Level One Narcissist Recovery Group
This is a 6 week online group for anyone aged 18 and over who is currently or was in the past, in a relationship with a narcissist. In our 6 weeks together, we will talk about what NDP is and ...
This is a 6 week online group for anyone aged 18 and over who is currently or was in the past, in a relationship with a narcissist. In our 6 weeks together, we will talk about what NDP is and ...
Teen Anxiety Group
Anxiety is a real challenge many teens experience. This is a skills based group for youth (13-17) to learn new ways to cope with, and challenge anxiety to become more confident to handle life's challenges! It is a structured, 8 ...
Hosted by Austin Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Airdrie, AB T4B
Anxiety is a real challenge many teens experience. This is a skills based group for youth (13-17) to learn new ways to cope with, and challenge anxiety to become more confident to handle life's challenges! It is a structured, 8 ...
Managing your Mood Group (Adult) - Virtual
We are now recruiting for a Winter (January) 2024 Managing your Mood group for adults. This 8-week process group will provide an opportunity for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and/or life dissatisfaction to process and makes sense of ...
Hosted by Kristy Johnson
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6H
We are now recruiting for a Winter (January) 2024 Managing your Mood group for adults. This 8-week process group will provide an opportunity for adults struggling with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, and/or life dissatisfaction to process and makes sense of ...
Upcoming group: Escape from Codependency
Key topics that will be covered in this group: issue of codependency, self-esteem, attachment styles and effective communication. Contact me directly at arian@newvistapsychology. com to register for October 2020
Key topics that will be covered in this group: issue of codependency, self-esteem, attachment styles and effective communication. Contact me directly at arian@newvistapsychology. com to register for October 2020
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 ...
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 ...
Staying connected: Couples with young children
Having small children can be challenging. Many changes occur that can affect your marriage or partnership. This workshop focuses on helping couples reconnect or remain connected to each other as parents and intimate partners. This workshop will provide strategies on ...
Having small children can be challenging. Many changes occur that can affect your marriage or partnership. This workshop focuses on helping couples reconnect or remain connected to each other as parents and intimate partners. This workshop will provide strategies on ...
Loved Ones of People with Eating Disorders
This group is open to anyone who is a Parent or Loved One of a Person with an Eating Disorder. These groups are professionally-facilitate d by people with extensive backgrounds in eating disorders.
Hosted by Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5J
This group is open to anyone who is a Parent or Loved One of a Person with an Eating Disorder. These groups are professionally-facilitate d by people with extensive backgrounds in eating disorders.
Equine Assisted Counselling Appointments
Individual, Couples, Group or Corporate Equine Assisted Counselling or Equine Assisted Learning appointments available.Please visit www.countrycounselling.co m and click on Services for more information!
Hosted by Erinn Bailey-Sawatzky
Counsellor, PsyD(c), MA, RCC, RTC, RCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Camrose, AB T4V
Individual, Couples, Group or Corporate Equine Assisted Counselling or Equine Assisted Learning appointments available.Please visit www.countrycounselling.co m and click on Services for more information!
Creating Clarity Counselling & Consulting
At Creating Clarity Counselling & Consulting we exist to help men and women overcome the mental and emotional anguish that keeps them from living their best life. We are highly trained to help you with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma ...
Hosted by Lynn Viehweger
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MACS, MAC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3H
At Creating Clarity Counselling & Consulting we exist to help men and women overcome the mental and emotional anguish that keeps them from living their best life. We are highly trained to help you with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma ...
Conversations with Psychologists
Weekly Free Online Q&A Sessions. Join us via Zoom each week to ask questions, share topics of interest, listen to others questions, and learn about psychology from two local psychologists. Register in advance for this meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/ uJQpfuuvrTsu75Xoe2PQj8dQx ...
Hosted by Larissa K Predy
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5K
Weekly Free Online Q&A Sessions. Join us via Zoom each week to ask questions, share topics of interest, listen to others questions, and learn about psychology from two local psychologists. Register in advance for this meeting: https:// us02web.zoom.us/ meeting/register/ uJQpfuuvrTsu75Xoe2PQj8dQx ...
Motivational group
The purpose of this group is to provide my clients with a supportive and empowering environment to work towards achieving their personal and professional goals. The group brings together individuals with similar aspirations and challenges. Through the use of humanistic ...
Hosted by Humanistic Neuro-Counseling
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Deer, AB T4R
The purpose of this group is to provide my clients with a supportive and empowering environment to work towards achieving their personal and professional goals. The group brings together individuals with similar aspirations and challenges. Through the use of humanistic ...
