THERAPEUTIC EDUCATIONAL GROUP WORK WORKSHOP
This workshop explores a new blend in group work called the therapeutic-educational group. Therapeutic-educational groups (the focus of this paper) provide an opportunity for the participants to learn and practice relationship skills immediately within the environment of the group. Group work has developed with separate traditions for therapeutic or educational group work.
This workshop explores a combination of two traditions into the same group program. This combination has the advantage for developing new skills and ideas (the educational group session) while participants explore personal issues and challenges that affect the individual's life when putting these skills into practice (counselling or support group).
Participants will:
- understand how blended group work program designs are implemented
- explore the skills and challenges in facilitating open discussion groups and therapeutic support groups
- examine how the model can be implemented in their context
Who is this course for? Experienced group leaders interested in using a blended therapeutic/ educational design for group work
When: Tuesday 2nd November from 9.30am to 4.30pm
Where: CCWT Training Room 3, Level 4, 699 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
Cost: $90.00 (IGL members) or $100.00 (non IGL members) - (GST is not applicable)
Facilitator: Andrew King
Andrew King is the Men’s Services Manager for Mensline Australia (Crisis Support Services). He is also a consultant trainer for group work, working with men and program development for various organisations. He is the Chairperson for the Institute of Group Leaders and a specialist trainer in group work and trains professionals throughout Australia in ‘working with men’. He is also an experienced practitioner and has published a range of professional articles.