social, programas comunitarios…
GPS is the Gold Standard in Support Groups
GPS’s evidence-based model is designed to maximize positive impact by providing healing and lasting transformation.
Flexible & Accessible
Live or on-demand courses designed for flexibility.
Comprehensive & Practical
Combines foundational knowledge with hands-on experience.
Evidence-Based & Trauma-Informed
Grounded in proven methodologies.
Warm & People-Centered
Adaptable to many communities and populations.
Scalable & Affordable
Expand access to mental wellness resources without higher costs.
Real Voices, Real Impact
Healing Happens in the Language of Your Heart
Inclusive, multilingual support for every step of your journey.
GPS offers training and support groups in multiple languages. We work with bilingual facilitators and interpreters so you can participate in the language that feels most natural and supportive.
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Available in your language
Reach out to learn more about how we can make GPS available in your language.
Lead with Heart, Think with Purpose, Act with Impact
We believe that effective facilitation comes from engaging the heart, head, and hands. By integrating these elements, GPS ensures that facilitators don’t just learn the model—they embody it, refine it, and apply it with confidence.
Heart: Build deep connections, cultivate empathy, and create a welcoming space for all participants.
Head: Learn the principles, structure, and techniques that make GPS groups effective.
Hands: Gain real-world facilitation experience with live coaching, feedback, and group facilitation practice.
If You Support People, GPS is for You.
Healthcare Professionals
Mental health and medical providers, peer specialists, social services staff, allied healthcare professionals, and more.
Community Leaders & Volunteers
Those committed to creating safe, supportive spaces.
Educators & Support Staff
Educators, counselors, and administrators integrating group support into education.
Faith-Based Leaders
Clergy, lay leaders, and spiritual counselors supporting their communities
Workplace Wellness & HR Professionals
Those developing mental health initiatives to enhance well-being and retention.
Public Health & Crisis Responders
Individuals strengthening community care efforts.
Anyone with Lived Experience
People who have faced life challenges and want to help others navigate similar journeys.
No Prior Facilitation Experience Required
Just a willingness to learn and support others!
Facilitator Confidence Grows With GPS Training
Pre-Training
Post-Training
Providing Trauma Sensitivity:
Increase in confidence levels by 178%
Managing Group Dynamics:
Increase in confidence levels by 132%
Leading With Community Context: Increase in confidence levels by 254%
Facilitating Groups:
Increase in confidence levels by 96%
CEUs Available
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for all of GPS’s trainings. For inquiries about specific credits, please contact us.
Scholarships Available
If you’re committed to supporting your community, GPS scholarships can help make it possible.
Start Your Journey With GPS Today
Still Have Questions?
Level 1:
Attend GPS Facilitator Training
Our comprehensive Facilitator Training empowers you to lead effective, impactful groups for your community. Seamlessly integrating support into daily life is a foundation of GPS learning. It provides core skills, live coaching, and a structured approach to leading groups effectively. No prior experience is needed – we provide you with everything you need to succeed.
What’s Included in Facilitator Training?
Level 2:
Earn Your GPS Facilitator Certification
This dynamic, highly interactive, and integrative learning experience is designed to support you in developing excellence and skilled leadership in the GPS Group Model.
What’s Included in Certification?
Level 3:
Deepen Your Skills with Advanced GPS Training
Continue your learning through advanced training and maintain your certification.
Level 4:
Integrate GPS into Your Organization
We offer GPS Organizational Implementation Training for institutions looking to integrate GPS at scale.
Level 5:
Customized Training for Your Community
GPS works with organizations to develop customized training to meet the unique needs of specific communities.
