Braveheart: Porn Addiction Support Group
Have you tried to stop using porn? Do you hide your porn use from others? Do you feel controlled by your desire to use porn? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you can benefit from a men's ...
Hosted by Bill Schuilenberg
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC-S, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kelowna, BC V1Y
Have you tried to stop using porn? Do you hide your porn use from others? Do you feel controlled by your desire to use porn? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you can benefit from a men's ...
Men's Sex Addiction Support Group
The Men’s Sexual Addiction Support Group consists of a group of 8-12 clients online. Our meeting is facilitated a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. In this group we help clients who struggle with issues such as infidelity, compulsive sex seeking, pornography ...
Hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Armour
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, PhD, CSAT, ICADC, CPTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8T
The Men’s Sexual Addiction Support Group consists of a group of 8-12 clients online. Our meeting is facilitated a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. In this group we help clients who struggle with issues such as infidelity, compulsive sex seeking, pornography ...
Virtual Recovery
Welcome to Westminster House Virtual Recovery Program. Whether you are new to or familiar with recovery, the next eight weeks will take you through a journey of self-discovery. You will learn the fundamentals of a 12 step program and the ...
Hosted by Westminster House Society for Women
Treatment Centre, CCS-AC
Not Verified Not Verified
Group meets in New Westminster, BC V3M
Welcome to Westminster House Virtual Recovery Program. Whether you are new to or familiar with recovery, the next eight weeks will take you through a journey of self-discovery. You will learn the fundamentals of a 12 step program and the ...
Men Empowering Men
Over 8 weekly sessions, we will be using the medicine wheel as a tool for reviewing and exploring methods that can help bring balance to your life and empower you to become emotionally, mentally, physically & spiritually fit. The group ...
Hosted by Don Moran
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, ICADC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mission, BC V2V
Over 8 weekly sessions, we will be using the medicine wheel as a tool for reviewing and exploring methods that can help bring balance to your life and empower you to become emotionally, mentally, physically & spiritually fit. The group ...
Professional’s Group
For those whose Business or Practice will not allow them to take time out for treatment we offer an individualized program tailored to meet your needs. Weekends, after hours, early mornings we find times that work. In person or virtually ...
Hosted by Burns Clinical Life Options Inc
Treatment Centre, ICADC, CSAT , CCCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
For those whose Business or Practice will not allow them to take time out for treatment we offer an individualized program tailored to meet your needs. Weekends, after hours, early mornings we find times that work. In person or virtually ...
CanAm Interventions 101 Training
CanAm Interventions is an orientation training program that focuses on the principles, philosophies, and basics behind the most popular intervention disciplines utilized today. This training is beneficial to those working in the addiction, mental health, medical, legal and first responder ...
Hosted by Patricia Pike (CEO) Interventions Canada
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, LAADC, ICAADC, ICADC, CIP, NAID
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burnaby, BC V5R
CanAm Interventions is an orientation training program that focuses on the principles, philosophies, and basics behind the most popular intervention disciplines utilized today. This training is beneficial to those working in the addiction, mental health, medical, legal and first responder ...
Recovery Start group
This is a group for men who are wanting to recovery from sex addiction.
Hosted by Paulette Tomasson
Counsellor, RN, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Vancouver, BC V7P
This is a group for men who are wanting to recovery from sex addiction.
Addiction Education Series
This free, ongoing series of educational discussions based on the original material prepared by Mark Haden offers an honest and refreshing understanding of addictions, drugs, recovery and the important role that family and social contexts play. Facilitated through 13 weekly ...
This free, ongoing series of educational discussions based on the original material prepared by Mark Haden offers an honest and refreshing understanding of addictions, drugs, recovery and the important role that family and social contexts play. Facilitated through 13 weekly ...
African Drumming
The power of therapeutic drumming is well established, and is endorsed for its therapeutic benefits by non-musicians like Dr. Gabor Maté. You do not have to know anything about music or drums to take part in the joy of a ...
Hosted by David Geurtsen
Counsellor, BEd, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Chilliwack, BC V2R
The power of therapeutic drumming is well established, and is endorsed for its therapeutic benefits by non-musicians like Dr. Gabor Maté. You do not have to know anything about music or drums to take part in the joy of a ...
