Leading the Way: Helping Clients Heal Through Finding Solid Ground Groups
with Dr Bethany Brand
14 March 2026 | 9.00am – 12.00pm AEDT
Clients with complex trauma and dissociation often struggle to stay present, manage overwhelming emotions, and feel safe in their bodies as well as in relationships. Finding Solid Ground (FSG) is a structured, research-supported program that helps clients build self-understanding, stability, and resilience.
In this interactive 3-hour workshop, Dr. Bethany Brand—the primary investigator of FSG—will provide a brief overview of the program’s eight modules and share research findings demonstrating the benefits of using FSG in group settings across outpatient, inpatient, and virtual contexts. Participants will learn practical ways to teach grounding and stabilization skills in groups, foster a sense of safety and cohesion among members, and manage common challenges such as a member becoming highly dissociated during group.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the best ways of conducting FSG groups and the program’s evidence-based strategies to support trauma recovery and connection.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Describe research findings supporting the effectiveness of FSG groups.
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Teach and model core grounding and stabilization techniques.
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Identify strategies for managing dissociation and avoidance in groups.
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Foster safety, connection, and self-compassion in group settings.
Registration:
Super Saver Price: Individual $AUD160 | Groups 3+ $AUD140 until 13 February
Early Bird Price: Individual $AUD180 | Group 3+ $AUD160 until 27 February
Standard Price: Individual $AUD200 | Group 3+ $AUD180
Student Price: $AUD120
Website: Leading the Way: Helping Clients Heal Through Finding Solid Ground Groups
