LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATION

in Social Therapeutic Group Coaching

SEMINAR + PRACTICE. 18 hours

9 CCEs anticipated

“I’ve learned so much participating in Life Development Groups. Highly recommend working with the center’s founder Carrie Sackett for coaching and group work!”

— Sarah Martin, ACC

“This is what I have been looking for! Both training in and experiencing Life Development Groups is changing my practice in a profoundly hopeful and humanistic way.”

— Silvia Llacera, PCC

“Truly mind-opening and perspective-shifting. Being part of this class is both an honor and a thrilling opportunity.”

— Steve Weiss, ACC

Part 1: EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Practicing Social Therapeutic Coaching

Saturday and Sunday, June 21 + 22

11:00pm-5:00pm ET/ 8:00am-2:00pm PT/ GMT+1 16,00-22,00

Belonging: A group-based understanding of human development.
Shifting the Practitioner Lens: Move from a 'me' to a 'we' perspective by abandoning inherited concepts and outdated modes of thinking.
The Power of Improv/Theater Performance: Explore this metaphor for life and its applications.
Seeing the 'We' in Emotions and Language: Understand the collective aspects of emotions and communication.
Concepts and tools presented will come to life through experiential activities and discussion.

Learn the 4 pillars.

TAKEAWAYS

As a group-based method, social therapeutics is flexible. In these takeaways, consider the term ‘group’ to be inclusive of the team, ‘the relationship’ (couples work), the family, the community.

Understand the Four Pillars: Dive into the foundational elements of social therapeutics.
Develop Group Insight: Enhance your ability to perceive and relate to the group/team as a unified entity.
Practical Applications of Relationality: Gain clarity on how relationality boosts coach-client presence and trust.
Enhance Session Awareness: Sharpen your skills in observing and creating with emerging dynamics during sessions.
Empower Clients: Learn tools to help clients take emotional risks and engage in difficult conversations within the group.
Reflect and Facilitate Growth: Discover methods to mirror back the group's progress and activities, fostering collective growth.
Embrace Uncertainty: Challenge yourself to let go of the need for certainty and leverage your discoveries to guide clients in doing the same.

“The innovations of social therapeutics inform my coaching practice every day. It is a ground-breaking offering for co-creating trust, connection, belonging and community; and, most importantly, for supporting our clients to achieve their goals in life and work.”

— Elizabeth C. Hechtman, MS Group Process and Group Psychotherapy, PCC, CPCC, Past President, ICF Philadelphia

Part 2: GROUP EXPERIENCE

Life Development Group for Coaches

Wednesdays June 25-July 30

Invest your course learnings in hands-on practice.

Experience both being a member of and leading a Life Development Group (LDG).

SIX WEEK AGENDA

Weeks 1+2. An experienced social therapeutic coach will lead the group.

Weeks 3-6. There will be a rotation among group members to lead/co-lead one group session. On the week you are leading, you will meet with the social therapeutic coach before and after the 90-minutes.

What is a Life Development Group?

EACH WEEK RUNS 90-MINUTES

75-minute group session + 15-minute group debrief on the experience.

You will be a client in five of the six sessions.

EXPERIENTIAL TAKEAWAYS

Experience the Six Key Tenets of Group Leadership: Observe and engage with the core principles of effective group leadership.
Dual Communication: Immerse yourself in speaking to both the group and individual members simultaneously.
Foster Emotional Growth: Participate in creating an environment that promotes emotional growth, connection, and belonging.
Group-Building Activities: Practice activities that focus on building the group dynamic.
Real-Life Application: Bring a life or work issue to explore with the group, engaging in activities other than advice-giving or problem-solving.
Moment-to-Moment Sharing: Observe and experience the power of sharing your immediate experiences in relation to others, enhancing your emotional and relational skills.