Online Winter SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
This is an online group for people wit signs and symptoms of SAD, which may include: Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day. ... Fall and winter SAD Trouble sleeping (insomnia) Poor appetite. Weight loss. ...
Hosted by Astrid Couples And Family Counsellor Machalitza
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2K
This is an online group for people wit signs and symptoms of SAD, which may include: Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day. ... Fall and winter SAD Trouble sleeping (insomnia) Poor appetite. Weight loss. ...
Online: Help with depression, anxiety, trauma
This group is an open, drop-in group for everyone who deals with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As we can only become free from suffering if we walk through our emotions, I offer this group, where we will get to know ...
Hosted by Astrid Couples And Family Counsellor Machalitza
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2K
This group is an open, drop-in group for everyone who deals with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As we can only become free from suffering if we walk through our emotions, I offer this group, where we will get to know ...
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy Group
I run a psychodynamic psychotherapy group for adults together with my partner, Susan Chernin. The group meets weekly for 10 months with 3 extended sessions during the year. The annual cost is $2500. Interested persons are invited to meet for ...
Hosted by John Gross
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CTP Dip
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4T
I run a psychodynamic psychotherapy group for adults together with my partner, Susan Chernin. The group meets weekly for 10 months with 3 extended sessions during the year. The annual cost is $2500. Interested persons are invited to meet for ...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress ...
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress ...
DBT Skills Group
Learn the life-changing skills to increase your awareness, to understand and better regulate your emotions, to have better relationships, and to tolerate destructive urges. The group also provides a space for making new connections in a social context. Group leaders ...
Hosted by Tracy MacIntyre
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, DBT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
Learn the life-changing skills to increase your awareness, to understand and better regulate your emotions, to have better relationships, and to tolerate destructive urges. The group also provides a space for making new connections in a social context. Group leaders ...
Unmasking Depression Group
Sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness or losing interest in your favourite activities are all symptoms of depression. In this group you’ll find support from members experiencing the kinds of issues you’re facing. You’ll develop valuable coping strategies and support from people who’ve ...
Hosted by Nikki Venere Brenner
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6J
Sadness, hopelessness, worthlessness or losing interest in your favourite activities are all symptoms of depression. In this group you’ll find support from members experiencing the kinds of issues you’re facing. You’ll develop valuable coping strategies and support from people who’ve ...
Lakeview Counselling
https://lakeview-counsell ing.ca
Hosted by Rebecca Olsen
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Huntsville, ON P1H
https://lakeview-counsell ing.ca
NLP Certification Training
Inspired Outcomes (Allen and Tara Kanerva) conduct regular trainings in NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnotherapy. We hold FREE INFORMATION nights every month for anyone interested in knowing more about what we do! See our website www.inspiredoutcomes.ca to find out ...
Hosted by Tara Kanerva
MA, Therapy, Hypno, NLP, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1G
Inspired Outcomes (Allen and Tara Kanerva) conduct regular trainings in NLP, Time Line Therapy and Hypnotherapy. We hold FREE INFORMATION nights every month for anyone interested in knowing more about what we do! See our website www.inspiredoutcomes.ca to find out ...
DBT Skills Group (age 18+)
Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness skills are taught in the 24-week group. Why would we spend time to learn about skills we may not use? Think of it like cooking. If we only know how to make ...
Hosted by andtherapy (DBT)
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6C
Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness and Mindfulness skills are taught in the 24-week group. Why would we spend time to learn about skills we may not use? Think of it like cooking. If we only know how to make ...
Teen Matters- Online/Video
Life could be demanding & stressful for youth. Social situations like bullying, family challenges like moving, divorce, and grief, and medical/learning challenges like, chronic illness, ADHD/Depression/Anxiety/T rauma or learning disabilities affect the social development of youth. Teen Matters will provide ...
Hosted by Johnson Family Counseling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, LPC, RPT-S
Verified Verified
Group meets in Newmarket, ON L3Y
Life could be demanding & stressful for youth. Social situations like bullying, family challenges like moving, divorce, and grief, and medical/learning challenges like, chronic illness, ADHD/Depression/Anxiety/T rauma or learning disabilities affect the social development of youth. Teen Matters will provide ...
