TOOLS FOR CHANGE: USING CREATIVE GROUPWORK
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The 1-day training workshop is for development of the necessary skills to facilitate creative group work. The training covers the principles of using creative group work techniques and tools. The focus includes changing group dynamics, increased understanding of motivational group work models for change and the use of practical creative exercises. Participants are encouraged to have completed basic group work and have some experience in running structured or less structured group work programs. Participants will: ~ explore the use of advanced group facilitation skills ~ identify and practice the key skills used in facilitating creative group work ~ use experiential learning and creative adult education principles ~ identify ways that work teams or groups fail to warm up to achieving their purpose ~ respond to group dynamics and how to promote individual and group change ~ practice strengths based group work |
Who should attend? Anyone interested in group work.
When: Thursday 26th August 2010 from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: Relationships Australia Training Room - Level 2, 175 Castlereagh St, Sydney 2001 (Near the corner of Park and Castlereagh Streets)
Cost: FULLY BOOKED
Andrew King is the Men’s Services Manager for MensLine Australia (Crisis Support Services). He is the Chairperson for the Institute of Group Leaders and a specialist trainer in group work. He is also an experienced practitioner and has published a range of professional articles.