Support Groups in Vancouver, BC
IBD Mental Health
A series of counselling sessions that help those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease manage the mental health aspects of living with a chronic illness. www.IBDmentalhealth.com
Hosted by Joelle Prevost
Counsellor, BSc, BEd, MCP, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6Z
A series of counselling sessions that help those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease manage the mental health aspects of living with a chronic illness. www.IBDmentalhealth.com
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 ...
Hosted by Ellie Dobreva
Counsellor, RPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
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 ...
Allura Sex Therapy: Reclaiming Desire
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 Erin Davidson, Sex & Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, MA, RCC
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
Practical Psychology Skills for IBD
Practical Psychology Skills for Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hosted by Joshua P Paulton
Counsellor, MC, BA, CHT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
Practical Psychology Skills for Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Guided Meditation Group
Guided meditation offers a range of advantages, including stress reduction, increased mindfulness, and improved mental clarity. As part of our commitment to supporting individuals on their wellness journey, we offer the opportunity to participate in group online guided meditation sessions ...
Hosted by Innerverse Therapy
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6Z
Guided meditation offers a range of advantages, including stress reduction, increased mindfulness, and improved mental clarity. As part of our commitment to supporting individuals on their wellness journey, we offer the opportunity to participate in group online guided meditation sessions ...
Mindfulness Healing in Japanese-Spa Setting
I will offer group mindfulness sessions conducted in a comfortable Japanese spa-like setting with tiles treated with anti-oxidant, nutrient-rich solutions that may help to reduce oxidative stress. Mindfulness can help to decrease severity of psychopathological symptoms as well as improve ...
Hosted by Julie Chang
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5N
I will offer group mindfulness sessions conducted in a comfortable Japanese spa-like setting with tiles treated with anti-oxidant, nutrient-rich solutions that may help to reduce oxidative stress. Mindfulness can help to decrease severity of psychopathological symptoms as well as improve ...
DBT Informed Skills Group (Virtual) APRIL to JUNE
In DBT Skills group, clients learn skills from the four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness, distress tolerance helps clients to cope with crises without acting impulsively or making it worse, emotion regulation ...
Hosted by Samantha Short
Counsellor, MA, MSEd, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6Z
In DBT Skills group, clients learn skills from the four modules: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness cultivates present-moment awareness, distress tolerance helps clients to cope with crises without acting impulsively or making it worse, emotion regulation ...
Reviving the Lost Art of Cherishing March 10/20
Human beings are incredibly and intricately wired for social connection, but the majority of people simply do not receive enough deep, thoughtful, nuanced, tender care. We are aching to be held and received in reverence and presence. Learn how to ...
Hosted by Sara Kammerzell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Sara Kammerzell, M Ed, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
Human beings are incredibly and intricately wired for social connection, but the majority of people simply do not receive enough deep, thoughtful, nuanced, tender care. We are aching to be held and received in reverence and presence. Learn how to ...
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.
Building Connection: You & Your Adolescent
This group is for Chinese immigrant parents to strengthen your parenting skills and a journey of self-discovery. Parenting is influenced by culture and values although in the case of adolescents who have gone through the immigration process, acculturation can have ...
Hosted by Ginny Wong
Counsellor, MC, RCC, BSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6K
This group is for Chinese immigrant parents to strengthen your parenting skills and a journey of self-discovery. Parenting is influenced by culture and values although in the case of adolescents who have gone through the immigration process, acculturation can have ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 & ...
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 ...
DBT Adolescent Group: Tuesday nights (4:30pm-6pm)
The DBT skills group program is a 26 week course that teaches DBT related skills such as managing and coping with overwhelming emotions (emotion regulation), building healthy relationships (interpersonal effectiveness), and tolerating emotional distress without making matters worse (distress tolerance) ...
Hosted by DBT Centre of Vancouver
Treatment Centre, PhD, RPsych, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6Z
The DBT skills group program is a 26 week course that teaches DBT related skills such as managing and coping with overwhelming emotions (emotion regulation), building healthy relationships (interpersonal effectiveness), and tolerating emotional distress without making matters worse (distress tolerance) ...
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 ...
Hosted by Joney Poon
Counsellor, RCC, ACCT, PAP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6J
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 ...
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 ...
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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.