GJ Counselling
We work with individuals, couples and families. We address all kinds of topics from anxiety and depression, to workplace stress and burnout, interpersonal conflict, stress management, parenting struggles, social anxiety, anger management, adhd & existential crises. We also offer workshops ...
Hosted by Graham Watt
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP-Q
Verified Verified
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
We work with individuals, couples and families. We address all kinds of topics from anxiety and depression, to workplace stress and burnout, interpersonal conflict, stress management, parenting struggles, social anxiety, anger management, adhd & existential crises. We also offer workshops ...
Online OCD Support Group
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of ...
Hosted by Kate Caldwell
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
The OCD Support Group is a small group of male and female adults that have struggled with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or a similar issue. It focuses on issues that can be barriers to treatment progress, such as feelings of ...
Grief Support Group
This is a VIRTUAL, closed group with no more than 6-8 members that will meet biweekly for 6 sessions, beginning February 12, 2024. Each session will be 90 minutes in length focusing loosely on the 10 touchstones of grief described ...
Hosted by Natalie Thomas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PhD, MACP, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
This is a VIRTUAL, closed group with no more than 6-8 members that will meet biweekly for 6 sessions, beginning February 12, 2024. Each session will be 90 minutes in length focusing loosely on the 10 touchstones of grief described ...
DBT Skills
Our group is a fun and interactive atmosphere where participants learn new skills to overcome their challenges. It is also an opportunity to meet other people who share similar struggles. We use activities to facilitate the learning experience. You will ...
Hosted by Suzanne McMullin
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Angus, ON L0M
Our group is a fun and interactive atmosphere where participants learn new skills to overcome their challenges. It is also an opportunity to meet other people who share similar struggles. We use activities to facilitate the learning experience. You will ...
Jogging / Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Group
For those seeking to improve their mood through combining exercise (light jogging) with cognitive behavioural group therapy immediately following. Research has demonstrated increased ability to challenge distressing negative thoughts and core beliefs when practiced following immediately after outdoor moderate cardio ...
Hosted by Mark Booker
Registered Social Worker, MTS, MSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kitchener, ON N2H
For those seeking to improve their mood through combining exercise (light jogging) with cognitive behavioural group therapy immediately following. Research has demonstrated increased ability to challenge distressing negative thoughts and core beliefs when practiced following immediately after outdoor moderate cardio ...
Building Resilience
"Building Resilience" is 8 week group that was created for people with Mild to Moderate Anxiety and Depresison and those who want to become emotionally stronger. Participants are going to learn emotion regulation tools, stress management techniques, and improve interpersonal ...
Hosted by Ina Bahdanovich
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kitchener, ON N2P
"Building Resilience" is 8 week group that was created for people with Mild to Moderate Anxiety and Depresison and those who want to become emotionally stronger. Participants are going to learn emotion regulation tools, stress management techniques, and improve interpersonal ...
Hopewoods Psychotherapy & Consulting Services
Hopewoods is a Toronto based psychotherapy and consulting team, featuring registered psychotherapists, social workers and clinical counsellors with diversified specialties in counselling. We provide individual, couples and family therapy with individualized treatment approaches to act in concert with each and ...
Hosted by Sharon Xiao-Rong Zong
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Markham, ON L3R
Hopewoods is a Toronto based psychotherapy and consulting team, featuring registered psychotherapists, social workers and clinical counsellors with diversified specialties in counselling. We provide individual, couples and family therapy with individualized treatment approaches to act in concert with each and ...
Speak Now Wellness
Professional counselling services in Ontario.
Hosted by Speak Now Wellness
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ridgetown, ON N0P
Professional counselling services in Ontario.
Self Ease for Singles
This group helps women who feel stuck and unhappy with being single. Whether you have been in relationships or never had one this group will help by supporting your goals. By looking at unhealthy beliefs, behaviours and trauma associated with ...
Hosted by Self-Ease Solutions Counselling & Life-Coaching
PC, Coach, Reiki
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5V
This group helps women who feel stuck and unhappy with being single. Whether you have been in relationships or never had one this group will help by supporting your goals. By looking at unhealthy beliefs, behaviours and trauma associated with ...
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Depression Support Groups
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.