Space for Me: A Therapeutic Group for Moms
Put yourself first in 2021, mamas! Join this group on Google Meet starting January 5th on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-9:00pm for 6 weeks. In this group, we will decide together on collective topics of interest that may include (but not be ...
Hosted by Lindsay Ruddick
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3N
Put yourself first in 2021, mamas! Join this group on Google Meet starting January 5th on Tuesdays from 7:30pm-9:00pm for 6 weeks. In this group, we will decide together on collective topics of interest that may include (but not be ...
Bereavement Support
Fall 2021 Bereavement Support Series: Six Tuesdays, September 28-November 2; 7-9 pm. For those who have lost a loved one through death. Group number is limited to 8 participants. A flat fee of 120. per person covers the entire six-week ...
Hosted by Linda Churchill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, RMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3L
Fall 2021 Bereavement Support Series: Six Tuesdays, September 28-November 2; 7-9 pm. For those who have lost a loved one through death. Group number is limited to 8 participants. A flat fee of 120. per person covers the entire six-week ...
PrairieSol Mayan Riviera/Cancun Wellness Retreat
PrairieSol Wellness Retreat will be hosting their next retreat March 22- 29, 2020 in the Mayan Riviera/Cancun Mexico. Join therapists Eugenia Lehmann and Barbara Balshaw-Dow for 8 Days 7 nights in a large luxury private home located in a secure ...
Hosted by Eugenia Lehmann Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R2G
PrairieSol Wellness Retreat will be hosting their next retreat March 22- 29, 2020 in the Mayan Riviera/Cancun Mexico. Join therapists Eugenia Lehmann and Barbara Balshaw-Dow for 8 Days 7 nights in a large luxury private home located in a secure ...
Bluebeard: Tracking the Saboteur
Hosted by Kristy Taylor Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MEd, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3T
Social and Emotional Adolescent therapy group
High school Social-Emotional Classes Our high-schoolers are given the tools to navigate adolescence with effective communication skills, coping and tolerance, decision-making skills and additional social-emotional tools that help them make good choices, avoid pitfalls, such as peer pressure, substance abuse, ...
Hosted by Positive Kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, PsyD(c, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3L
High school Social-Emotional Classes Our high-schoolers are given the tools to navigate adolescence with effective communication skills, coping and tolerance, decision-making skills and additional social-emotional tools that help them make good choices, avoid pitfalls, such as peer pressure, substance abuse, ...
CIrcle of Security Parenting
Parenting is the most important job a parent will ever have. It will likely also be the most challenging job that a parent will ever have, yet there is no formal training for the position of Parent. The Circle of ...
Hosted by Jasmin Finch
Marriage & Family Therapist, BSc, MMFT, RMFT, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3N
Parenting is the most important job a parent will ever have. It will likely also be the most challenging job that a parent will ever have, yet there is no formal training for the position of Parent. The Circle of ...
Video Support Group
An affordable and effective alternative to one-on-one sessions. All appointments via secure, medical grade, easy to use internet platform compliant with Canadian privacy regulations. The groups are for people to connect and support each other, under professional guidance, during this ...
An affordable and effective alternative to one-on-one sessions. All appointments via secure, medical grade, easy to use internet platform compliant with Canadian privacy regulations. The groups are for people to connect and support each other, under professional guidance, during this ...
Anger Management
The group consists of 8 sessions in total. Using a well crafted curriculum, group explores different topics such as communication, boundaries, stress management, among others.
Hosted by Amani Routes Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW , BSW , RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brandon, MB R7A
The group consists of 8 sessions in total. Using a well crafted curriculum, group explores different topics such as communication, boundaries, stress management, among others.
Anger Management Group
"Do you feel a deep and enduring sense of injustice, rage, and lost inner peace?" The anger management group will provide group support, anger coping skills, healthy anger expression, positive emotion skills, prevention of domestic abuse, personal empowerment, and relationship ...
Hosted by Proactive Rehabilitation And Therapy
Occupational Therapist, MOT, BA(PSY), BS(NUT), OTREG, (MB)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3L
"Do you feel a deep and enduring sense of injustice, rage, and lost inner peace?" The anger management group will provide group support, anger coping skills, healthy anger expression, positive emotion skills, prevention of domestic abuse, personal empowerment, and relationship ...
Writing Circle for Healing
Writing has been proven to be a highly effective healing modality. Meeting in a safe and secure online space, we will gather as a collective, meditate, write and share our writing.
Hosted by Nan Campbell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MMFT, BEd, BAhons
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lorette, MB R0A
Writing has been proven to be a highly effective healing modality. Meeting in a safe and secure online space, we will gather as a collective, meditate, write and share our writing.
