Support Groups in Vancouver, BC
Trauma Recovery Skills & Stabilization
A safe and trusting small group setting where the issues & challenges of healing from trauma are addressed. This group is for adult women ages 18+. Each group runs for 8 weeks, 2 hours per week and is facilitated online ...
Hosted by Heather Scott
Counsellor, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5V
A safe and trusting small group setting where the issues & challenges of healing from trauma are addressed. This group is for adult women ages 18+. Each group runs for 8 weeks, 2 hours per week and is facilitated online ...
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 ...
Navigating Grief & Loss
A Six-week virtual counselling group to help clients learn how to navigate grief and loss. The group begins on Monday. February 12, and will run for six week. The fee for the group is pay what you can. Recommend amount ...
Hosted by Emergence Counselling & Wellness Inc.
Counsellor, RCC, CCC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6E
A Six-week virtual counselling group to help clients learn how to navigate grief and loss. The group begins on Monday. February 12, and will run for six week. The fee for the group is pay what you can. Recommend amount ...
Complex Trauma/CPTSD Support Group
A support group for people with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Learn more about what CPTSD is, how it manifests itself, how to heal from it, different healing strategies and to feel supported on your healing journey. Find & ...
Hosted by Turning Tides Counselling & Coaching
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6G
A support group for people with Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Learn more about what CPTSD is, how it manifests itself, how to heal from it, different healing strategies and to feel supported on your healing journey. Find & ...
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.
Hosted by Isabella S P Jiang
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (Online) 2020
June 2-July 21, 2020 - An 8-week course to learn skills to: Prevent relapse due to depression and to manage anxiety; Develop a healthier relationship to our thoughts and emotions; Manage challenging thoughts and emotions; Choose the most skillful response ...
Hosted by Rebecca Rauscher
Counsellor, MEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6H
June 2-July 21, 2020 - An 8-week course to learn skills to: Prevent relapse due to depression and to manage anxiety; Develop a healthier relationship to our thoughts and emotions; Manage challenging thoughts and emotions; Choose the most skillful response ...
A Purposeful Life Men's Group
Group therapy that helps men to live fully and authentically with responsibility. A space of acceptance, belonging, and support. A space for men who are searching for greater meaning and purpose in their life. We support each other in discovering ...
Hosted by Graham Nelson-Zutter
Counsellor, RPC, CT, RTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
Group therapy that helps men to live fully and authentically with responsibility. A space of acceptance, belonging, and support. A space for men who are searching for greater meaning and purpose in their life. We support each other in discovering ...
Online Clinical Supervision/Consultation
Group Supervision/Consultation for 2 – 4 participants: I offer clinical supervision and consultation to individuals and small groups of beginning, intermediate and experienced counselling professionals. My role is to create a supportive safe space, where you feel comfortable to share, ...
Hosted by Sandy Kirkwood
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6Z
Group Supervision/Consultation for 2 – 4 participants: I offer clinical supervision and consultation to individuals and small groups of beginning, intermediate and experienced counselling professionals. My role is to create a supportive safe space, where you feel comfortable to share, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Transformative Group Hypnosis Seminars
Your subconscious mind is a powerful force, shaping 95% of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Every day, you are faced with choices - some are insignificant, while others are potentially life-altering. Limiting beliefs, fears, and unconscious programming dominate most people’s ...
Hosted by Conscious Living Wellness, Dr. Kyla Yaskowich
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6J
Your subconscious mind is a powerful force, shaping 95% of your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Every day, you are faced with choices - some are insignificant, while others are potentially life-altering. Limiting beliefs, fears, and unconscious programming dominate most people’s ...
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Hosted by Sylvana A Yeomans
Counsellor, MA, RPC, MPCC, CCPCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6J
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Resisting Depression
Matty Devenish Therapy is offering a group for those who are interested in understanding and resisting the influence of Depression. Many people have consulted with me about their struggles with Depression. They've shared feeling consumed by: negative, hate-filled thoughts about ...
Hosted by Matty Devenish
Counsellor, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6J
Matty Devenish Therapy is offering a group for those who are interested in understanding and resisting the influence of Depression. Many people have consulted with me about their struggles with Depression. They've shared feeling consumed by: negative, hate-filled thoughts about ...
"Recharge Groups"
For people with intense emotions and overwhelming thoughts. This group is designed to support you build an emotional regulation toolkit. We learn about the function of emotions, talk about how to identify and name emotions How to reduce the intensity ...
Hosted by Regina Banales-Lopez
Counsellor, RTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6K
For people with intense emotions and overwhelming thoughts. This group is designed to support you build an emotional regulation toolkit. We learn about the function of emotions, talk about how to identify and name emotions How to reduce the intensity ...
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 ...
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, ...
Hosted by Sarah Jarvis
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5N
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, ...
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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.