Group Analysis North (GAN) is an association of individuals in the North of England, who are interested in the ideas and practice of Group Analysis and Group Psychotherapy. On behalf of The Institute of Group Analysis (IGA, London), GAN runs three block weekend training courses in Group Analysis at introductory, intermediate and qualifying levels, leading to UKCP registration and membership of the IGA. These courses attract students from not only the UK but also from the rest of the world.

GAN is part of an extensive network of group-analytic associations and training centres in UK & Europe. GAN is the hub of various activities promoting interest and training in, and knowledge of, groups and their dynamics, including: group analytic supervision; workshops; group analysis and psychoanalysis seminars; median group; work reflection group and therapy-only.

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Recruiting now for the Manchester Foundation Course in Group Analysis

Students enrolled on the Manchester Foundation Course will have the option of obtaining a Graduate Certificate offered by Birkbeck College, University of London.

Course commencing September 2010.
for details click here

Addressing Violence Through Groupwork

Friday 26th November 2010

Presented by Gwen Adshead and Dr Daniel Beales.
For details click here

Barbara Dick Annual Lecture

Saturday 19th March 2011

Presented by Harold Behr.
For details click here

Podcast Four - “The Psychodynamics of Writing: Mad Desire and Feverish Melancholy” by Nick Barwick. Podcast page click here

Friday Seminar - Programme 2009-10 click here



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GAN is a charity and its objectives are: to develop the theory and practice of group analysis; to develop and provide vocational training and education in group analysis among members of the medical, nursing and other related caring professions and educationalists; and to support the provision of group analysis as widely as possible for the general public especially to those groups disadvantaged by hardship or other adverse conditions.

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GAN Britain
Registered Charity
No. 1093824