Course

GPS Certification Program – May - June 2026 – Live Virtual

The GPS Facilitator Certification Program is a structured, practice-based pathway for individuals who have completed GPS Facilitator Training and seek a formal designation verifying demonstrated facilitation competence in the GPS Group Peer Support model.

Certification is distinct from training. While completion of GPS Facilitator Training authorizes individuals to facilitate GPS peer support groups, certification provides an additional designation confirming demonstrated competence through coached practice, supervised facilitation, and structured evaluation within clear, non-clinical boundaries.

Format

Live Virtual Sessions

Dates

May 26 - June 23

CEs

20 hours 

Price

$1000*

*MASStrong-funded training options may be available for eligible organizations.

*Registration is final. Refunds are not available once training has begun, including participation in the first session or access to training content.

About the Certification

Learning Objectives
Program Overview
Required Submissions

Phase 1: Live Applied Skill Sessions (5 required)

Participate in five live, practice-based Applied Skill Sessions focused on applied facilitation skills, coaching, boundary maintenance, and readiness for supervised co-facilitation.

Phase 2: Peer Participation

Participate in one or more GPS peer support groups as a peer participant to experience the model from within the group.

Phase 3: Co-Facilitation + Coaching (2 required)

Co-facilitate two GPS peer support groups with coaching and structured feedback, as scheduled.

Participants will be able to:

  • Develop population-specific session plans using the GPS templateFacilitate GPS peer support groups using trauma-informed, culturally responsive practices

  • Deliver core GPS components with fidelity (Mindfulness Rest Stop, Check-In, PATH reflective listening, Guidelines, Realities/Principles, Weaving, Closing)

  • Adapt GPS tools responsibly for specific populations while maintaining non-clinical boundaries

  • Integrate coaching and feedback from GPS Trainers/Coaches

  • Demonstrate competency through a rubric-based facilitation evaluation
  • Develop population-specific session plans using the GPS template

Important Distinction

Training completion is not certification. Certification is awarded only after successful completion of required practice components, submissions, and a rubric-based evaluation aligned with GPS standards.

Program Dates & Information

Applied Skill Sessions
1:00 - 2:30 PM ET*
7:00 - 8:30 PM ET**
Tier 1
  May 26 | SUPPORT GROUP FOUNDATIONS & GPS MINDFULNESS REST STOP*
 May 28 | GPS REALITIES, PRINCIPLES, & GROUP GUIDELINES*
 June 2 | GPS CHECK IN, REFLECTIVE LISTENING, & CLOSING*
 June 4 | GPS GROUNDING, WEAVING, & CLOSING*

Tier 2
  June 9 | SUPPORT GROUP FOUNDATIONS & GPS MINDFULNESS REST STOP*
 June 11 | GPS REALITIES, PRINCIPLES, & GROUP GUIDELINES**
 June 16 | GPS CHECK IN, REFLECTIVE LISTENING, & CLOSING*
 June 18 | GPS GROUNDING, WEAVING, & CLOSING**

 June 23 | GPS CURRICULUM BUILDING & ADAPTATIONS*
Scholarships Available
Scholarships are always available

GPS wants to empower you to make change! Scholarship preferences are for those with lived experience, those who work with underserved communities, and those who can commit to running a GPS group in their community.

Course Overview

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