Women's Embodied Integration Group
Monthly Integration Group held on Wednesday closest to the new moon. Nanaimo. A co-collaborated safe space to process experiences of non-ordinary states of consciousness - Experiential embodiment practices including but not limited to breath, mindfulness, visualization, intuitive movement, play, sounding, ...
Hosted by Brittany Sirtonski
Registered Psychotherapist, BAHons, MACP, ExA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9T
Monthly Integration Group held on Wednesday closest to the new moon. Nanaimo. A co-collaborated safe space to process experiences of non-ordinary states of consciousness - Experiential embodiment practices including but not limited to breath, mindfulness, visualization, intuitive movement, play, sounding, ...
Anxiety and Depression
Hosted by Tomas Jurcik
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych, OPQ
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Moody, BC V3H
Surviving Narcissistic Abuse
Subject to minimum 3 people attendance. This is a support group for client’s who have experienced narcissistic abuse or other means of psychological abuse. The aim of the group will to be provide support through shared experiences while building skills ...
Subject to minimum 3 people attendance. This is a support group for client’s who have experienced narcissistic abuse or other means of psychological abuse. The aim of the group will to be provide support through shared experiences while building skills ...
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 ...
Access Bars
Facilitating groups of people to learn a stress management technique called Access Bars, from Gary Douglas' Access Consciousness
Hosted by Ezreena's Therapeutic Counselling
Counsellor, MTC, TIR, BARS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kelowna, BC V1Y
Facilitating groups of people to learn a stress management technique called Access Bars, from Gary Douglas' Access Consciousness
women living with prostate cancer survivors
This is for women that have a spouse that has under gone prostate cancer treatment. Often women are forgotten when cancer treatment effects their life greatly. This is an opportunity for women to share ideas, pain, wins and losses. a ...
This is for women that have a spouse that has under gone prostate cancer treatment. Often women are forgotten when cancer treatment effects their life greatly. This is an opportunity for women to share ideas, pain, wins and losses. a ...
Parenting 2.0
Two experienced child therapists have come together to offer a six session, non-judgemental parenting group full of information and experiences that will help you understand the neuroscience of your child’s behaviour (and misbehaviour!) and emotions, as well as how to ...
Hosted by Megan Jane Umphress
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kamloops, BC V2C
Two experienced child therapists have come together to offer a six session, non-judgemental parenting group full of information and experiences that will help you understand the neuroscience of your child’s behaviour (and misbehaviour!) and emotions, as well as how to ...
Mindfulness for Health and Wellness
Mindfulness is about learning how to pay attention in the present moment. This 8 week course will teach the skills of meditation, yoga and attitudes to help us learn how to be more fully present in our lives. No longer ...
Hosted by Leslie Ann Haynes-Hodgins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Campbell River, BC V9W
Mindfulness is about learning how to pay attention in the present moment. This 8 week course will teach the skills of meditation, yoga and attitudes to help us learn how to be more fully present in our lives. No longer ...
Men's Mastermind Group
For men who want to make changes in their life, have better relationships, step more into their vision speak their truth step into their empowerment. The Men's Mastermind circles provide a platform for people to explore their hidden capacities, then ...
For men who want to make changes in their life, have better relationships, step more into their vision speak their truth step into their empowerment. The Men's Mastermind circles provide a platform for people to explore their hidden capacities, then ...
Men's Health Groups
A digital group for men to get together and talk about the challenges they are facing.
A digital group for men to get together and talk about the challenges they are facing.
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 ...
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 ...
Group Sound Therapy for Burnout & Restoration
Small groups of up to four persons for the purpose of relaxation & restoration of our mind and bodies using sound healing instruments such as the piano, Tibetan bowls, Native American style flute, chimes, and more. This group focuses on ...
Hosted by Chrissandra Unger, Counsellor & Expressive Arts
Counsellor, ALCM, RTC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9S
Small groups of up to four persons for the purpose of relaxation & restoration of our mind and bodies using sound healing instruments such as the piano, Tibetan bowls, Native American style flute, chimes, and more. This group focuses on ...
Mindful Exploration for Youth
Mindfulness based therapy group for teens. Runs for 4-weeks and includes home practice. The group support teens in exploring different mindfulness practices and how it might be useful for them. Youth will explore 4 different kinds of mindfulness and how ...
Hosted by Kara Fogwell
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Powell River, BC V8A
Mindfulness based therapy group for teens. Runs for 4-weeks and includes home practice. The group support teens in exploring different mindfulness practices and how it might be useful for them. Youth will explore 4 different kinds of mindfulness and how ...
Men in Change, Kelowna
Men in Change is a process group for men who are interested in learning how to manage emotions and unhealthy conflict. Themes include: Unfairness, Boundary Work, Respectful Communication, Family Conflict, Solution-focused Work, Managing Anger, Emotional Intelligence, Shame and Resiliency and ...
Hosted by Angela Kazmierczak Talk Less Therapy
Counsellor, RCC, SEP, CCC, MSMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kelowna, BC V1Y
Men in Change is a process group for men who are interested in learning how to manage emotions and unhealthy conflict. Themes include: Unfairness, Boundary Work, Respectful Communication, Family Conflict, Solution-focused Work, Managing Anger, Emotional Intelligence, Shame and Resiliency and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Soul 2 Spirit Bear Program
Evolve from the every day scripted counsellors.. reach for your next level in life. 16 weeks to impactful fulfilling changes. Online and in person
Hosted by Melanie T Lansall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, BSW, C Hyp
Verified Verified
Group meets in Prince George, BC V2L
Evolve from the every day scripted counsellors.. reach for your next level in life. 16 weeks to impactful fulfilling changes. Online and in person
Bi-Weekly women's group that focuses on your goals
Join a small group of women who are focusing on their goals. Learn to remove blocks to success and develop the skills needed to overcome and move forward, whether in relationships, your own business, interpersonal influence, and your own self ...
Hosted by Janyse Hrynkow MA CCC & Associates (Ahha)
Marriage & Family Therapist, ECE, BA, PSYC, MA, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Langley, BC V2Y
Join a small group of women who are focusing on their goals. Learn to remove blocks to success and develop the skills needed to overcome and move forward, whether in relationships, your own business, interpersonal influence, and your own self ...
Heartwood Family Wellness
Heartwood's mission is to provide effective, confidential, empathy-focused counselling to the community we love.
Heartwood's mission is to provide effective, confidential, empathy-focused counselling to the community we love.
8 week Intro to DBT
8 Week Introduction to DBT This is an introductory DBT skills training program offered both on-line and in person. In these 8 weeks we are able to provide an overview of the core DBT skills related to mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, ...
Hosted by Rebecca Wood
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
8 Week Introduction to DBT This is an introductory DBT skills training program offered both on-line and in person. In these 8 weeks we are able to provide an overview of the core DBT skills related to mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in British Columbia?
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.