Welcome to the Toronto Institute of Group Studies
We are 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
2022-2023 academic year
We will be posting our offerings soon.
Please stay tuned.
2021-2022 academic year
Our academic year offerings are completed.
Wishing you a beautiful summer ahead!
Previous Training and Events
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
Friday, March 18, 1-2 pm ET
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