Lake Country Arthouse TapIn: Creative Safe Space
TapIn is a drop in art and wellness program for teens 13-17, where participants can access self-awareness through the creative process. Drop in or pre-register at arthouse@lakecountryartga llery.ca. By donation.
Hosted by Amy Van Dongen
Art Therapist, BA, DKATI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lake Country, BC V4V
TapIn is a drop in art and wellness program for teens 13-17, where participants can access self-awareness through the creative process. Drop in or pre-register at arthouse@lakecountryartga llery.ca. By donation.
Find Peace of Mind Weekend workshops at Ravenstone
As we take on the voices of our caregivers from childhood, we become our own harshest critics. This weekend is designed to help us identify and let go of the guilt that weighs us down like an anchor as well ...
As we take on the voices of our caregivers from childhood, we become our own harshest critics. This weekend is designed to help us identify and let go of the guilt that weighs us down like an anchor as well ...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy DBT 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 Johanne Soden
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
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 ...
Relational Practices in Counselling Group Phase 1
We invite students and recent graduates of a Master's of Counselling program to join us in a day of learning about advanced empathy and practicing embodied approaches, such as mediation and experiential focusing. This complimentary group will support your work ...
We invite students and recent graduates of a Master's of Counselling program to join us in a day of learning about advanced empathy and practicing embodied approaches, such as mediation and experiential focusing. This complimentary group will support your work ...
Friendship Small Group sessions
I am offering small group sessions where clients work on friendship skills in a safe, supportive setting. I use games and crafts in order to encourage discussion and engagement between the participants. During these sessions clients will develop their self ...
Hosted by Lisa Horton At Rainbow Of Hope Counselling
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon, BC V1B
I am offering small group sessions where clients work on friendship skills in a safe, supportive setting. I use games and crafts in order to encourage discussion and engagement between the participants. During these sessions clients will develop their self ...
Find your passion.
Do you find yourself saying “It’s too late”, “I’m too old”, “Those days are gone”. Right now, you’re feeling like the next chapter of life holds no passion or purpose. Let’s find your passion and create the life you desire. ...
Hosted by Bettie Lou Tomashewski
Counsellor, Ba, Hsac
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kelowna, BC V1Y
Do you find yourself saying “It’s too late”, “I’m too old”, “Those days are gone”. Right now, you’re feeling like the next chapter of life holds no passion or purpose. Let’s find your passion and create the life you desire. ...
Healing Anger
The Healing Anger Groups for Women are now held online and are 6 weeks long. By the end of the workshop, participants can expect to: 1. Understand the physiology of intense emotions. 2. Get insight on their specific triggers. 3. ...
Hosted by Alejandra Proano
Counsellor, MPsy, MA, MSc, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Vancouver, BC V7J
The Healing Anger Groups for Women are now held online and are 6 weeks long. By the end of the workshop, participants can expect to: 1. Understand the physiology of intense emotions. 2. Get insight on their specific triggers. 3. ...
Navegando Incertezas - saúde mental no recomeço
O grupo terapêutico de 8 semanas é dedicado à abordagem e discussão dos problemas de saúde mental enfrentados pela comunidade brasileira de imigrantes. A adaptação a uma nova cultura pode desencadear transtornos de ansiedade e de humor, agravados por fatores ...
O grupo terapêutico de 8 semanas é dedicado à abordagem e discussão dos problemas de saúde mental enfrentados pela comunidade brasileira de imigrantes. A adaptação a uma nova cultura pode desencadear transtornos de ansiedade e de humor, agravados por fatores ...
Support Group for Care Workers
This is a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive online space for support workers, healthcare providers, and other people in care work. We will focus on community support, learning and sharing different experiences towards collective care, and explore somatic invitations to centre ourselves ...
This is a trauma-informed and anti-oppressive online space for support workers, healthcare providers, and other people in care work. We will focus on community support, learning and sharing different experiences towards collective care, and explore somatic invitations to centre ourselves ...
MetanoiaVictoria.com
I am the director of the Metanoia Victoria Counselling Hub located at MetanoiaVictoria.com. Please review the webpage, and do not hesitate to reach out with any details.
