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Holly Peretz is the owner of Precision CPD.

Holly Peretz has no relevant non-financial interests in this topic to disclose.

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

1. Correctly choose 3 types of groups that can be run in education or clinical settings with children.
2. Identify 2 factors to consider when planning and grading a group activity to meet varied skill levels.
3. Correctly recall one strategy for overcoming a lack of participation from one group member within a group.

This is an interactive distance learning course, delivered live via Zoom.
Participants engage through polls, chat reflections, and real-time discussion.
No recordings or replays are available.

For questions or special needs access requests, please contact info@precisioncpd.com

Course Title: Getting Started with Group Work: Practical Strategies for School-Based Clinicians
Delivery Format: Interactive Distance Learning (Live Webinar via Zoom)

This course will be delivered as an interactive distance learning activity conducted live via Zoom. Instructional methods include lecture with visual presentation, case-based discussion, and guided reflection to connect content to participants’ own clinical settings. Learners will actively engage through polls, chat-based reflections, and real-time scenario discussions designed to encourage participation and application of knowledge.

Instruction emphasizes practical strategies, structured frameworks, and peer context in group work, enabling participants to analyze, plan, and problem-solve in real time alongside the instructor.

This live webinar is offered free of charge. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify info@precisioncpd.com so that your space may be released.

In the unlikely event that Precision CPD must cancel or reschedule the session, all registered participants will be notified by email at least 24 hours in advance. If the event is rescheduled, all registered participants will automatically be enrolled in the new date.

This event does not qualify for refunds or credit transfers, as no payment is collected. Precision CPD is not responsible for participant technical difficulties, including device or internet connectivity issues.

Please see our general cancellation policy here (link)

This course is made available to all Early Child Development Professionals on a non-discriminatory basis.

For special needs access requests for this course please reach to info@precisioncpd.com 

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If you have concerns or complaints about this course please contact us at info@precisioncpd.com. You can find our full complaint resolution policy here (link)