Life in the Messy Middle - Post-Disclosure Healing
The pain of betrayal can be the worst emotional pain a person can experience. When you've been hurt in relationship the best healing takes place in relationship. This group is for you if you are past the disclosure stage. You ...
The pain of betrayal can be the worst emotional pain a person can experience. When you've been hurt in relationship the best healing takes place in relationship. This group is for you if you are past the disclosure stage. You ...
DBT Skills Group for Women in Urdu
offering Free in-person DBT skills group for Women in Urdu . starting from September 15,2023
offering Free in-person DBT skills group for Women in Urdu . starting from September 15,2023
Mindful Self-Compassion: Oct. 8 - Nov. 26, 2019
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a research-supported, 8-week, course designed to cultivate the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion. This group teaches core principles and practices that enable people to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding, ...
Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) is a research-supported, 8-week, course designed to cultivate the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion. This group teaches core principles and practices that enable people to respond to difficult moments in their lives with kindness, care and understanding, ...
New Moms Group
A 6 week virtual meeting place for new moms adjusting to life post-partum. Offering support and guidance as well as working on life skills to use in the new setting.
A 6 week virtual meeting place for new moms adjusting to life post-partum. Offering support and guidance as well as working on life skills to use in the new setting.
Understanding Grief Support Group
Grief groups bring people together to help heal your grief in a supportive and non-judgmental way. It helps to know you're are not alone in feeling this way. Participation in this group will help you explore your grief to find ...
Hosted by Lisa Robic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, CTTS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Princeton, BC V0X
Grief groups bring people together to help heal your grief in a supportive and non-judgmental way. It helps to know you're are not alone in feeling this way. Participation in this group will help you explore your grief to find ...
Psychedelic Integration Group Therapy Program
The Qi Psychedelic Integration Group Therapy Program, run in partnership with The Flying Sage, blends the transformative power of psychedelic preparation and integration with the empowering impact of a shared group therapy experience. Psychedelic experiences can be some of the ...
The Qi Psychedelic Integration Group Therapy Program, run in partnership with The Flying Sage, blends the transformative power of psychedelic preparation and integration with the empowering impact of a shared group therapy experience. Psychedelic experiences can be some of the ...
Girls Groups
Hosted by Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, DVATI, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
Infertility Grief and Loss - Virtual Support Group
This group is intended to provide support for women who are trying to cope with the overwhelming emotions caused by infertility, pregnancy loss and grief. The intention of this circle of support is to provide a safe space to be ...
This group is intended to provide support for women who are trying to cope with the overwhelming emotions caused by infertility, pregnancy loss and grief. The intention of this circle of support is to provide a safe space to be ...
Parents of Emerging Adults Support Group
Parenting emerging adults today presents the challenge of balancing support and autonomy, as parents strive to guide their children through the complexities of adulthood while respecting their independence, navigating technological influences, and helping them develop resilience in an ever-changing world. ...
Hosted by Heidi Maskell - Lake Country Counselling Services
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Country, BC V4V
Parenting emerging adults today presents the challenge of balancing support and autonomy, as parents strive to guide their children through the complexities of adulthood while respecting their independence, navigating technological influences, and helping them develop resilience in an ever-changing world. ...
DBT Youth Group
Our DBT Youth Group is aimed to support youth between the ages of 12-18. The group runs over 4 60-minute virtual sessions, with each session focused on one of the four pillars of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and ...
Hosted by Apricot Integrated Wellness
Counsellor, B Ed, MA , RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Langley, BC V2Y
Our DBT Youth Group is aimed to support youth between the ages of 12-18. The group runs over 4 60-minute virtual sessions, with each session focused on one of the four pillars of DBT: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and ...
Group Sound Therapy for Burnout & Restoration
Small groups of up to four persons for the purpose of relaxation & restoration of our mind and bodies using sound healing instruments such as the piano, Tibetan bowls, Native American style flute, chimes, and more. This group focuses on ...
Hosted by Chrissandra Unger, Counsellor & Expressive Arts
Counsellor, ALCM, RTC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9S
Small groups of up to four persons for the purpose of relaxation & restoration of our mind and bodies using sound healing instruments such as the piano, Tibetan bowls, Native American style flute, chimes, and more. This group focuses on ...
