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The Art of Group Facilitation

An Immersive 8-Part Masterclass for Professional Healers
Featuring: TJ Woodward

The Art of Group Facilitation

Featuring TJ Woodward

The Art of Group Facilitation

PRESENTED BY TJ WOODWARD

The Art of Group Facilitation: The Power of Presence is an 8-part professional training designed to help SUD counselors, therapists, and healing professionals master the skills needed to lead powerful, authentic, and effective groups. Presented by TJ Woodward, creator of the Conscious Recovery Method, this course focuses on presence-based facilitation, guiding you to foster meaningful connections, hold space with curiosity and openness, and create safe environments where true healing can occur. Perfect for both new and experienced group facilitators looking to deepen their skills and expand their professional toolkit.

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  • PROGRAM DETAILS:
  • VIDEO
  • 265 Minutes
  • 8 Episodes
  • Additional Reading
  • Professional Development
  • Continuing Education
  • TARGET AUDIENCE:
  • SUD Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Social Workers
  • Mental Health Professionals
  • Wellness Professionals
  • Coaches
  • TOPICS COVERED:
  • Group Counseling
  • Addiction Treatment
  • Trauma-Informed
  • Mindfulness-Based
  • Client-Centered
  • Self-Care
  • Spiritual Healing
  • Ethics & Boundaries

This course is ideal for professionals in the SUD field; whether you are leading groups for the first time or seeking to refine and deepen your existing facilitation skills. By completing this training, you will feel more confident, grounded, and empowered in your ability to lead groups that are client-centered, trauma-informed, and genuinely transformative.

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• Professional Membership: Get access to this program and all of our video series with an active membership.

• One-Time Purchase: Buy this course on its own and receive lifetime access, including additional materials & resources at courses.wholehearted.org

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE COURSE.

*Active Professional Members may request access to full course materials while their membership is active.
 
Please note: This program is not available to Self-Help Members.

PROGRAM DETAILS

“Facilitation is not about leading from the front, it’s about standing beside your clients, present and open.”

The Art of Group Facilitation: The Power of Presence is an immersive, 8-part professional development course thoughtfully designed for therapists, counselors, addiction professionals, and anyone who leads group therapy or support groups. Presented by TJ Woodward, author of Conscious Recovery, Conscious Being, and Conscious Creation, this training invites you to step beyond the traditional facilitation models and discover a deeper, more presence-based approach to group leadership.

Rooted in the Conscious Recovery Method, this course emphasizes the importance of authenticity, energetic presence, root causes, and curiosity in fostering meaningful group connections. Rather than focusing solely on behavioral strategies or rigid interventions, the series explores how the simple act of showing up fully and holding compassionate space can unlock profound healing and transformation within a group setting.

Throughout the eight episodes, you will gain a deeper understanding of:

  • The energetic dynamics that unfold in group settings and how your own presence influences the room.
  • Foundational principles of presence-based facilitation, including the power of non-judgmental awareness and openness.
  • The unique role of the facilitator as a guide rather than an expert, trusting the inherent wisdom within each participant.
  • Essential best practices and skill-building techniques to ensure a safe, inclusive, and transformative group environment.
  • Live demonstrations where TJ models real-time facilitation, offering clinicians the chance to witness presence, curiosity, and attunement in action.

You will also learn how to cultivate an authentic group dynamic, foster trust among participants, and navigate challenging moments without resorting to fixing, diagnosing, or over-directing. Each episode blends theory with practical application, ensuring that facilitators can immediately integrate these skills into their professional practice.

This course is ideal for professionals in the SUD field; whether you are leading groups for the first time or seeking to refine and deepen your existing facilitation skills. By completing this training, you will feel more confident, grounded, and empowered in their ability to lead groups that are client-centered, trauma-informed, and genuinely transformative.

The most powerful experience we can offer is simply staying in the discomfort, even for only a few minutes. For some clients, it may be the longest they’ve ever stayed present with their pain.

~ TJ Woodward

OVERVIEW OF EPISODES

  • Episode One: Meet TJ Woodward

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 24 Minutes
    In this opening episode, TJ Woodward introduces himself and the foundational principles behind The Art of Group Facilitation. He shares his personal journey through recovery and professional growth, emphasizing the importance of addressing root causes, embracing presence, and shifting from fixing to guiding. The episode sets the tone for the entire course, inviting clinicians to explore facilitation as an art rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and deep connection.

  • Episode Two: The Energy of Presence

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 49 Minutes

    TJ Woodward leads participants through an experiential exercise to explore how presence and awareness shape group dynamics. Through a simple but powerful repeated-question exercise, clinicians experience firsthand how deeper layers of truth, vulnerability, and authenticity emerge when we stay present and open. TJ emphasizes how cultivating presence within ourselves can dramatically influence the group space.

