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Summary
From the moment we are born, we are shaped by groups. Whether family, church, school, culture or other, groups powerfully influence our lives. To facilitate significant growth or to redirect current trajectories, the dynamics of group work have been recognised as cutting-edge therapy. Through this course, you will learn how to facilitate groups effectively and to run healthy and dynamic groups. As you reflect on your own group experiences and practices, you will engage in group discussions around your reflections and have the opportunity to practice group facilitation techniques.
Outline
Topic 1: Aims and Advantages of Group Work
Understand the role and purpose of groups, the advantages of group work and different types of groups.
Topic 2: Benevolence and Boundaries
Learn the importance of doing good, following agreements and guidelines and preventing codependency, countertransference, and ensuring healthy groups.
Topic 3: Characteristics and Communication
Study the qualities of a facilitator, techniques to work with different personalities, and importance of effective communication.
Topic 4: Dynamics and Denial
Explore the dynamics of culture, communication, and denial in groups and ways to motivate change.
Topic 5: Ethics and Etiquette
Understand the ethics involved in group facilitation and how to maintain proper etiquette.
Topic 6: Function and Facilitation
Discover the role of a facilitator, leadership skills, facilitation techniques and types of directive methods.
Topic 7: Growth Goals
Focus on personal vision, self-awareness, emotional maturity, and developing a personal development plan.