Wise Heart Connection
A small, safe and confidential group for those who want to break free from the grip of emotional- or binge eating. This group program comes with an online video modules, handouts, cheat sheets and audio material to help you make ...
A small, safe and confidential group for those who want to break free from the grip of emotional- or binge eating. This group program comes with an online video modules, handouts, cheat sheets and audio material to help you make ...
Money Mapping Group
Money Mapping is a deep-dive into the experiences and traumas that inform our relationships with money. Combining group workshops and individual therapy, this 14-week course provides the framework to heal scarcity narratives, redefine your relationship with money and move towards ...
Hosted by Robyn Dickson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
Money Mapping is a deep-dive into the experiences and traumas that inform our relationships with money. Combining group workshops and individual therapy, this 14-week course provides the framework to heal scarcity narratives, redefine your relationship with money and move towards ...
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy Skills Training
DBT skills training is a weekly group, run more like a coaching class, which teaches skills across four main areas of wellbeing: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which ...
Hosted by Paula Bude
Counsellor, MEd, RCC-ACS, CCC, CHyp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Surrey, BC V4A
DBT skills training is a weekly group, run more like a coaching class, which teaches skills across four main areas of wellbeing: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance skills. Clients are required to complete homework assignments in which ...
Online Somatic Relief from Anxiety Course
On-Demand, Lifetime Access! $99 www.resiliencesomatics.ca /courses
TOPICS COVERED: Module 1: Mapping Our Nervous Systems Practice Video: Locus of Control Module 2: Body-Based (Somatic) Tools for Reducing Anxiety Practice Video: Protection Boundary Meditation Module 3: Understanding and Using Breath and ...
On-Demand, Lifetime Access! $99 www.resiliencesomatics.ca /courses
TOPICS COVERED: Module 1: Mapping Our Nervous Systems Practice Video: Locus of Control Module 2: Body-Based (Somatic) Tools for Reducing Anxiety Practice Video: Protection Boundary Meditation Module 3: Understanding and Using Breath and ...
Anxiety Support Group
Do you want to live in a more calm, grounded place? This support group (partnered with Small Pause Coaching) will give you the techniques you need to thrive. At times anxiety can control our lives, and doesn't have to. This ...
Do you want to live in a more calm, grounded place? This support group (partnered with Small Pause Coaching) will give you the techniques you need to thrive. At times anxiety can control our lives, and doesn't have to. This ...
Prenatal Anxiety and Depression
Over a period of four weeks, learn effective tools and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression during your pregnancy. In a supportive environment, gain the skills (and practice them!) in order to feel mentally well and prepared for your ...
Hosted by Heather Doidge-Sidhu
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Over a period of four weeks, learn effective tools and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression during your pregnancy. In a supportive environment, gain the skills (and practice them!) in order to feel mentally well and prepared for your ...
Parenting Training Group
The 6-session Parenting Training Group is designed for Mandarin speaking Chinese parents, who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills, improve parent-child relationship and improve their Emotional Intelligence.
The 6-session Parenting Training Group is designed for Mandarin speaking Chinese parents, who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills, improve parent-child relationship and improve their Emotional Intelligence.
Trauma-Informed DBT Group
A virtual 15 week DBT-informed group for those who have experienced trauma starting September 2024. This group teaches the DBT skills of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation. We incorporate information on trauma responses and added resources and ...
Hosted by Emotion Wise Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
A virtual 15 week DBT-informed group for those who have experienced trauma starting September 2024. This group teaches the DBT skills of Mindfulness, Interpersonal Effectiveness, Distress Tolerance and Emotion Regulation. We incorporate information on trauma responses and added resources and ...
Hilarapy
I am an assistant facilitator with Hilarapy. Hilarapy™ is a ground-breaking type of comedy therapy to help relieve emotional pain and stress, improve confidence and feelings of well-being and joy. Our Courses and Workshops are an invitation into a deeper, ...
Hosted by Ellen Bradley-Cheung Counselling
Counsellor, BA, RTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Rock, BC V4B
I am an assistant facilitator with Hilarapy. Hilarapy™ is a ground-breaking type of comedy therapy to help relieve emotional pain and stress, improve confidence and feelings of well-being and joy. Our Courses and Workshops are an invitation into a deeper, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in British Columbia?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.