Support Groups

National Support Groups

There are support groups offered monthly by the National TSN Team for survivors as well as for family and caregivers. Until you identify or develop local support groups, please refer patients and families to these resources

TSN Support Group for Survivors

Canva Template for Monthly Support Group Flyers for Survivors (2025)
2 0 2 5 Annual Calendar PDF

TSN Support Group for Family and Caregivers

Canva Template for Monthly Support Group Flyers for Family and Caregivers (2025)
Family and Caregiver 2 0 2 5 Annual Calendar PDF 

General Support Group Materials

Support Group Flyer (2025) Canva Template
Support Group Flyer PDF (2025)

Lesson Plans

These are the slides used by the national TSN support groups. You can use any of the activities or lesson plans with your own support groups.

3-Part Series (2024)

This three part series is focused on covering all aspects of implementing and growing a TSN Support Group

PART ONE – TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: Support Groups 101: A 3 part series for TSN sites looking to start a support group
PART ONE – TSN Webinar Presentation Worksheet: Support Groups 101: A 3-part series for TSN sites wanting to start a support group
PART ONE – TSN Webinar Presentation Video: Support Groups 101: A 3-part series for TSN sites wanting to start a support group
PART TWO – TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: Support Groups 101: A 3 part series for TSN sites looking to start a support group
PART TWO – TSN Webinar Presentation Video: Support Groups 101: A 3-part series for TSN sites wanting to start a support group
Peer Support Groups Topics and Activities
PART THREE – TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: Support Groups 101: A 3-part series for TSN sites wanting to start a support group
PART THREE – TSN Webinar Presentation Video: Support Groups 101: A 3-part series for TSN sites wanting to start a support group
Presentation given on June 13 and July 11 and August 15, 2024.

Additional Resources

Below are additional resources and example materials from other TSN programs that may benefit you in creating and supporting your support groups.

Flyers
Group Rules and Expectations
Consent and Disclosure Forms

Additional Webinars

I Can Stop the Bleed but Support Groups Scare Me (2023)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “I can Stop the Bleed but Support Groups Scare Me” PART 1
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “I can Stop the Bleed but Support Groups Scare Me” PART 1
TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “I can Stop the Bleed but Support Groups Scare Me” PART 2
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “I can Stop the Bleed but Support Groups Scare Me” PART 2
Presentation given on April 12, 2023 and April 26, 2023

Supporting Trauma Survivors through Peer Support Groups: A Panel Discussion with 3 Local TSN Coordinators (2021)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “Supporting trauma survivors through peer support groups: A panel discussion with 3 local TSN coordinators”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “Supporting trauma survivors through peer support groups: A panel discussion with 3 local TSN coordinators”
Presentation given on August 11, 2021.

Tips and Tricks for Hosting Virtual Support Groups (2020)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “Tips and Tricks for Hosting Virtual Support Groups”
TSN Webinar Presentation Handout: “Tips and Tricks for Hosting Virtual Support Groups”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “Tips and Tricks for Hosting Virtual Support Groups”
Presentation given on November 10, 2020.

Overcoming Challenges in Facilitating TSN Support Groups (2019)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “Overcoming Challenges in Facilitating TSN Support Groups”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “Overcoming Challenges in Facilitating TSN Support Groups”
Presentation given on August 14, 2019.

I wasn’t Expecting That! Safety Planning for Suicidal Thoughts Expressed Over the Phone or in TSN Groups (2017)

TSN Webinar Presentation PDF: “I Wasn’t Expecting That! Safety Planning for Suicidal Thoughts Expressed Over the Phone or in TSN Groups”
TSN Webinar Presentation Video: “I Wasn’t Expecting That! Safety Planning for Suicidal Thoughts Expressed Over the Phone or in TSN Groups”
Presentation given on July 2017.