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This five-day training program offers an introduction to the theory and practice of group facilitation. The course is designed for those working in a therapy, counselling, social care, mental health, drug/alcohol recovery, probation/prison service/nursing context or related fields. The course is designed to help develop an understanding of group dynamics as well as equipping professionals to add group facilitation to their repertoire of professional skill
The Course is designed for those working with groups in a variety of settings, including mental health and other health related services, drugs and alcohol recovery services, therapy, counselling, probation and prison services, social care, children and young people’s services and education providers. It will also be of benefit to those who wish to develop a greater understanding of team and organisational dynamics.
This is a comprehensive introduction with professional certification in group facilitation. Our focus is on imparting the necessary knowledge and skills to be an effective, ethical and professional group facilitator. This includes theories and models of group facilitation, group dynamics, group development and the role of the effective group facilitator. It will also afford an opportunity to practise group skills through participation in a small training group. Helping groups flourish, understanding the boundaries within groups, record keeping, how to start-up a group, matters of race, social/sexual diversity in groups and ethical considerations will also be explored during the short programme.
This programme consists of five one-day workshops, each of six hours duration. Each day will be highly experiential and focus on both the self-of-therapist and client case work through working with visual journalling, personal symbols, image making, music and drama. No prior experience in these areas is necessary in order to participate in the course. You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with and experience the creative modalities of art, music and drama therapy. You will be learning through ‘hands-on experience of each discipline, provide an introduction to the fundamental theoretical concepts of these arts therapies, exploring the unique contributions, qualities and features of different creative modalities, and considering the ways in which these can complement each other enhancing and transforming the therapeutic process.
DURATION: 5 Days START DATE: TBC
TIMETABLE: Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
AWARD: PCI College Professional Certificate in Group Facilitation Skills
VENUE: Live-Classroom
In compliance with COVID-19, the classes will be delivered as live online lessons via Microsoft Teams, which is a platform built on Office 365. It is a secure platform and follows the compliance capabilities.
DAY ONE: Introduction to the Group Work Practice: Exploration of the Theories and Approaches to Group Facilitation
At the first day of the programme we will look at the theoretical contributions to understanding group work. We will also discuss different types and models of group facilitation and its implications.
DAY TWO: Growing a Group: Preparations, Dynamic Administration and Assessment Interviews
The second course day takes a look at crucial components of the beginning stages of planning successful group.
DAY THREE: The Group in Action: Conscious and Unconscious Group Dynamics
DAY FOUR: Working with diversity and Complexity Issues
DAY FIVE: Integration/ Assessment Day
The Integration Day takes place in a group discussion setting, where participants are given the opportunity to outline and describe how they have integrated the learning from the four core workshops and applied it to their practice. The integration Day will solidify learning, and provides an opportunity for case discussion and supervision/assessment. We will revisit most important concepts discussed during the training.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Having completed this course, you will be able to:
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Assessment will be via ongoing feedback and assessment through the supervision of the course leader.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy or other helping professionals with therapeutic experience and students currently in professional training (BSc Degree Year 2 onwards).
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are required to satisfy the English language requirement. Candidates whose first language is not English and who are presenting qualifications other than the Leaving Certificate may satisfy the requirement through the completion of the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), or equivalent, on the basis that they obtain a minimum band score of 6, which denotes a very good skill level of English. It should be noted that these are the minimum requirements in English and PCI College may set higher requirements in each case.
IT SKILLS: students require sufficient IT skills to complete the course
Students can expect to be provided with advice and support concerning any learning difficulties that they may encounter. Any diagnosed learning difficulty, e.g. dyslexia, must be noted on the application.
FEES
Cost of Days 1 & 2 - €260
Cost of Days 3,4 and 5 - €520
Full Price: €730 (Save €50)
PCI College Graduate & Student Full Price*: €680
*PCI College Student rate applies to BSc Degree and Postgraduate students only
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are invited to book online using the book now. Applications must be accompanied by the payment of the full course fee. Applicants are entitled to a refund if they decide to cancel within 14 days of receipt of their booking, and didn't participate on the course. Please note that the name used on your application needs to be the same name that you have on your passport.
Integration day (Day 5) is scheduled for a date that allows sufficient time for students to complete practice hours. If you are unable to attend your integration day due to not having completed your practice hours, you may be subject to a fee for setting the integration day outside of your original class schedule.
Fees are non-refundable in all personal circumstances. The College makes every effort to avoid altering course times, course commencement and conclusion dates. However, should any changes be necessary, you will be notified at the earliest opportunity. All courses run subject to demand and the formation of a viable class cohort. A full refund will be given to all applicants in the event that the class does not proceed.
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