Utilizing a group format is a great way to offer support to multiple service recipients while economizing time and resources. The effectiveness of a group often hinges on the planning and the skills of the facilitator. This training focuses on the clinical skills needed to provide effective group work in various settings and offers information on conceptualizing, designing, marketing, facilitating, and concluding successful sessions. Using Irving Yalom’s studies, the workshop explores the curative factors associated with groups. Leadership styles and techniques for responding to disruptive behavior in group settings are explored. Attendees will have the opportunity to practice creating a group concept and facilitating a group while responding to many of these common challenges and will leave the training better equipped to offer group services at various human services settings.