Support Groups in Vancouver, BC
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 ...
Hosted by Maïté Ledig
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5T
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 ...
The Art of Repair
Taking the shame out of conflict. What it means to repair, how it works and how to be successful at it. This will be a sharing and listening workshop, with class participation in a non judgmental space. This 2 hour ...
Hosted by Sensual Soul Wellness
RTCc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
Taking the shame out of conflict. What it means to repair, how it works and how to be successful at it. This will be a sharing and listening workshop, with class participation in a non judgmental space. This 2 hour ...
Webinars/Seminars/Keynotes & Group Treatment
Note: Offering online customized workplace webinars/keynotes on various mental health wellness topics for small to large groups. Small group treatment program (4-weeks) available for organizations wishing to provide anxiety management for employees. In-person upon request.
Hosted by Rita Schnarr I Schnarr Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, CCC, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6E
Note: Offering online customized workplace webinars/keynotes on various mental health wellness topics for small to large groups. Small group treatment program (4-weeks) available for organizations wishing to provide anxiety management for employees. In-person upon request.
First Aid for Anxiety
In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of what anxiety is as well as have an opportunity to practice some coping strategies to help manage it.
Hosted by Rebekkah Stainton
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6K
In this 2 hour workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of what anxiety is as well as have an opportunity to practice some coping strategies to help manage it.
Making Sense of Trauma
Hosted by Antonio Guzman
Counsellor, MACP, RCC, EMDR-CT, CAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5L
LS Counselling Fertility Support Group
Virtual support group runs monthly for women struggling to conceive, experiencing pregnancy loss, or undergoing fertility treatment.
Hosted by Leeya Schachter
Counsellor, MC, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
Virtual support group runs monthly for women struggling to conceive, experiencing pregnancy loss, or undergoing fertility treatment.
Mindful Interpersonal Group Therapy - Online
Developing the Psychological Wisdom of Our Lives: This is an 8 week online psychotherapy group for individuals interested in evolving a deeper, more meaningful experience of both themselves and their relationships. The group is for people who want to examine ...
Hosted by Dr. Jeannine Davies Wellness Services
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6K
Developing the Psychological Wisdom of Our Lives: This is an 8 week online psychotherapy group for individuals interested in evolving a deeper, more meaningful experience of both themselves and their relationships. The group is for people who want to examine ...
Social Skills Group
The primary purpose of group therapy in Vancouver, CA is providing guidance, support, and a new context to help unlock one’s social potential by safely and comfortably exposing oneself to social situations that might otherwise prove to be overwhelming.
Hosted by MyPsychology BC
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
The primary purpose of group therapy in Vancouver, CA is providing guidance, support, and a new context to help unlock one’s social potential by safely and comfortably exposing oneself to social situations that might otherwise prove to be overwhelming.
Reclaiming Desire: Low Desire Mindfulness Group
Do you struggle with low sexual desire? You may be feeling like there’s something wrong with you - maybe you once loved sex and wanted it, and now feel nervous, uneasy, or even panicked at the thought of sex. It ...
Hosted by Allura Sex Therapy Centre
Counsellor, MCP, RCC, CST
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
Do you struggle with low sexual desire? You may be feeling like there’s something wrong with you - maybe you once loved sex and wanted it, and now feel nervous, uneasy, or even panicked at the thought of sex. It ...
Woman's Betrayal Trauma Treatment Group
This group supports individuals to heal from issues as a result of betrayal trauma which include self-esteem, body image, trust and connection to your higher power. It is a judgment and shame free space whether you stay in your relationship ...
Hosted by Soraya Mortimer
Counsellor, MA, MFT, RCC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6Z
This group supports individuals to heal from issues as a result of betrayal trauma which include self-esteem, body image, trust and connection to your higher power. It is a judgment and shame free space whether you stay in your relationship ...
Seeking Safety
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused counseling model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or substance abuse. It can be conducted in group (any size) and/or individual modality. It is an extremely safe model as it directly addresses both ...
Hosted by Rick Johal
MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6H
Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused counseling model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or substance abuse. It can be conducted in group (any size) and/or individual modality. It is an extremely safe model as it directly addresses both ...
