Welcome to the Toronto Institute of Group Studies
We are a not-for-profit organization committed to
training and supporting effective group leaders.
We believe that an understanding of group dynamics and processes enhances the functioning of any group, team or community.
Our faculty team draws from diverse professional backgrounds and interests,
in the service of advancing our shared commitment to group learning
and group leadership development.
Accreditation
The Toronto Institute of Group Studies is certified as an Educational Institute
with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and is registered as a
Training Institute with the Ontario Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Training Program fees are tax deductible
as approved by Canada Revenue Agency.
We are excited and honoured to announce
that we are the 2023 recipients of
The
Harold S. Bernard Group Psychotherapy Training Award,
presented by the
International Board for Certification of Group Psychotherapists
at the American Group Psychotherapy Association Conference, New York City, 2023
Upcoming Training
Opportunities and Events
2023-2024 academic year
Our offerings include:
Online Conversations about Group Leadership
with recognized group leaders:
complimentary 1-hour conversations exploring the various influences
that have helped shape these leaders' practices.
Online Workshops with renowned group experts:
A variety of workshops explore various topics in greater depth,
through both theoretical and experiential components.
Beyond Theory: Online Experiential Process Group Training:
Full-day small group (6-12 participants) experience
for group leaders to learn about group dynamics
by participating as a member of a group committed to examining its own process.
Online Peer Consultation Group for Group Leaders:
Small group (6-12 participants) education, integrating theoretical and applied learning. Facilitated 8 session cycle, 2 hours/week.
Comprehensive Training Program:
Offered every 2 years; applications are being accepted for Fall 2023
Save the dates:
As event details are finalized,
you will be able to register by clicking on event links directly.
Conversations about Group Leadership
with Kathleen Ryan
Mixing the colours: adjusting the group therapy palette
to address changing patient needs
Thursday December 7th, 2023, 1-2 pm EST
complimentary event
Half-day Workshop
with Isabel Fryszberg
Creativity groups for healthy lives: practice, evidence, experience
Friday, April 12th, 2024, 1-5 pm EST
Conversations about Group Leadership
with Jennifer Brownstein
Compassion-focused group therapy
Thursday, May 9th, 2024, 1-2 pm EST
complimentary event
Comprehensive Training Program
4 weekends
October 20-22, 2023
November 21-23, 2023
January 19-21, 2024
March 22-24, 2024
(Fridays 1-7 pm, Saturdays 11am - 5pm, Sundays 11am - 5pm EST)
Peer Consultation Group for Group Leaders
2-hours weekly for 8 weeks, April/May 2024
Additional offerings will be added throughout the year
Please visit our resources page for seasonal reading lists
as well as our newsletter page for past and current newsletters.
Previous Training and Events
September 29, 2023
Full-day Workshop
Addressing Thoughts of Suicide and other Dark Thoughts
in a Group Setting
with Yvonne Bergmans
Online
September 21, 2023
In Conversation about Psycho-educational Group Leadership with Nina Brown
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
June 9, 2023
Full-day Workshop
with Noelle Lefforge and Aziza Belcher Platt
Group
Therapists' Responsiveness to Micro-aggressions,
incorporating theory, clinical material and experiential learning.
10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST
Online
April 21, 2023
Full-day Workshop
with Susan Gantt
Using Systems-Centered Practice in Group Therapy,
incorporating theory, clinical material and experiential learning.
10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST
Online
March 31, 2023
Full-day Workshop with Elliot Zeisel
The Moment of Now
incorporating theory, clinical material and experiential learning.
10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST
Online
March 16, 2023
Contracted Closed Time-limited Group for TIGS Alumni Group Leaders 12 sessions, October 2022 - March 2023
Online
March 16, 2023
In Conversation with Giorgio Tasca about Research/ Clinical Collaboration
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
February 3, 2023
Beyond Theory: Online Experiential Process Group Training with Cheri Marmarosh, using an Attachment lens. 10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST
Online
January 12, 2023
In Conversation with Scott Rutan about Group Leader as Group Follower
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
November 18, 2022
Full-day Workshop with Molyn Leszcz
The Effective Group Psychotherapist,
incorporating theory, clinical material and experiential learning.
10:30 am - 4:30 pm EST
Online
November 3, 2022
In Conversation with Victor Yalom from Psychotherapy.net
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
September 29, 2022
In Conversation with Susan Gantt
about Systems-Centred Therapy in Groups
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
June 10, 2022
Comprehensive Group Leadership
Training Program
Weekend 4 of 4
Friday June 10, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday June 11, 11 am - 5pm
Sunday June 12, 11 am - 5 pm
Online
May 12, 2022
In Conversation with Noelle Lefforge
about
Addressing Micro-aggressions
in Group Psychotherapy
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
April 29, 2022
Comprehensive Group Leadership
Training Program
Weekend 3 of 4
Friday April 29, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday Apr 30,11 am - 5 pm
Sunday May 1, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
April 1, 2022
Full Day Workshop
Beyond Theory - A Process Group Experience for Group Leaders
Online
March 18, 2022
In Conversation with
Elliot Zeisel
about Group Leadership
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
February 25, 2022
Comprehensive Group Leadership
Training Program
Weekend 2 of 4
Friday February 25, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday Feb 26, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday Feb 27, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
January 21, 2022
Comprehensive Group Leadership
Training Program
Weekend 1 of 4
Friday January 21, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday Jan 22 , 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday Jan 23, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
December 16, 2021
In Conversation with Isabel Fryszberg about Leadership in Art-based
Wellness Groups
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
December 3, 2021
Full-day Workshop with Cheri Marmarosh
Attachment in Groups
Online
October 21, 2021
In Conversation with Cheri Marmarosh about Attachment Theory and Groups
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
October 14, 2021
2-day Workshop
Beyond Theory - A Process Group Experience for Group Leaders
Online
September 30, 2021
In Conversation with
Kasra Khorasani about Creativity and the Group Leader
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
June 22, 2021
Half-day Workshop
Practical Strategies for Online Groups
Online
June 11, 2021
Full-day Workshop
Beyond Theory - A Process Group Experience for Group Leaders
Online
May 13, 2021
In Conversation with Yvonne Bergmans about Peer Leadership in Groups
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
April 15, 2021
8 Week Group Leadership
Consultation Series
Online
April 8, 2021
In Conversation with Joan- Dianne Smith and Allan Sheps about Co-leadership
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
January 28, 2021
In Conversation with Stephane Treyvaud about Mindful Group Leadership
Online
Complimentary event
January 12, 2021
8 Week Group Leadership
Consultation Series
Online
December 10, 2020
In Conversation with Molyn Leszcz about Leadership in Challenging Times
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event