Group therapy facilitation techniques, group dynamics strategies, and structured exercises for running effective therapy groups. Tips from licensed group facilitators.
On a piece of paper, make two points on the opposite ends of the paper, one labeled "birth" and the other labeled "now." Draw a line between the two points. Identify at least three high points and…
Select an imagine from a magazine or draw one to represent you and glue it to the middle of a large piece of paper. Select magazine images to represent the six most important people in your life and…
Have the clients decorate a bag or box with images and words on the outside to represent the qualities they show to the world. Decorate the inside of the bag or box with images and words that…
Take one sheet of paper and draw and color an image to represent various feelings, such as happy, sad, mad, scared, embarrassment, love, peace, crazy, bored, etc. Label each image with the feeling.…
This exercise is great for family sessions or adult/teen groups. Percussion instruments are placed in the center of the room (which can also include "homemade" instruments like a pen with a plastic…
Pick three contrasting people in your lives that bring out different sides of your personality, such as a romantic interest, a parent, a best friend, a sibling, a teacher or supervisor, or an…
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