Page 8 - Branch Leader Guide

My Account ............................................................................................................ 25
Your Branch Page ................................................................................................. 25
Editing Your Branch Page ..................................................................................... 25
Creating Events ..................................................................................................... 26
Managing Your Email List ...................................................................................... 26
Facebook Group for Your Branch .......................................................................... 27
CMTA-Sponsored Social Media Accounts .................................................................. 27
Facebook Groups .................................................................................................. 28
Part IV: Leader Facilitation: Problems and Solutions ...................................................... 29
What Is the Difference Between Therapy and Group Support? ................................... 29
The Importance of Community ..................................................................................... 29
CMTA Leaders: Qualities, Skills and Understanding .................................................. 29
Adept at Listening .................................................................................................. 29
Skilled at Communication ...................................................................................... 29
Accepting ............................................................................................................... 30
Present .................................................................................................................. 30
Energetic ............................................................................................................... 30
Observant .............................................................................................................. 30
Co-Leadership: Benefits and Challenges ...................................................................... 30
Conserving Energy ................................................................................................ 30
Maximizing Diverse Resources .............................................................................. 30
Capitalizing on Strengths ....................................................................................... 31
Providing Mutual Support ...................................................................................... 31
Useful Tips for Working with Leadership Partners ...................................................... 31
Dealing with Anger ....................................................................................................... 32
Dealing with Silences ................................................................................................... 32
Leader Self-Care ........................................................................................................... 33
Managing the Dominators ............................................................................................ 33
Depression .................................................................................................................... 35
When to Suggest Individual Counseling................................................................. 35
Suicidal Members ......................................................................................................... 36
Suicide Warning Signs ........................................................................................... 36
Personal Boundaries for Group Leaders ....................................................................... 37
Part V – Who’s Who at the CMTA? ................................................................................. 38
Amy J. Gray – Chief Executive Officer (agray@cmtausa.org) ................................ 38
Michelle Hayes – National Branch and Community Relations Manager
(michelle@cmtausa.org) ........................................................................................ 38
Kim Magee – Director of Finance (kim@cmtausa.org) ........................................... 38
Frank Gaidjunas – Director of Marketing and Communications (frank@cmtausa.org)
.............................................................................................................................. 39
Andi Cosby – National Events Manager (andi@cmtausa.org)................................ 39
Leslie Nagel – Marketing Coordinator (leslie@cmtausa.org).................................. 39
Jeana Sweeney – Director of Community Engagement (jeana@cmtausa.org) ...... 40
Part VI ............................................................................................................................... 41
Sample Press Release .................................................................................................... 41
Sample Meeting Sign-in Sheet ..................................................................................... 42
Sample Branch Flyer .................................................................................................... 43
Appendix – “Lessons from the Geese” – Effective Teamwork ................................... 45