Grief Recovery Method
The Grief Recovery Method is an Evidence based 8 week Grief processing program that takes sequential actions which help us say goodbye to pain, unfinished business, and process unmet hopes dreams and expectations. A handbook, reflection questions and small and ...
The Grief Recovery Method is an Evidence based 8 week Grief processing program that takes sequential actions which help us say goodbye to pain, unfinished business, and process unmet hopes dreams and expectations. A handbook, reflection questions and small and ...
ADHD Accountability
This online drop-in group meets on Monday and Friday mornings. On Monday, we discuss the coming week's goals and strategies; on Friday, we discuss how the week went. Lack of motivation loves company! We all get it.
This online drop-in group meets on Monday and Friday mornings. On Monday, we discuss the coming week's goals and strategies; on Friday, we discuss how the week went. Lack of motivation loves company! We all get it.
Anxious Teens
In a small group setting, we discuss anxiety and strategies to cope with it. We work together as a group to help one another. If you are interested in joining my group please send me an email or call.
In a small group setting, we discuss anxiety and strategies to cope with it. We work together as a group to help one another. If you are interested in joining my group please send me an email or call.
Communication and relationships skills for Autism
We all need to feel connected like we belong., whether we are neurotypical or on the spectrum. RICHES is a drop-in online counselling group that is designed to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop and enhance those crucial social ...
We all need to feel connected like we belong., whether we are neurotypical or on the spectrum. RICHES is a drop-in online counselling group that is designed to help adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder develop and enhance those crucial social ...
Men's Workshop (The Forge)
This is a workshop for men to find solutions to the barriers and challenges of navigating today's modern world. You will learn to manage anger/anxiety, tackle relationship problems, and develop more purpose/motivation in your life. You will understand that you ...
Hosted by Chris Lefebvre
Psychologist, BSc, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
This is a workshop for men to find solutions to the barriers and challenges of navigating today's modern world. You will learn to manage anger/anxiety, tackle relationship problems, and develop more purpose/motivation in your life. You will understand that you ...
DBT-informed Skillful Living Series
There are 3 modules in this series, with intakes in January, May, and September. *** (1) DISTRESS TOLERANCE: Learn to ride the wave of overwhelming emotions without making things worse, accept painful/unwanted realities, and reduce suffering (even when you can't ...
There are 3 modules in this series, with intakes in January, May, and September. *** (1) DISTRESS TOLERANCE: Learn to ride the wave of overwhelming emotions without making things worse, accept painful/unwanted realities, and reduce suffering (even when you can't ...
Healing in Life and Loss: Reconcile Grief & Trauma
(6:30PM-9:00PM) WESTVIEW BUSINESS CENTRE 104C, 4315-55 AVENUE RED DEER, AB. T4N 4N7 Facilitator: Patricia Popoff, Registered Social Worker, Masters in Grief Counselling, Clinical Traumatologist, Mental Health Professional Presents: Experiential Therapy/Support 6 Week Group Maximum 9 People • Reduce Triggers, Stress ...
Hosted by Patricia Popoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MS, TITC-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Red Deer, AB T4N
(6:30PM-9:00PM) WESTVIEW BUSINESS CENTRE 104C, 4315-55 AVENUE RED DEER, AB. T4N 4N7 Facilitator: Patricia Popoff, Registered Social Worker, Masters in Grief Counselling, Clinical Traumatologist, Mental Health Professional Presents: Experiential Therapy/Support 6 Week Group Maximum 9 People • Reduce Triggers, Stress ...
Spouses of Pornography & Sexual Addicts
Are you the spouse of someone who struggles with pornography or sexual addiction? Do you experience grief and loss because of the addiction? Do you feel alone and would like to be in a safe environment with others who understand? ...
Are you the spouse of someone who struggles with pornography or sexual addiction? Do you experience grief and loss because of the addiction? Do you feel alone and would like to be in a safe environment with others who understand? ...
"Saath" Panjabi women and men social group
This group appropriates the need for culturally sensitive mental health support to Panjabi women and men in and around Edmonton. This group aims to raise awareness of addiction, domestic violence, parenting, self-care, navigating different roles in personal and professional lives, ...
Hosted by Mann Kaur Bajwa
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BScN, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
This group appropriates the need for culturally sensitive mental health support to Panjabi women and men in and around Edmonton. This group aims to raise awareness of addiction, domestic violence, parenting, self-care, navigating different roles in personal and professional lives, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alberta?
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.