Hosted by Murray S C Anderson
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
I am the director of the Metanoia Victoria Counselling Hub located at MetanoiaVictoria.com. Please review the webpage, and do not hesitate to reach out with any details.
Managing Emotional Triggers- sadness and fear
This group will be offered in the spring if there is interest. The session will be 2 hours in length and will focus on the negative self-talk that tends to interfere with joy, life planning, work, and family. Learning new ...
Hosted by Virginia Ronning Supervisor, Counsellor & Coach
Counsellor, MEd, RCC-ACS, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
This group will be offered in the spring if there is interest. The session will be 2 hours in length and will focus on the negative self-talk that tends to interfere with joy, life planning, work, and family. Learning new ...
RRP Childhood Trauma Recovery Groups
Relationship Recovery Process (RRP) Childhood Trauma Recovery Groups were developed by Amanda Curtin (LISCW) & popularized by Patrick Teahan (LICSW). RRP groups help heal childhood trauma and reclaim intimacy. Grieve the childhood you didn't get, resolve issues from your childhood, ...
Hosted by Suki Athwal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
Relationship Recovery Process (RRP) Childhood Trauma Recovery Groups were developed by Amanda Curtin (LISCW) & popularized by Patrick Teahan (LICSW). RRP groups help heal childhood trauma and reclaim intimacy. Grieve the childhood you didn't get, resolve issues from your childhood, ...
Seahorse Counselling, Courtenay
Hosted by Lianne Labistour
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MA, (Cand)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
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 ...
Healthy Communication for Men
The group will be facilitated in a way that ensures that each participant walks away from each session with a better understanding of what it takes to communicate in a way that is positive and uplifting. Participants will also learn: ...
Hosted by Grant M. Waldman - Healing Works Counselling
Counsellor, PhD, MCP, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon, BC V1T
The group will be facilitated in a way that ensures that each participant walks away from each session with a better understanding of what it takes to communicate in a way that is positive and uplifting. Participants will also learn: ...
Understanding Anxiety & Depression - Parent Group
For parents to go from fearing for their teen’s mental health to helping their teen navigate anxiety and depression without losing connection and trust. If you’ve been experiencing fear, worry, doubt, anger, sadness, guilt and shame about the depression and ...
For parents to go from fearing for their teen’s mental health to helping their teen navigate anxiety and depression without losing connection and trust. If you’ve been experiencing fear, worry, doubt, anger, sadness, guilt and shame about the depression and ...
How to Mentally Prepare for Birth
A 6 Week - 6 Module Group Workshop to empower you with tools & techniques leading up to and for your birthing day. As a mother myself I noticed a need for this type of preparation. I found much focus ...
Hosted by MindFul Space Counselling Loren Thompson
Counsellor, RTC, RPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6H
A 6 Week - 6 Module Group Workshop to empower you with tools & techniques leading up to and for your birthing day. As a mother myself I noticed a need for this type of preparation. I found much focus ...
Community Art Therapy
Join me Online via ZOOM, the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm PST. In a supportive atmosphere explore the creative process in a mindful way that encourages reflection and personal growth. Each month will be a different themed ...
Join me Online via ZOOM, the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm PST. In a supportive atmosphere explore the creative process in a mindful way that encourages reflection and personal growth. Each month will be a different themed ...
How to Reduce Reactivity Workshops.
Weekend and evening groups. Info on the workshop - counselling-vancouver.com /workshops Free video - counselling-vancouver.com /register You will learn: Information on your relationship challenges. To interrupt reactivity. How boundaries and self-esteem interact. To identify strategies we use that create discord ...
Hosted by Turning Point Therapy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
Weekend and evening groups. Info on the workshop - counselling-vancouver.com /workshops Free video - counselling-vancouver.com /register You will learn: Information on your relationship challenges. To interrupt reactivity. How boundaries and self-esteem interact. To identify strategies we use that create discord ...
Women's CBT Depression and Anxiety group
Group is offered every 3 months and the next cycle beings July 2023. Clients will learn how to manage stress and negative thinking, learning new coping skills, and understand the effect of anxiety and depression on our health and lives. ...
Group is offered every 3 months and the next cycle beings July 2023. Clients will learn how to manage stress and negative thinking, learning new coping skills, and understand the effect of anxiety and depression on our health and lives. ...
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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.