Joining one of our group programs can increase the impact of each stage of the course. You can connect with likeminded individuals with their own challenges, and become part of a team and support network that will accompany you long after the course is completed. 

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No one is asked to share their story at any point in the course - the focus is always on learning new strategies to cope with situations where previous strategies may not have worked. Similarly, you will never be asked to volunteer your reflections with the group unless you would like to, though we usually find by the end of the course, attendees become increasingly comfortable to share within the open group environment.

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Group work has played an important part in the evolution of therapeutic interventions. Attendees on our group programs experience the full 12 therapeutic factors proposed by Irvin D. Yalom within his comprehensive text on group therapy, The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy:

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1. Universality factor: learn that others share similar experiences

2. Existential awareness: combat feelings of isolation

3. Instillation of hope: others' successes can be helpful/provide optimism

4. Cohesiveness: a community of trust and belonging

5. Catharsis: strong emotions are released and respected within the group

6. Corrective recapitulation of experience: re-enact interpersonal dynamics in a safe manner

7. Self-understanding: improve awareness of motivations underlying behaviours

8. Interpersonal learning: self-awareness through group dynamics

9. Development of socialising techniques: communication, discussion and debate within the group

10. Imitative behaviour: learning how others share and experience their feelings and modelling behaviours

11. Altruism: helping others creates a positive experience

12. Imparting information: education, advice and guidance

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Having individual personal goals allows the attendees to engage at their own pace and level, which also allows for adaptations to reflect learning, cultural and social differences. Group settings encourage people to start to take a more active role in learning, a desire to be purposeful and contribute to community. Group sizes are limited to 8 attendees maximum to ensure everyone is able to access 1-1 support with our practitioners when needed.