This concept of 'warm up' is valuable as it emphasises the importance of how group leaders focus on the emerging needs of group members rather than the content alone. As the group leader warms up, they develop an inner space of self-confidence and relaxation that influences their body position and gestures.

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Andrew King

Andrew King is a consultant trainer and program developer in group work, working with men and strengths based practice. He is the Deputy-Chairperson for the Institute of Group Leaders and a specialist trainer in group work and trains professionals throughout Australia and Canada in ‘working with men’. He is also an experienced practitioner and has published a range of professional articles.

Andrew’s work career has involved working with teenagers who have drug and alcohol problems, young people with a mental health issues, parenting education, coordinating a large fathers’ centre and managing training for professionals interested in group work or working with men.

He is based in NSW and facilitates groups and training workshops throughout Australia. He offers mentoring, group leadership, strengths based strategic planning, team building, Parent Wise Workshops, program development and supervision.

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