Facing The Shadow Men's Group
A group that helps sex addicts move towards change and healthy behaviors. This weekly educational group is for men to navigate the challenges of recovery while following the IITAP Facing the Shadow workbook. Our group is facilitated online and is ...
Hosted by Dr. Jacqueline Armour
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, PhD, CSAT, ICADC, CPTT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8T
A group that helps sex addicts move towards change and healthy behaviors. This weekly educational group is for men to navigate the challenges of recovery while following the IITAP Facing the Shadow workbook. Our group is facilitated online and is ...
Executive IOP
Executive OP: Our 5-weekend program is designed to address the needs of those who may have a problem with substance use but do not require residential treatment. Our program includes individual and group therapy sessions, weekly urine analysis, and conclude ...
Hosted by David A Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MA, ICADC, CCS-AC, CCAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
Executive OP: Our 5-weekend program is designed to address the needs of those who may have a problem with substance use but do not require residential treatment. Our program includes individual and group therapy sessions, weekly urine analysis, and conclude ...
ADHD Mastermind Group Online
- Receive and offer to others support who experience ADHD - Share tips, tricks, and strategies around common executive functioning, emotional, and interpersonal struggles (including time management, emotional self-regulation, organization, relationships, communication, etc) - Connect into a space with others ...
Hosted by John-Michael Parra
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Powell River, BC V8A
- Receive and offer to others support who experience ADHD - Share tips, tricks, and strategies around common executive functioning, emotional, and interpersonal struggles (including time management, emotional self-regulation, organization, relationships, communication, etc) - Connect into a space with others ...
Emotion Focused Family Therapy Caregivers workshop
A based groups focused on equipping caregivers with to support a loved one struggling with mental health challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school refusal, self harm and addictive behaviors.
Hosted by Jane Louise Beaumont
Counsellor, MA, CCC-S, RCC, CCTP-L2
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burnaby, BC V5C
A based groups focused on equipping caregivers with to support a loved one struggling with mental health challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, school refusal, self harm and addictive behaviors.
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 ...
Continuing Care Groups
Continuing Care groups are offered weekly to people who have successfully completed a residential addiction treatment program who are looking to integrate back into independent living.
Continuing Care groups are offered weekly to people who have successfully completed a residential addiction treatment program who are looking to integrate back into independent living.
Soulutions Counselling
Are you curious Are you filled with questions? Do you think you have some great thoughts to help others then ...Join our group!! All and any questions!!!! SIGN UP at soullutionscounselling.co m sign up anonomysly or with your real name. ...
Hosted by Soulutions Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MPCC, RPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in White Rock, BC V4B
Are you curious Are you filled with questions? Do you think you have some great thoughts to help others then ...Join our group!! All and any questions!!!! SIGN UP at soullutionscounselling.co m sign up anonomysly or with your real name. ...
Psychoeducation Group
That's a great initiative to create a supportive and understanding environment for individuals with mental disorders and behavioral problems, as well as their loved ones. Open discussions and sharing experiences can be immensely helpful in finding support and coping strategies. ...
Hosted by Hamid Afshar
Counsellor, RCC, MD, PSM
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Vancouver, BC V7P
That's a great initiative to create a supportive and understanding environment for individuals with mental disorders and behavioral problems, as well as their loved ones. Open discussions and sharing experiences can be immensely helpful in finding support and coping strategies. ...
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Adults
Hosted by Kara Fogwell
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Powell River, BC V8A
6-Month DBT Skills Group (Online)
DBT is an ideal form of therapy for people struggling with intense emotional ups and downs, such as people living with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, depression, and anxiety. This weekly group runs much like a ...
Hosted by Beckham Ronaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , RSW , BAH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
DBT is an ideal form of therapy for people struggling with intense emotional ups and downs, such as people living with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, depression, and anxiety. This weekly group runs much like a ...
8-Week Back to Work in Addiction Recovery Series
Expectations and post-treatment requirements for employment can pose challenges for those in recovery. Individuals returning to work often grapple with their recovery and how to successfully integrate back into their workplace. This group empowers members for a successful transition by ...
Expectations and post-treatment requirements for employment can pose challenges for those in recovery. Individuals returning to work often grapple with their recovery and how to successfully integrate back into their workplace. This group empowers members for a successful transition by ...
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Addiction Support Groups
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.