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.
Upcoming Training
Opportunities
and Events
Welcome to our 2024-2025 academic year
This year's theme focuses on repairing ruptures
Beyond Theory: Online Experiential Process Group Training
8-session Online Peer
Consultation for Group Leaders ( In Progress)
January 15, 29, February 12, 26, March 12, 26, April 9, 23, 2025, 6:30-8:30 pm ET
Online Conversation about Group Leadership with Paula Ravitz
Complimentary Event
Thursday April 24, 2025, 1-2 pm ET Online
The Power of Interpersonal Connection
Conversation about Group Leadership with Nimer Said
Complimentary Event
Thursday May 15, 2025, 1-2 pm ET, Online
Pathways through enmity and polarization: my journey of longing and
belonging
Applications for our Comprehensive Training Program,
beginning Fall 2025,
are currently being accepted.
October 17/18/19, 2025
November 21/22/23, 2025
January 23/24/25, 2026
March 6/7/8,
2026
Fridays 1-7 pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11 am-5 pm ET
Reach out to
[email protected] for more info.
Our offerings include:
Online Conversations about Group Leadership with recognized group leaders:
1-hour conversations exploring the various influences that have helped shape these
leaders' practices (complimentary)
Online Workshops with renowned group experts:
A variety of workshops explore various topics in greater depth, through both theoretical
and experiential components.
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 2025
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
April 24, 2025
In Conversation with Paula Ravitz about the Power of Interpersonal Connection
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
March 28, 2025
Full-day online Workshop: Assuming Group Leadership in Changing and Challenging Contexts
Online
December 5, 2024
Conversation with Giorgio Tasca about Rupture and Repair in
Group Psychotherapy
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
October 25, 2024
Beyond Theory ~ an online Experiential Process Group Training
Online
October 10, 2024
In conversation with Ronnie Levine about Exploring Love and Hate in Groups
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
June 8, 2024
In Conversation with Joe Shay about Looking Back and Forward as a Group Leader
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event
May 9, 2024
In Conversation with Jennifer Brownstein about Group Leadership
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
May 2, 2024
Panel Discussion with
Dr.Susan Gantt, Dr. Willard Ashley
and Dr. Molyn Leszcz
Having Difficult Conversations in Increasingly Polarized Contexts
Thursday May 2, 2024 12-1:30 pm EST
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event sponsored by The Canadian Group Psychotherapy Foundation
April 12, 2024
Half Day Workshop with Isabel Fryszberg
Creativity Groups for Healthy Lives: Practice, Evidence, Experience
Online
March 22, 2024
Comprehensive Training Program
4 weekends: October 20-22, 2023
November 21-23, 2023
January 19-21, 2024
March 22-24, 2024
Online
December 7, 2023
In Conversation with Kathleen Ryan about Group Leadership:
Mixing the Colours: Adjusting the Group Therapy Palette
to Address Changing Patient Needs
Session Video
Online
Complimentary Event
September 29, 2023
Full-day Workshop
with Yvonne Bergmans
Addressing Thoughts of Suicide and other Dark Thoughts
in a Group Setting
Online
September 21, 2023
In Conversation with Nina Brown about Group Leadership in Psycho-educational Groups
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