Introductory Course in Group Analysis

Wednesdays 5.30 to 9pm at Ida Darwin Hospital, (training block) Cambridge

The annual Introductory Course in Group Analysis is made up of two aspects:

Theory (seminars and lectures) &
Experience (belonging to both small and median analytic groups).

The Course is linked to a national network of group-analytic trainings recognised by the Institute of Group Analysis, and so can be used as a stepping stone towards further training (and UK Council for Psychotherapy registration) at Centres in London, Bedford, Manchester and Glasgow.

The Course is also valuable in its own right for anyone working with groups, whether in the mental health field, social services, education, the voluntary sector or business, and whether the groups people work with are therapy groups, support groups, educational groups or staff groups. The Course offers relevant understanding for those responsible for running groups as part of their work, and for those who participate in groups at work.

Aims of the Course

1. To introduce participants to group analytic theory and practice.

2. To develop participants’ awareness and understanding of the power of group processes, particularly those arising from unconscious processes.

3. To develop self-exploration in the group setting.

4. To promote understanding of the usefulness of group analytic theory and practice in facilitating a wide range of groups.

 
Structure of the Course

The first half of the evening varies throughout the year and will include:

1. lectures and seminars provided by members of Cambridge Group Work and others, with topics covered including dynamic administration (boundaries, setting, selection, beginnings and endings), unconscious processes (projection etc), group-specific phenomena (the matrix, mirroring, resonance, condensation), applications to specific settings, and many others

2. membership of a work discussion group in which material from students’ own experience in different types of groups provides an opportunity to apply learning

3. membership of a median group (somewhere between 15 and 30 people), including all course students and others (8 meetings in the middle term)

The second half of the evening (7.30 to 9pm) throughout the Course is membership of a small analytic group, conducted by a group analyst.

Venue

The Course takes place at the Training and Education Department of the Cambs and Peterborough Mental Health NHS Trust. This is at the Ida Darwin site, which is at Fulbourn just outside Cambridge buses run every half hour from the City Centre in the evenings.

Cost of the Course

The fee is £750 if paid in advance, £799 if paid in termly instalments. For payment by instalments, an advance deposit of £100 is required along with the application (returned if a place is not offered), and termly instalments of £233 are then due at the beginning of each term. If fees are to be paid in whole or part by an employer, a letter of confirmation of this from the employer must accompany the application. Cheques should be made payable to Cambridge Group Work. For some, the fees may present a difficulty, and we should like to hear from anyone wishing to apply but unable to do so for financial reasons. For employers funding someone, we can offer a 10% discount on all subsequent individuals also funded.

Group Analysis

This approach to groups was started by the psychoanalyst S H Foulkes in the 1940’s, and further developed at the Institute of Group Analysis. Its theory has roots in psychoanalysis, systems theory and sociology. It involves the natural interaction of people as social beings solving problems together, where everyone has an equal voice to reflect on what is going on together.

The best way to understand groups is to be part of one.

For an application form please Click here
For further information
Sue Greenland 27A Pierce Lane, Fulbourn, Cambridge CB21 5DJ
Tel: 01223 880287    Email: sue.greenland@btopenworld.com

Early booking is recommended and the final closing date is 12th September.

A Short Experiential Course on working with groups

This training is aimed at all those whose work requires them to have a sound understanding of how groups operate.  The course aims to provide an opportunity for reflective thinking about group dynamics.  It consist of 15 hours over 2 consecutive Saturdays.  Each day will consist of seminars looking at aspects of group theory and small process groups which will provide an opportunity for reflection and experiential learning.  Participants are also encouraged to contribute their own experiences of groups.  Lunch will be provided.

COURSE DATES:  Saturday 14^th and Saturday 21^st March
VENUE: Friends Meeting House, 91 Hartington Grove, Cambridge CB1 7UB
TIME: 9.30 - 5.00
COST: £150.00 (10% discount for organisations sponsoring more than one person)

               COURSE CONTENT:   Setting up a group
                                         The role of the facilitator
                                         Unconscious processes in groups
                                         Maintaining the group
                                         Managing difficult situations
                                         Endings in groups

If you would like to apply, or would like further information, pleases complete the tear-off slip or phone or email for an application form.  Places will be limited to 20 delegates, and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Send to:  Jacqui Davis, 32 Highsett, Cambridge CB2 1NY ,Tel:01223 303339, jacquireg18@aol.com

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