  • Episode Three: The Art of Group Facilitation

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 27 Minutes

    We explore the core philosophy and techniques of presence-based group facilitation. He emphasizes that leading a group is more of an art than a science and shares practical insights on how to balance structure with flexibility. TJ discusses how to hold space authentically without over-directing or over-controlling, fostering a group environment where meaningful connection and healing naturally emerge.

  • Episode Four: The Authentic Group

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 51 Minutes
    TJ facilitates a live Conscious Recovery group session, demonstrating how authenticity, presence, and shared agreements create a safe space for transformation. Clinicians observe firsthand how to foster real connection and vulnerability by modeling openness, guiding with curiosity, and holding clear yet flexible boundaries.

  • Episode Five: Best Practice & Skill Development

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 42 Minutes
    In this episode, TJ Woodward facilitates a reflective conversation with group participants, exploring best practices and key skills for leading effective, authentic groups. Through discussion and personal insights, clinicians observe how vulnerability, emotional safety, and intentional facilitation foster deeper group connections. TJ emphasizes practical techniques to support emotional regulation, encourage openness, and guide clients through powerful group experiences.

  • Episode Six: A Demonstration of Holding Space

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 31 Minutes

    A demonstration of how to hold space for a group member in real time, guiding them through a process of shifting from self-judgment to self-compassion. Clinicians observe how presence, curiosity, and reframing can transform moments of shame into opportunities for growth, and how to facilitate client-centered exploration without analyzing or directing outcomes.

  • Episode Seven: Curiosity, Openness, & Presence

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 19 Minutes
    A deeply personal and vulnerable conversation with a group participant, demonstrating how curiosity, openness, and presence allow clients to explore and process unresolved emotions. Clinicians witness how staying grounded, compassionate, and non-judgmental helps clients navigate grief, anger, and childhood wounds, fostering a powerful sense of connection and healing.

  • Episode Eight: Q&A: Closing Discussion

    • The Art of Group Facilitation
    • 22 Minutes
    In this closing episode, TJ Woodward facilitates an open, unscripted Q&A session, addressing participant questions about the challenges and nuances of group facilitation. He emphasizes the importance of modeling openness and presence, reminding clinicians that the facilitator’s energy and authenticity are what invite deeper engagement and connection within the group.

TJ Woodward

Wholehearted Thought Leader
Author, Trainer, Addiction Recovery Expert

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

“When we model authenticity, we give permission for others to be real, raw, and whole.”

TJ Woodward is a renowned author, speaker, and recovery expert who has dedicated over two decades to transforming how we understand addiction, trauma, and healing. As the creator of the Conscious Recovery Method, TJ brings a unique, integrative approach to addiction treatment, group facilitation, and spiritual care combining practical clinical skills with deep, soulful insight.

His approach is rooted in presence, curiosity, and authenticity; teaching healers how to hold space without over-controlling, modeling vulnerability without sacrificing boundaries, and guide clients to reconnect with their true selves.

More About TJ

"Presence is the foundation of transformation. It’s not about what you say, but how you show up."

~ TJ Woodward
  • PROGRAM AUTHOR: AJ Foxx
  • A/V PRODUCTION TEAM: Kyle Spencer, Sterling Knight, Ethan Webster, Michael Dugan, Colt Warren, Greg Taylor, Ethan Ireland, Ryan McClara
  • PHOTOGRAPHY: Lukas Foxx
  • CREATIVE, ART, AND SET: AJ Foxx, Kyle Spencer, Sterling Knight, Lukas Foxx, Colt Warren
  • POST PRODUCTION & EDITING: Kyle Spencer, Tanner Mets, Kevin Milvik, Josh Gonyea-Reding
  • GRAPHIC DESIGN: Jazmine Walker, Kyle Spencer
  • TEAM SUPPORT, TECH, & PUBLISHING: Kevin Milvik, Dr. Julie Chatigny, Tom White
  • PROGRAM TITLE: The Art of Group Facilitation
  • PRESENTED BY: TJ Woodward
  • YEAR PUBLISHED: 2024
  • PUBLISHER: Wholehearted Publishing
  • PRODUCED BY: AJ Foxx
  • LANGUAGE: English, English Subtitles
  • WITH GRATITUDE & LOVE FOR:
  • The dedicated team at Wholehearted.org
  • TJ, for his wholeheartedness, compassion, support, patience, & wisdom.

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EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE AT

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

Included with your Professional Membership subscription.

SIGN UP

STANDALONE COURSE:

Also available as a single one time purchase for non-members.

BUY NOW
Access Details:
 

• Professional Membership: Get access to this program and all of our video series with an active membership.

• One-Time Purchase: Buy this course on its own and receive lifetime access, including additional materials & resources at courses.wholehearted.org 

MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED TO PURCHASE THE COURSE.

*Active Professional Members may request access to full course materials while their membership is active.
 
Please note: This program is not available to Self-Help Members.
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