Who Me, Lead a Group? What Makes Good Groups

Professional training with CE credits
9 a.m. to noon March 13, 2020 in Lancaster, Pa.
Leaders with great one-to-one skills aren't always successful in conducting groups.

The fact is: good groups don’t just happen. They become engaging and vibrant when the group leader is able to bring an attitude of inclusion into the group setting, promoting connection, cohesion and safety.

This training is designed for people who are requested or required to lead groups as professionals or paraprofessionals and have limited training in group leadership skills or experienced group leaders who want to integrate action methods into their groups for greater engagement. It will be useful for those who lead psychotherapy and psychoeducational groups, youth and camp groups, support groups, religious education classes and other discussion or learning groups, including educators who know that the classroom is a place for more than teaching.

The aim is to give leaders the skills and theories to work with groups, to understand group dynamics and lead groups that are enriching and involving for all participants, including the leader.

In this training workshop, instructed by Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP, you will learn:

  • Definition of warm up and how it creates group cohesion
  • How to design appropriate warm ups for your group
  • How to keep the group members engaged with action methods.
  • Pitfalls of warm ups

Tuition is $45, if reserved by March 6, 2020 $55 after, and will include three CE credits for social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors and addiction counselors, plus psychodrama credits. Space is limited; please contact Karen to reserve. 

You will also have the option to address personal issues in a confidential setting, bring past or present case studies forward, and network with other professionals who are interested in alternative, experiential and action methods.

You may register in one of two ways

  • Online here with your credit card.
  • Or send check to Karen Carnabucci at 313 W. Liberty St. Suite 263, Lancaster, PA 17603.

The training is appropriate for mental health and other health professionals, addictions counselors, educators, life and wellness coaches, clergy, community activists and professionals who work in social services programs as well as advanced students.

A selection of Karen’s books, including Show and Tell Psychodrama: Skills for Therapists, Coaches, Teachers, Leaders and Healing Eating Disorders with Psychodrama and Other Action Methods: Beyond the Silence and the Fury, will be available for sale, as well as occasionally curated books from Karen’s professional library.

Special note

This half-day program may be extended to a full day (additional tuition and six CE and psychodrama credits) if six or more trainees communicate interest at least one week prior to the training date.

At a glance

What Who Me, Lead a Group? What Makes Good Groups
When 9 a.m. to noon Friday, March 13, 2020
Where 313 W. Liberty St., Suite 263, Lancaster, Pa.
Instructor Karen Carnabucci, LCSW, TEP
CE credits  Three credits for social workers, marriage and therapists and licensed professional counselors, plus psychodrama credits
Tuition $45 by March 6, 2020, $55 after.

How to register

Early registration is recommended.
  • Online here with your credit card.
  • Or send check to Karen Carnabucci at 313 W. Liberty St. Suite 263, Lancaster, PA 17603.
  • Contact Karen for questions.

Special note

This half-day program may be extended to a full day (additional tuition and six CE credits) if six or more trainees communicate interest at least one week prior to the training date.
Liberty Place is located at 313 W. Liberty St, Lancaster, Pa. , with convenient free parking in a large lot across the street. The building is located six blocks from the Lancaster Amtrak station and is accessible from Routes 501, 272, 72, 30, 222 and 283.

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