Group Facilitation Skills
Singapore After-Care Association
About this course
The use of group-based rehabilitation, such as support groups or psychoeducational groups, is common in overseas and local corrections for offenders. The group facilitator’s ability to create a safe and supportive environment for offenders in group sessions, manage group dynamics, foster peer support, and promote professional growth is crucial to the group’s success. Effective facilitation enhances the overall therapeutic experience and supports positive outcomes for group participants as part of rehabilitation efforts for offenders.
This course explains the stages of group development, the role of the facilitator at each stage, and practical skills in facilitating a group. Upon completing the course, you will be equipped with the knowledge to be an effective facilitator to run groups.
Course Access Period
Please note that this is an online self-paced asynchronous course where learners will be granted two months of access from the enrolment date. Do also note that the course tile may take up to 48 hours to show up on your dashboard after purchase, and your access will start after it has been made accessible.
What you will learn
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the role and expectations of a facilitator
- Demonstrate the characteristics of an effective facilitator
- Respond appropriately as a facilitator at each stage of group development
- Practice effective group facilitation skills
