Support Groups in Edmonton, AB
Daughters Daring to Heal (A 6 week online group)
Inspired by the book, “Mother Hunger” by Kelly McDaniel, you will explore what mother hunger is, how these attachment injuries impacted you, and ways to heal from them. By reading the book and through creative and reflective assignments, you will ...
Hosted by Kimberly F Hamilton
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BEd, RPPsych, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5H
Inspired by the book, “Mother Hunger” by Kelly McDaniel, you will explore what mother hunger is, how these attachment injuries impacted you, and ways to heal from them. By reading the book and through creative and reflective assignments, you will ...
Anxiety Group- Coming Soon!
This group will focus on supporting adults (18+) experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
Hosted by Nada Taliani
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5J
This group will focus on supporting adults (18+) experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
Alberta Adolescent DBT Group
DBT is a behavioral approach to treatment that is geared toward individuals dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorders. DBT can help you or your child to effectively find balance, accept change, deal with ...
Hosted by Imane Ait Daoud
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5T
DBT is a behavioral approach to treatment that is geared toward individuals dealing with a variety of issues including trauma, personality disorders, and bipolar disorders. DBT can help you or your child to effectively find balance, accept change, deal with ...
Reclaiming Body Trust Group (April 27/May 4, 2024)
Reclaiming Body Trust Retreat - Explore your body story, embodiment and the foundations of Body Trust. April 27th, 2024 10-5pm & May 4th, 2024 10-5pm in a West Edmonton location TBD. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Sliding scale rate ...
Hosted by Ignite Counselling & Wellness Services
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5R
Reclaiming Body Trust Retreat - Explore your body story, embodiment and the foundations of Body Trust. April 27th, 2024 10-5pm & May 4th, 2024 10-5pm in a West Edmonton location TBD. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Sliding scale rate ...
Emotion Regulation Skills Group for Adults
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Hosted by Ryan Busko
Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Emotion Regulation Skills Group for Adults
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Hosted by Emily Anderson
Psychologist, BA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
DBT Skills
Hosted by Michele Angeline Theoret
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6X
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Learn mindfulness with the established and respected MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) 8-Week program. Mondays 22 April - 10 June 2024. Time: 5.30- 8pm. Total price for 8 week course with one day follow up 1-2 months later = 1100 ...
Hosted by Anna Adhemar
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6C
Learn mindfulness with the established and respected MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) 8-Week program. Mondays 22 April - 10 June 2024. Time: 5.30- 8pm. Total price for 8 week course with one day follow up 1-2 months later = 1100 ...
Women's Healthy Boundaries and Relationships
*Note: Due to Covid this group is suspended with no new dates at present. Healthy boundaries are critical to our personal sense of self. They impact our ability to feel respected and cared for in any relationship and help to ...
Hosted by Kirsten Kachuk
Psychologist, MSc, MFT, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6C
*Note: Due to Covid this group is suspended with no new dates at present. Healthy boundaries are critical to our personal sense of self. They impact our ability to feel respected and cared for in any relationship and help to ...
Rise Above Gathering–Grief Support Group
There are many moments of joy in our lives, but there are also moments of sorrow. You may anticipate the passing of loved ones due to chronic illness, but sometimes it comes unexpectedly. Perhaps, the relationship you had with the ...
Hosted by Dora Lee
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5M
There are many moments of joy in our lives, but there are also moments of sorrow. You may anticipate the passing of loved ones due to chronic illness, but sometimes it comes unexpectedly. Perhaps, the relationship you had with the ...
Emotion Regulation Skills Group
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Hosted by Ashley Hertner
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work
Improve your relationship in 2 days! This couples workshop is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Couples will learn to develop ...
Hosted by Krista Yaskiw - Couples Coach
Counsellor, Coach, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6H
Improve your relationship in 2 days! This couples workshop is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Couples will learn to develop ...
Finding my life purpose
Feeling like a square peg in a round hole...finding ways to create a better life...
Hosted by Dr. Mertella J Montague
Counsellor, MscD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5J
Feeling like a square peg in a round hole...finding ways to create a better life...
Parenting Psycho-Ed
These Psycho-educational workshops are a way to empower parents using scientific knowledge conveyed in an understandable manner. These types of workshops are brief, easy, and great opportunities to learn about a topic related to mental health, parenting styles, emotions, or ...
Hosted by Kartik Kaushik
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
These Psycho-educational workshops are a way to empower parents using scientific knowledge conveyed in an understandable manner. These types of workshops are brief, easy, and great opportunities to learn about a topic related to mental health, parenting styles, emotions, or ...
10-Week Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy Group
Our 10-week Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Group combines medically supervised ketamine dosing with an integrated group psychotherapy program and community-based care. Group KAP sessions can address individual treatment-related goals and personal challenges while also building community through shared experiences, vicarious learning, ...
Hosted by Dr. Kevin O. St. Arnaud
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
Our 10-week Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Group combines medically supervised ketamine dosing with an integrated group psychotherapy program and community-based care. Group KAP sessions can address individual treatment-related goals and personal challenges while also building community through shared experiences, vicarious learning, ...
Adjusting to Motherhood
A safe supportive group for new mothers possibly struggling with postpartum depression and and postpartum anxiety. This group is run by Jody Cook, MSW, a therapist with 20+ years experience working with new moms.
Hosted by Summit Counselling Services
Psychologist, BA, MC, CAATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
A safe supportive group for new mothers possibly struggling with postpartum depression and and postpartum anxiety. This group is run by Jody Cook, MSW, a therapist with 20+ years experience working with new moms.
Emotion Regulation Skills Group for PTSD
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Hosted by Rosa Gregory
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Emotion Regulation Skills Group for Teens
The Emotion Regulation Skills Group is an in person, closed group consisting of 8 participants who are 13-17 years of age. It runs for 9 weeks, each session 2 hours in length, and is co-facilitated by two psychologists from our ...
Hosted by Matthew Moir
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
The Emotion Regulation Skills Group is an in person, closed group consisting of 8 participants who are 13-17 years of age. It runs for 9 weeks, each session 2 hours in length, and is co-facilitated by two psychologists from our ...
Creating Healthy Boundaries for Women: TBA
ONLINE & IN PERSON GROUPS: Accepting registrants across Alberta. Another enriching 10 week process-experiential group exploring personal boundaries for adult women (18+ years). This is a closed group with limited participants to ensure safety and depth of personal process. TO ...
Hosted by Aspirations Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
ONLINE & IN PERSON GROUPS: Accepting registrants across Alberta. Another enriching 10 week process-experiential group exploring personal boundaries for adult women (18+ years). This is a closed group with limited participants to ensure safety and depth of personal process. TO ...
DBT Informed Skills Group
DBT is an effective therapy for people struggling with their emotions, distress and relationships. I offer DBT Informed Skills Groups that are formatted into Modules that are 4, 6 and 8 weeks in length. The 1st Module focuses on skills ...
Hosted by Darlynne Hildebrandt
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW , RCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5M
DBT is an effective therapy for people struggling with their emotions, distress and relationships. I offer DBT Informed Skills Groups that are formatted into Modules that are 4, 6 and 8 weeks in length. The 1st Module focuses on skills ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Edmonton?
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.