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Groupwork & Facilitation Training

    Groupwork & Facilitation Skills 3-day workshop

    Who this is for

    Therapists, counsellors, health & care professionals, creative professionals, business owners who would like to get more confidence, knowledge and skills in working with groups - whether in therapeutic, teaching or another professional capacity.

    Course contents

    *Identifying and enhancing your unique facilitation style
    *Ditch the dreaded icebreakers
    *Right- & Left brained group facilitation approaches
    *Yalom's therapeutic factors in groups
    *Group development and dynamics
    *Creative techniques in groupwork
    *Different group types - which ones are right for you?
    *Attachment styles in groups
    *Managing "challenging" group members
    *Managing conflict in groups
    *Practicalities and planning of groups
    *Screening of group participants
    *Useful equipment and props for different kinds of groups
    *Skills practice

    Dates & Times

    Dates: Friday 4th December - Sunday 6th December 2026

    All 3 days must be attended

    Times: 9.30am to 5.30pm each day

    Venue

    The Sand & Sound Centre, Digital House, 35 Ridling Lane, HYDE, Tameside, Greater Manchester SK14 1NP - see detailed directions and travel info

    Your Trainer

    Masha Bennett is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist & Supervisor, with 25+ years of experience of teaching, groupwork, training, facilitation in the UK and internationally, in the contexts ranging from adult education courses, vocational training and NHS staff training, to prisons, addiction treatment services and international development projects.

    Fees & Booking

    Full cost: £450, early bird £375 if booked by 1st August 2026. 

    Deposit of £75 reserves your place. 

    Instalments can be arranged on request.


    Terms & Conditions of booking

    1.The balance is due 2 months before the workshop, i.e. by 4th October 2026.

    2. There will be no refunds or changes to booking after 4th October for any reason. 

    3. If you cancel or request to transfer your place to a future course between 2 and 3 months before the workshop (between 4th September and 4th October), 50% of the fee for the booked course will be due. 

    4. If cancelling or requesting to transfer your place before 4th Setepmber, the deposit is not refundable but may be partially transferrable to a future course minus £25 admin fee. 


    Book and pay the deposit here:

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    Feedback from students

    "Challenging and thought provoking"

    "Challenging and thought provoking"

    "Challenging and thought provoking"

    'I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop; I was prompted to think differently about how to work with groups more effectively, enhancing the experience and outcomes for my participants.
    The content was challenging and thought provoking, bringing profound insights into myself and how I communicate. There was also a great deal of laughter and ligh

    'I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop; I was prompted to think differently about how to work with groups more effectively, enhancing the experience and outcomes for my participants.
    The content was challenging and thought provoking, bringing profound insights into myself and how I communicate. There was also a great deal of laughter and lightness to aid the learning!
    I feel much better equipped to run meaningful group sessions and workshops, both in terms of my skills and my personal confidence to do so.
    Excellent course, and highly recommended for beginners and those already experienced in facilitating groups.'

    "Reawakening of the vitality"

    "Challenging and thought provoking"

    "Challenging and thought provoking"

    'This was one of the most restorative trainings I have attended in a good while. It was less like training and more like a reaffirming or reawakening of the vitality I’d had to keep hidden away for a little while. I have noticed I feel back on much steadier ground and looking forward to a new year of returning confidence.

    The way you buil

    'This was one of the most restorative trainings I have attended in a good while. It was less like training and more like a reaffirming or reawakening of the vitality I’d had to keep hidden away for a little while. I have noticed I feel back on much steadier ground and looking forward to a new year of returning confidence.

    The way you built up from very short sessions to our 10 minute co facilitation was so helpful.
    Thank you too for all the symbolic work with sand trays and drawing, I have held on to all of the imagery and even managed to track down the figure that I had as my companion for the weekend so she is sitting in my therapy room!


    And thank you to you too for your generosity in sharing your beautiful centre and your wisdom. I very much enjoyed and took a lot from your way of being. And you host with such kindness and care it really was the tonic that I didn’t know how much I needed!'

    "Generosity of heart and soul"

    "Challenging and thought provoking"

    "Generosity of heart and soul"

    'Thank you for your generosity of heart and soul this weekend.
    I found the weekend really beneficial and enriching; the inclusion of creativity, music, poetry and symbols added many layers of depth, meaning and possibility to the work.
    I also appreciate your openness, honesty and sharing of your personal experience - both positive and cha

    'Thank you for your generosity of heart and soul this weekend.
    I found the weekend really beneficial and enriching; the inclusion of creativity, music, poetry and symbols added many layers of depth, meaning and possibility to the work.
    I also appreciate your openness, honesty and sharing of your personal experience - both positive and challenging. I find it really helpful, especially since I struggle with similar things and you are living proof that it is still possible to run successful groups and workshops in spite of the challenges!'

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