Facilitation Guide – Beginning a Group
Guidance for launching groups, setting norms, and building early group cohesion
ECHO Group Application Module Order
Phase 1: Foundation Building
Sessions 1-6
1. Living Your Values
2. Feelings and Emotions
3. Thought Distortions
4. Deep Breathing
5. Setting Boundaries
6. Frustration Tolerance
Phase 2: Interpersonal Skills
Sessions 7-12
7. Reflective Listening
8. Empathy
9. Healthy Relationships
10. Conflict Resolution
11. Integrity and Accountability
12. Trauma Awareness
Phase 3: Advanced Application
Sessions 13-19
13. CBT in the Workplace
14. Problem Solving
15. Self-Advocacy
16. Goal Setting
17. Knowing Your Rights
18. Social Media 101
19. Using Community Resources
Related Resources
Research Primer – Group Theory
Summary of group development stages for ECHO facilitation
Facilitator Guide
Curriculum overview and guidance for leading ECHO sessions with fidelity and consistency
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy De-escalation Toolkit
Step-by-step CBT-based strategies for managing conflict and escalating behavior