Online Workshop: Facilitating a Therapeutic Support Group - 4/08/2026

Date: 4/08/2026

Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm AEST

An interactive, online workshop providing the skills needed to start and facilitate a therapeutic support group.  

Starting and facilitating therapeutic support groups can be a challenging exercise, for even the most experienced clinicians. In this interactive session, you’ll learn practical strategies for maximising time in a group setting, and skills for acknowledging the individuality of clients. 

What you’ll learn 

At the end of this workshop, you'll be able to: 

• set up and establish an effective and safe therapeutic support group 

• create a clear aim and focus within the support group 

• identify, design and facilitate appropriate therapeutic group activities in a group setting 

• understand the ethical and legal implications of working with a therapeutic support group 

• understand the importance of setting boundaries 

• provide referrals to other services. 

Who is this workshop for?  

Clinicians, social workers, community organisation workers, health professionals, youth workers, child and family workers, and counsellors at any level of experience, who are planning to or interested in facilitating a therapeutic support group.  

About the presenter 

Jeff Roberts is a clinical psychologist with more than 15 years’ experience in counselling and mental health settings across Australia and internationally. Jeff specialises in men's health and is also experienced working with LGBTIQA+ communities on a range of different issues including depression, anxiety, sexual health and interpersonal issues. He is highly experienced in performing IQ, personality and memory testing. Jeff is also experienced in coaching, training and leadership development within the corporate sector. 

Registration information 

• When you register, you'll be taken to our payment gateway to complete your registration. A new account will be automatically created for you in our Learning Management System (Moodle). 

• Registrations for scheduled workshops close 48 hours before the event. 

• Workshops must be paid for at least 2 business days before the training date, or your registration will be cancelled.  

• If paying by invoice, proof of payment needs to be provided at least 24 hours ahead of the event. 

Training Workshops Cancellation Statement [PDF, 1MB]  

Other information 

Please note that you'll need access to the following to participate in this workshop: 

• desktop or laptop computer 

• reliable internet connection 

• headphones recommended 

• microphone/speakers 

• webcam (built-in or external to your computer) 

Contact us 

Centre for Learning and Innovation 
Phone: (03) 8573 2222 
Email: ravtraining@rav.org.au