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 ...
Adolescent & Young Adult Therapy Group
In person group. Over an eight week period, two Registered Psychotherapists will work with participants to uncover and manage issues and contributing factors related to loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety. Focused topics include identity, sexuality, worldview, family, social connections and ...
Hosted by David Johnston
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, CRPO, OCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6J
In person group. Over an eight week period, two Registered Psychotherapists will work with participants to uncover and manage issues and contributing factors related to loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety. Focused topics include identity, sexuality, worldview, family, social connections and ...
Integration Online Groups
Please join me monthly for a workshop on Integration. I will lead us in a meditation and use Himalayan Singing Bowls. This class is free for the first session.
Hosted by Hilary Lupton
Registered Social Worker, MSW , RSW , BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in London, ON N6P
Please join me monthly for a workshop on Integration. I will lead us in a meditation and use Himalayan Singing Bowls. This class is free for the first session.
The Power of Resilience™
This 8-week group is for individuals who are recovering from trauma, addiction, andor the adverse effects of stress. Participants will learn to activate the process of resilience by learning skills through concrete cognitive-behavioural tools, mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, etc. The ...
Hosted by Accepting Clients For Online Therapy Leila Coulibaly
Registered Psychotherapist, MsPsy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8M
This 8-week group is for individuals who are recovering from trauma, addiction, andor the adverse effects of stress. Participants will learn to activate the process of resilience by learning skills through concrete cognitive-behavioural tools, mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, etc. The ...
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 The Mind People therapy & wellness
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 ...
Creative Calm art therapy workshops
Creative Calm Art therapy (group or individual) sessions available for kids, teens and adults to develop mindfulness, build emotion regulation and increase relaxation. Groups are every WED evening on line for 1 hour. (materials extra) List of materials provided prior ...
Hosted by Corene Jonat
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA, ExAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6M
Creative Calm Art therapy (group or individual) sessions available for kids, teens and adults to develop mindfulness, build emotion regulation and increase relaxation. Groups are every WED evening on line for 1 hour. (materials extra) List of materials provided prior ...
Teens DBT Group In-Person
IN-PERSON GROUP. Register for this 24-week skills training group designed for teens (13-17) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. In a safe, shared space with other members (5-10) who are experiencing similar challenges, you will learn and practice skills ...
Hosted by Elpizo Counselling Services Inc.
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RP, RRT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Milton, ON L9T
IN-PERSON GROUP. Register for this 24-week skills training group designed for teens (13-17) who are struggling to manage intense emotions. In a safe, shared space with other members (5-10) who are experiencing similar challenges, you will learn and practice skills ...
Mindfulness Psychotherapy Group
Forming a new group please contact me if interested. A process oriented interpersonal group where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others, gain insight and practice new skills in a warm and supportive environment. Includes guided meditation.
Hosted by Katrin Mizrahi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, LMFT, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4V
Forming a new group please contact me if interested. A process oriented interpersonal group where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others, gain insight and practice new skills in a warm and supportive environment. Includes guided meditation.
Mindful Yoga Based Acceptance and Commitment Group
Hosted by Marlo Drago
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M9N
How to Talk
Hosted by Redpill and Incel Treatment
RSW, MSW, BSW, AMHW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M1T
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 ...
Stress Management for Students
Work one-on-one with a registered psychotherapist through a 6 week treatment plan designed to improve stress management in secondary and post-secondary students. Offered in person (Burlington) or online (anywhere in Ontario). Includes evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT. $100+HST per ...
Hosted by Amreen Saini
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7R
Work one-on-one with a registered psychotherapist through a 6 week treatment plan designed to improve stress management in secondary and post-secondary students. Offered in person (Burlington) or online (anywhere in Ontario). Includes evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT. $100+HST per ...
Abundant Living Counselling Group
ALCG is a client-centered team of psychotherapists providing counselling services throughout the Ottawa area. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counselling to help clients overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, infidelity, professional challenges and life transitions. With ...
Hosted by Bob West
Marriage & Family Therapist, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nepean, ON K2G
ALCG is a client-centered team of psychotherapists providing counselling services throughout the Ottawa area. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counselling to help clients overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, infidelity, professional challenges and life transitions. With ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has been clinically proven to help with stress reduction and to bolster recovery from depression and anxiety while helping to prevent relapse. Clients learn how to make a simple, yet radical shift in their relationship ...
Hosted by Neena Malhotra
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5L
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) has been clinically proven to help with stress reduction and to bolster recovery from depression and anxiety while helping to prevent relapse. Clients learn how to make a simple, yet radical shift in their relationship ...
Abundant Living Counselling Group
ALCG is a client-centered team of psychotherapists providing counselling services throughout the Ottawa area. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counselling to help clients overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, infidelity, professional challenges and life transitions. With ...
Hosted by Lorraine Jaksic
Marriage & Family Therapist, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nepean, ON K2G
ALCG is a client-centered team of psychotherapists providing counselling services throughout the Ottawa area. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counselling to help clients overcome challenges like depression, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, infidelity, professional challenges and life transitions. 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.