Learning Objectives

Explore group dynamics to recognize and understand relational patterns shaped by past and migration-related experiences, and develop healthier, more adaptive ways of interacting in a new cultural context.

Resolve emotional challenges through supportive, corrective experiences within the group, fostering healthier emotional processing and more constructive ways of relating to others.

Integrate insights into daily life by applying self-awareness and relational understanding to real-world situations, strengthening relationships with family, friends, and the broader community.

Foster growth and belonging by reducing isolation, building connections, and gaining practical tools to navigate challenges, improve relationships, and enhance personal well-being.

Target Audiences

This group therapy is ideal for individuals who want to:

• Break free from dysfunctional relationship patterns.
• Work through unresolved emotional challenges.
• Develop healthier ways of interacting with others.
• Deepen their understanding of personal emotions and vulnerabilities.
• Build meaningful and supportive connections in a safe group setting.

The program is especially beneficial for those adjusting to life after migration, as it supports personal growth, enhances self-perception, and fosters more adaptive relationships in a new cultural environment.

Facilitator

Ms Elnaz Khosravipour

The group will be facilitated by Elnaz an experienced psychoanalytic psychotherapist with over 16 years of international clinical practice. Her approach is grounded in Object Relations theory, which highlights the influence of early attachment experiences and unconscious processes on adult emotional life and interpersonal functioning. Elnaz has extensive experience running group therapies, creating a safe and dynamic environment for participants to explore, learn, and grow together.

 

Dr Fariba Kavianpour

The group will be co-facilitated by Fariba, the Principal Psychologist with over two decades of clinical experience in adult mental health across public, community, and private sectors. She has a strong interest in group therapy as a powerful modality for fostering connection, insight, and healing. She has extensive experience facilitating therapeutic groups for adults dealing with trauma, migration-related challenges, and complex emotional difficulties. Drawing on her trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, she creates a safe and collaborative environment where participants can explore their experiences, gain support from peers, and develop healthier relational patterns.

Event Location Health Triangle’s conference room, Ground level, 50 New Street, Ringwood, VIC, 3134