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
2021-2022 academic year
November 19, 2021
Comprehensive Group Leadership Training
Weekend 1 of 4
Friday November 19, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday 20, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 21, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
December 3, 2021
Full-day Workshop
Cheri Marmarosh
Attachment in Groups
11 am - 6 pm ET
Online
December 16, 2021
In Conversation with
Isabel Fryszberg
Leadership in Art-based Wellness Groups
1-2 pm ET
Online
Complimentary event
January 21, 2022
Comprehensive Group Leadership Training Program
Weekend 2 of 4
Friday January 21, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday 22, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 23, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
February 25, 2022
Comprehensive Training Program
Weekend 3 of 4
Friday February 25, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday 26, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 27, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
March 3, 2022
Beyond Theory Workshop:
A Process Group Experience
for Group Leaders
Thursday, March 3, 6 - 8 pm;
Friday 4, 11 am - 6 pm ET
Online
April 29, 2022
Comprehensive Training Program
Weekend 4 of 4
Friday April 29, 4 - 8 pm
Saturday 30, 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday May 1, 11 am - 5 pm ET
Online
May 3, 2022
Group Leadership Consultation Series
8 weeks, May 3 - June 21
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 pm ET
Online
Previous Training and Events
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
December 10, 2020
In Conversation with Molyn Leszcz about Leadership in Challenging Times
Session Video
Online
Complimentary event