Description
Course overview…
01 Understanding support groups – Explore their purpose, different structures and the unique value of group support.
02 Creating inclusive spaces – Understand individuality within groups and create spaces that respect different experiences and needs.
03 Facilitating with confidence – Develop facilitator presence and practical skills for structuring, opening and guiding sessions.
04 Navigating difficult moments – Respond sensitively to silence, overwhelm, emotional expression, tension and challenging group dynamics.
05 Online + in-person groups – Adapt your approach to create safe, connected and well-boundaried spaces in different settings.
06 Closing + looking after yourself – Close sessions thoughtfully, signpost appropriately and protect your own wellbeing as a facilitator.
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Practical resources included
Take your learning beyond the course.
Included with your course is a collection of practical resources that can be used or adapted when supporting others, including:
📝 Grief worksheet bundle
💤 Sleep worksheet bundle
🧠 Anxiety worksheet bundle
🎶 Guided grief meditation audio
Use them to support helpful conversations, introduce practical activities and explore some of the challenges that may arise for people attending support groups.
Certificate of completion included
Recognise your learning and professional development.
On completion of the course, you’ll receive a certificate recognising your learning.
The 2 hours of training may contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD), depending on the requirements of your employer, professional body or membership organisation.
What you’ll learn…
By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident to:
✓ Understand the purpose and unique value of support groups and different ways they can be structured
✓ Create inclusive, supportive spaces that respect different experiences and individual needs
✓ Facilitate sessions confidently from opening and structuring a session through to a thoughtful close
✓ Navigate challenging moments and group dynamics including silence, overwhelm, emotional expression and interpersonal tension
✓ Adapt your facilitation approach for both online and in-person support groups
✓ Recognise when additional support may be needed and signpost participants appropriately
✓ Protect your own wellbeing and recognise the emotional impact of facilitating support groups
Meet your trainer
Dr Erin Hope Thompson MBE
Erin is a UCL-trained Clinical Psychologist and founder of The Loss Foundation. Her own experience of bereavement led her to create the support she couldn’t find after her father’s death. Erin was awarded an MBE in 2021 for her work supporting people through grief.
What professionals say
“With its thoughtful blend of psychological models, inclusive group practices, and emphasis on facilitator wellbeing, this course is a comprehensive and supportive resource for those wishing to run support groups with confidence and care.”
Dr Megan Hofmann
Clinical Psychologist
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