Group therapy and workshop programs
Running group programs in private practice is clinically rewarding β but without clear governance structures behind them, they carry real risk. Role confusion, inconsistent screening, poor documentation, and gaps in communication can undermine both client outcomes and your practiceβs professional standing.
Group therapy introduces complexities that individual therapy does not: confidentiality within the group setting, participant screening, facilitation competency requirements, crisis management protocols, and structured follow-up. These cannot be managed informally.
This module provides a structured framework for planning, delivering, and reviewing group programs β from initial expressions of interest through to end-of-program reporting. It supports practices to operate groups that are consistent, well-governed, and defensible, with clearly defined team roles and documented processes at every stage.
The suite is designed with forward planning in mind, enabling practices to schedule programs within busy clinician calendars, manage recruitment cycles efficiently, and offer group participation as a meaningful option for clients on individual therapy waitlists.Β
Included resources
- Group Therapy and Workshop Expression of Interest (EOI)
- New Group Therapy and Workshop Proposal
- Group Therapy and Workshop End of Program Report
- Group Therapy and Workshop Role Checklist
- Group Therapy and Workshop Correspondence Templates
- Group Therapy and Workshop Administration Policy and Procedure
- Group Therapy and Workshop Clinical Governance Policy and Procedure
These resources align with the AHPRA Code of Conduct (2025 release), the APS Code of Ethics, and APS Private Practice Management Standards β providing the governance foundation that ethical group delivery requires.
Together, they give practices the structure to move beyond ad hoc group delivery and establish programs that are consistent, scalable, and clinically sound β without starting from scratch.
