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London, England (Summer)

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Spend part of your summer in London, England, participating in an intensive international experience focused on leadership, group dynamics, and social systems theory. Led by Manhattan University faculty, this weeklong graduate-level program centers on a three-day group relations conference at the Tavistock Clinic, offering participants a structured and reflective space to examine how groups function and how leadership emerges within complex organizational settings. Through this accelerated and immersive experience, students deepen their understanding of effective leadership while expanding their own capacity to lead and support the development of others.

Dates Offered

This is a summer program.

  • June 1 - 14, 2026

Courses & Credits

This program is open to all graduate counseling students. School counseling, mental health counseling, and marriage and family therapy majors may earn credit for a required course.

  • EDUG 725: Practicum in Groups or EDUG 850: Advanced Practicum for Counselors (3 credits)

This course combines didactic and experiential learning to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of group dynamics and social systems theory. The didactic component consists of lectures and discussions that introduce key concepts, frameworks, and theoretical perspectives related to how groups operate and interact.

The experiential component offers hands-on opportunities to apply these concepts in practice. Students participate in small-group exercises during class sessions, with the primary experiential focus being the group relations conference in London. These activities allow participants to observe, reflect upon, and engage with real-time group events, integrating theory with lived experience.

Throughout the course, students learn to recognize, describe, and analyze group processes as they unfold in the “here and now.” By reflecting on their own participation, they develop greater self-awareness and examine the roles they naturally assume within groups. Through this combination of theory and experience, students build practical leadership skills applicable to a wide range of professional and organizational contexts.

Learn More

Interested in this program and looking to learn more about academics, cost, financial aid, housing, travel, and student life? Email studyabroad@manhattan.edu to set up a time to meet with an advisor and have all of your questions answered!