This was extremely helpful and practical thank you!

Loved it.

That was awesome!

Thanks so much, Natalie. It was super useful.

Interactive, practical, great session

Webinar Description

90-minute webinar

This webinar was previously called Beyond Icebreakers: Engaging Activites for Starting Groups.

There is that awkward moment when a group begins that we are meant to say our names and share something about ourselves…the painful icebreaker activity that aims to bring people together but more often than not can be awkward and anxiety provoking. Help…not another icebreaker!

In this webinar, you will explore effective ways of starting a group to ensure even the most anxious of participants can engage and participate. If you run any type of group, this webinar will build up your toolbox with creative and purposeful group beginnings that don’t thrust your participants into the spotlight but slowly offers them a way to be part of a group.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the webinar you will be able to:

1) Identify practical tools to start a group effectively

2) Understand what tool to use and when for specific groups

Presenter - Natalie Mackenzie, Registered Drama Therapist, Masters in Drama Therapy
		Natalie is a registered dramatherapist with over 15 years’ experience working with children, young people and families impacted by trauma and complex mental health needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Dramatherapy from Roehampton University, London (UK), and is registered with PACFA and ANZACATA. Natalie's private practice,  Playful Minds provides individual dramatherapy for children and families, as well as clinical supervision for practitioners. Alongside her private practice, she heads the clinical division of a children’s mental health service, providing clinical leadership, oversight and practice guidance across multidisciplinary teams. She also offers consultation and clinical supervision to an adolescent mental health service. Her previous clinical experience includes work in early intervention psychosis services and supporting children whose parents are in recovery from alcohol and other drug addiction. Natalie’s practice is grounded in trauma-informed, developmentally attuned and creative approaches, using drama, story and play to support emotional regulation, resilience and meaningful therapeutic change.

Cost

$80

Participant Preparation

You will need paper and coloured textas on hand for the webinar.

Dates and Times

Live only webinar will be run on

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Please note, this is a LIVE and INTERACTIVE training event. We don't record this.