Level 3 Facilitating Self-help Groups

People often find it helpful to come together to share their experiences and get support in a group setting. The aim of this two-day accredited unit is to help you run effective groups with the emphasis on developing and practising group work skills that are applicable across a wide range of different types of group work. It enables participants to:

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Understand the purpose of group rules/working agreements and know how to formulate them
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Understand the difference between self-help group and 1-to-1 working
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Understand the stages of group formation and the facilitation styles required at each stage
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Understand the challenges self-help groups present and how to respond appropriately
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Be able to plan and implement self-help groups

Delivery Method: Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Dates and Time: 11 & 12 April 2024 – 10am to 4pm – Room 3, The Curve, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25 3BL

Course cost: £100 for GMMH staff and other organisations

5 free places available for GMMH volunteers.

To book your place today please contact the Recovery Academy directly by calling 0161 358 1771 or emailing us on Recoveryacademy@gmmh.nhs.uk.

“The course was informative and made to be thought provoking. The style of the course enabled the group to be interactive.”

Level 3 Facilitating Self-help Groups Student

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