People often find it helpful to come together to share their experiences and get support in a group setting. The aim of this two-day accredited unit is to help you run effective groups with the emphasis on developing and practising group work skills that are applicable across a wide range of different types of group work. It enables participants to:
Understand the purpose of group rules/working agreements and know how to formulate them
Understand the difference between self-help group and 1-to-1 working
Understand the stages of group formation and the facilitation styles required at each stage
Understand the challenges self-help groups present and how to respond appropriately
Be able to plan and implement self-help groups
Delivery Method: Virtual via Microsoft Teams
Dates and Time: 22 & 23 August 2023 – 9.30am to 4.30pm – Via Teams
Course cost: £100 for GMMH staff and other organisations
5 free places available for GMMH volunteers.
To book your place today please contact the Recovery Academy directly by calling 0161 358 1771 or emailing us on Recoveryacademy@gmmh.nhs.uk.
“The course was informative and made to be thought provoking. The style of the course enabled the group to be interactive.”