2023/24 Cohort One

2023/24 Cohort Two

This course will be delivered remotely using Zoom.

You will need a device with a microphone and camera together with a suitably fast internet connection. Although mobile devices and tablets can be used, we recommend the use of a laptop or desktop PC for the best experience. Some devices provided by employers may have restrictions in place. Please use this Zoom test link to check your set up before booking.

You will be sent the necessary login link about a week before the course start date. Should you have any concerns about the accessibility of remote delivery please contact us to discuss how we can best help you.

This course will focus on thinking about group processes, the dynamics of groups at different stages of development, the position individuals can take up or find themselves allocated, consciously or unconsciously within the group, including that of the facilitator.

It will cover issues that facilitators of face-to-face or online groups need to consider:

• the dynamic context in which the group takes place and the practicalities of planning, starting and continuing with a group
• the group purpose
• the composition of a group
• the group facilitator’s role alone or with another
• gender, race, sexuality and diversity
• boundaries and group agreement and expectations
• attendance
• timings and venue

The programme will reflect upon multidisciplinary working within teams and groups of staff or service users/patients. The importance of setting up suitable group supervision before the group commences will be discussed.

The programme is divided into three strands:

• theory, practicalities and group discussion
• a work discussion session during which each participant has the opportunity to discuss their group or proposed group
• participation in an experiential group, as a group member

During the course, participants are expected to be in a private space, where they can engage with other participants and live course learning, without interruption for the duration of the session and with access to a device with a webcam that is turned on.

There is an expectation that participants will set aside sufficient time to read the designated course reading and other set weekly readings. These will be provided by our library and accessible, through an electronic platform called Moodle. This will require a minimum of two-and-a-half hours, set aside for reading each week. Participants will also have access to additional reading if they wish to further explore the areas discussed.

Library membership

Included in your course fee, you will receive online membership to the Tavistock’s internationally-renowned library for the duration of your course.

Our friendly and knowledgeable library team will help to support you through your specialist CPD course, whatever your level of professional or academic experience. You will have access to an extensive range of eBooks, online journals, all the relevant key databases and our specialist audio-visual collection, plus reference access to all our print books.

Our information skills trainer has made lots of material available on Moodle to help you navigate our comprehensive electronic collections. PCs and photocopiers are available for your use (charges apply for printing and copying), as well as various online resources including audio/video playlists.