Mindful Me
This group uses mindfulness and dbt to teach skills for identifying and appropriately expressing emotions.
Hosted by Karyn M Walters
Counsellor, MMFT, PT, CCC, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3C
This group uses mindfulness and dbt to teach skills for identifying and appropriately expressing emotions.
Growing Into You - Women's Growth Therapy Group
When you learn how to connect with others, you actually amplify your healing progress because you get to practice what you learn in vivo with other women. How amazing is that!? Our women's growth therapy group allows you to benefit ...
Hosted by Kelly Sommerfield
Counsellor, RPC-C, CCPCPR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3B
When you learn how to connect with others, you actually amplify your healing progress because you get to practice what you learn in vivo with other women. How amazing is that!? Our women's growth therapy group allows you to benefit ...
EMDR preparation with expressive arts
We heal in community, not isolation. Online group for those seeking to develop awareness and skills by utilizing the power of the arts to strengthen the foundation for trauma processing in future. Suitable for those working with a therapist, or ...
Hosted by Lisa Glendinning
Counsellor, MEd, CCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3L
We heal in community, not isolation. Online group for those seeking to develop awareness and skills by utilizing the power of the arts to strengthen the foundation for trauma processing in future. Suitable for those working with a therapist, or ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical behavior therapy is a specialized skills development course for those with borderline personality. The program was designed by founder, Marsha Linehan, and targets four focus areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Group members learn skills ...
Hosted by David Chochinov
Occupational Therapist, MOT, BA-Psyc, BS(NUT), OTREG, (MB)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3L
Dialectical behavior therapy is a specialized skills development course for those with borderline personality. The program was designed by founder, Marsha Linehan, and targets four focus areas: mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Group members learn skills ...
Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group
This group covers the four modules of DBT: interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness skills, emotion regulation skills, and distress tolerance. You will learn how to build a life worth living through acquiring all the skills you need to reach your life ...
Hosted by Ellyn Dalebozik
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3T
This group covers the four modules of DBT: interpersonal effectiveness skills, mindfulness skills, emotion regulation skills, and distress tolerance. You will learn how to build a life worth living through acquiring all the skills you need to reach your life ...
Men's Group Therapy
Explore the current issues deeply affecting men in contemporary society while helping each member of the group improve his ability to foster and develop positive relationships with other group members and the other people in their lives. Monthly 1.5 hour ...
Hosted by Peace of Mind Therapy and Consultation
Counsellor, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3P
Explore the current issues deeply affecting men in contemporary society while helping each member of the group improve his ability to foster and develop positive relationships with other group members and the other people in their lives. Monthly 1.5 hour ...
Circle of Security Parenting Group
Circle of Security Parenting Group (COS- P) is an 8-week, once per week group attachment based program aimed to improve attachment security between children and their parents/caregivers. I am certified to offer this training individually or small groups of parents, ...
Hosted by Bliss Counselling and Wellness Centre
Counsellor, MEd, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Brandon, MB R7A
Circle of Security Parenting Group (COS- P) is an 8-week, once per week group attachment based program aimed to improve attachment security between children and their parents/caregivers. I am certified to offer this training individually or small groups of parents, ...
DBT Skills Group
DBT is used to treat behavioural and emotional problems, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. The group covers all 4 DBT modules: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Group sessions are 2 hours in length and ...
DBT is used to treat behavioural and emotional problems, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, depression and eating disorders. The group covers all 4 DBT modules: mindfulness, interpersonal effectiveness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Group sessions are 2 hours in length and ...
DBT Family Skills and Support Group
DBT Family Skills and Support Group runs for 10 weeks. This group is for anyone who loves someone struggling with emotional dysregulation or borderline personality disorder. Seeing a loved one struggle to regulate their emotions and their life is a ...
Hosted by DBT Family Support
Psychiatric Nurse, BScPN, RPN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Winnipeg, MB R3B
DBT Family Skills and Support Group runs for 10 weeks. This group is for anyone who loves someone struggling with emotional dysregulation or borderline personality disorder. Seeing a loved one struggle to regulate their emotions and their life is a ...
Calm Kids - Coping Skills for Kids with Anxiety
Does your child become overwhelmed resulting in outbursts of anger, episodes of inconsolable crying, or withdraw. They may be lacking the coping skills or tools needed to manage big feelings that can come on in a world that they have ...
Hosted by Chatrath Counselling Center
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, RSW, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Steinbach, MB R5G
Does your child become overwhelmed resulting in outbursts of anger, episodes of inconsolable crying, or withdraw. They may be lacking the coping skills or tools needed to manage big feelings that can come on in a world that they have ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Manitoba?
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.