Group facilitation

Develop your skills in leading groups through this intensive exploration of facilitator styles, group roles, interventions, stages of group development, and some of the unspoken stuff in groups. Experiential and theory-based. This course is aimed at counsellors, other helping professionals and trainees.

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Key course information

Dates
04/12/11 - 11/12/11

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Day(s)
Sun

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees ?
Full fee: £98NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
PT503

Availability
This course has finished

NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

Course outline

What is the course about?

The course is about exploring and practising different aspects of facilitating groups/teams.

What topics will we cover?

Role of a facilitator
Styles of facilitating
Roles individuals may take on in Groups
Stages of group development
Types of interventions to use with groups.

The course assumes that the more aware you are of what goes on in groups the more likely you are to be able to facilitate groups. So time allowing attention will also be given to the often unspoken stuff that goes on in groups but that nevertheless can have a big impact on the atmosphere and tasks of groups.

A suggested reading list will be provided.
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By the end of this course you should be able to:

Identify different styles of facilitating.
Describe different types of interventions to make with groups.
Identify different roles that often exist and may be desirable in groups/teams.
Outline stages of group development.
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What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is suitable for anyone new to or wishing to improve leading, working with or training groups/teams. We all have a wealth of experience of groups because we grow up in them: family, school etc. However no specific experience of facilitating groups is needed in order to attend.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

It is an experiential course that includes input on theory and group discussion. There will be individual, partner and small group work. There shall be opportunities to practice facilitating. The experiential nature of the course will require you to be willing to take part in the exercises and discussions and to use your own experience as material to learn from.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

No. Handouts will be provided during the course however please bring paper and pens.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. You will be encouraged to reflect on your learning during and after the course. A sense of progress should become apparent through reflection and from practicing during the course especially through the experiential parts of the course.

You can expect your tutor to give you feedback both individually and through group discussion. At the end of the course you will be given the opportunity to complete a record of your achievements that will be verified by your tutor.

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How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. At the end of the first day there shall be a short period of evaluation to contribute to the focus of the second day.

You will be asked to complete a course evaluation form at the end of the course. Your views are essential to planning future courses.
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How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

You may wish to enrol on other group/coaching/counselling/personal development courses such as the Group Dynamics or Facilitating Therapeutic Groups courses. Advice on other courses at the City Lit is available in the Courses Guide or you can visit the City Lit Advice and Guidance service.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates Day(s) Time Duration Fees Snr Conc Code Availability
04/12/11 to
11/12/11		 Sun 10:30 - 16:30 2 weeks £98 £98 £98 PT503 Finished » Select
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01/04/12		 Sun 10:30 - 16:30 2 weeks £98 £98 £98 PT531 Finished » Select

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Tel: 020 7492 2530

counselling@citylit.ac.uk

Drop-in course advice (term-time only) Tuesdays 13.30 - 14.30 (please ask at the Department Enquiry Desk).



To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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