Navigating Grief & Loss
A six week virtual counselling group focused on learning how to navigate grief and loss. The group begins on Wednesday, May 15 and will run for 6 weeks. The group is facilitated by our intern counsellors Olivia Armstrong and Cheyenne ...
Hosted by Emergence Counselling & Wellness Inc
Pre-Licensed Professional
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6E
A six week virtual counselling group focused on learning how to navigate grief and loss. The group begins on Wednesday, May 15 and will run for 6 weeks. The group is facilitated by our intern counsellors Olivia Armstrong and Cheyenne ...
Thursday DBT Skills Groups 4:30 - 6:30pm
A 26-week standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group that covers four modules - mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for the treatment of chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed ...
Hosted by Wise Mind Centre
Psychologist, PhD, R, Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5Z
A 26-week standard Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills group that covers four modules - mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is a cognitive behavioral treatment developed by Dr. Marsha Linehan for the treatment of chronically suicidal individuals diagnosed ...
Resilient Minds...Kids Anxiety Groups
VPC is pleased to offer an evidence-based, fun group experience to help ease anxiety in kids. In a friendly environment, this will help members to 'get' what anxiety is all about + will teach skills to overcome anxiety. Educating kids ...
Hosted by Vancouver Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PsyDs, PhDs, RCCs, BCATR, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5Y
VPC is pleased to offer an evidence-based, fun group experience to help ease anxiety in kids. In a friendly environment, this will help members to 'get' what anxiety is all about + will teach skills to overcome anxiety. Educating kids ...
Self-Compassion
In this group we work on unraveling our 'inner critic'. Working towards self-compassion, rather than self criticism is beneficial as it helps us resist shame and self blame. I use the works of Kristen Neff, Pema Chodron and Tara Brach ...
Hosted by Jenny Lynn Simpson
Counsellor, MA , RCC, BEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5L
In this group we work on unraveling our 'inner critic'. Working towards self-compassion, rather than self criticism is beneficial as it helps us resist shame and self blame. I use the works of Kristen Neff, Pema Chodron and Tara Brach ...
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 ...
Collateral Beauty: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
This group is designed for parents who have experienced/are experiencing a pregnancy (18 weeks and beyond) and/or infant loss. The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents experiencing grief, to teach them how to cope on a ...
Hosted by Natasha Virani
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5Z
This group is designed for parents who have experienced/are experiencing a pregnancy (18 weeks and beyond) and/or infant loss. The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents experiencing grief, to teach them how to cope on a ...
Changing Direction - Women's Group
Do you feel alone? Lost? Out of control? As though it's all just too much? You are not alone. Join this 5 week virtual therapeutic group to learn practical coping skills, heal, grow, and discover the change in your direction. ...
Hosted by Brinita Dutt
Counsellor, CCC, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
Do you feel alone? Lost? Out of control? As though it's all just too much? You are not alone. Join this 5 week virtual therapeutic group to learn practical coping skills, heal, grow, and discover the change in your direction. ...
Closed childhood trauma group
Are you a survivor of Childhood Trauma? Do you want to have healthy relationships? Be a better parent, partner or friend? This closed group is designed for survivors of childhood trauma. We will explore the family of origin dynamics as ...
Hosted by Trauma Transformed Emdr Ptsd Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCC, RSW, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
Are you a survivor of Childhood Trauma? Do you want to have healthy relationships? Be a better parent, partner or friend? This closed group is designed for survivors of childhood trauma. We will explore the family of origin dynamics as ...
Paper Collage Making Circle for Women
It is an online 6-session art therapy group focusing on the use of paper collages to express, explore, and connect as the power of creativity and making is trusted and valued to generate healing and growth. This space is created ...
Hosted by Xia Wu
Counsellor, MA, RCC, AT-P, DKATI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6T
It is an online 6-session art therapy group focusing on the use of paper collages to express, explore, and connect as the power of creativity and making is trusted and valued to generate healing and growth. This space is created ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Vancouver?
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.