Creating an arena for being in the same boat: A qualitative study of course instructors’ experiences with the Coping with Depression course’s group setting

Based on participant interaction, the findings indicate that the Coping with Depression course's use of groups is predominantly beneficial. The group setting facilitated supportive fellowship and provided participants with an arena where social and personal growth was possible. Balancing the needs of individual participants with those of the group as a whole was challenging at times for the course instructors.