Online Experiential Group Therapy Marathon

About this course

In this two-day co-creative therapy marathon, we will combine the experiential experience of a therapeutic process group with teaching on group dynamics and the setting up and facilitation of a therapy group. We will return to the roots of transactional analysis as a group psychotherapy, bringing alive the theories of Berne, Tuckman, Clarkson, Bion, and Hopping and Isaksson Hurst.

By cocreating a safe group experience, we will explore:

• Group leadership
• The life and development of a group
• The containment and boundaries of groups
• Group contracting
• Decontamination, deconfusion and the transferential relationship in groups
• Using the group to facilitate change
• Working with the individual in the group vs working with the group-as-a-whole
• Endings in groups

Throughout the weekend we will stay open to the developmental needs and desires that emerge in our group and there will be times to process together our individual and group learning. Through this emergent co-created process, we will seek to experience and understand powerful relational dynamics that can arise in groups and the profound opportunities for growth and intimate connection that a group can provide.

How big will the therapy group be?

The maximum group size will be 12 participants.

Do I need to have experienced counselling or therapy before?

It is a requirement of joining the group that you are currently in ongoing personal therapy however you do not need to have experienced group therapy before.

Who is this marathon for?

Anyone interested in experiencing a group therapy marathon being led by a highly knowledgeable and experienced psychotherapist, who has many years experience of leading therapeutic groups.

What outcomes can I expect?

You will receive a Connexus Institute certificate in Personal Development and be credited with 12 hours of personal therapy.