Topic: The Use of Activities in Support and Therapy Groups

This interactive workshop will review the purposes and pitfalls of commonly used group activities and will illuminate best practices in the use of activity in both online and in-person groups. The purposeful use of activities in groups can enliven a group, increase group engagement and help achieve group goals. In addition to reviewing the best use of "tried and true" activities, we will discuss creative activities that allow group members to express themselves in non-verbal ways and to engage emotion.

Workshop attendees should be prepared to interact, engage in activities and have cameras on, if possible.

Presenter: Marilyn Ghezzi, MSW, LCSW

Marilyn Ghezzi, MSW, LCSW is a retired associate professor from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Social Work. She taught the groups class for over 15 years at the School and has an extensive background that included facilitating various types of therapy and support groups.

Cost:

NASW Members: $5

Students: FREE

Non-members: $22.50

Once you pay, your money cannot be refunded and it will be your responsibility to find someone to take your spot if you can no longer attend.

CE: 1.5 hours. Proof of attendance for CE will be distributed via email within one week after the event. Those registering as students will not receive CE for this event.

Zoom link will be emailed out to registrants the day before the meeting.

If you don't think you have received the Zoom link, please check your Spam folder. If not in your Spam, please email Seth Maid at smaid.naswnc@socialworkers.org or Mary Choe at mchoe.naswnc@socialworkers.org for assistance BEFORE the LPU event begins.

Ideas presented by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and policies of NASW-NC.