A Purposeful Life Men's Group
Group therapy that helps men to live fully and authentically with responsibility. A space of acceptance, belonging, and support. A space for men who are searching for greater meaning and purpose in their life. We support each other in discovering ...
Hosted by Graham Nelson-Zutter
Counsellor, RPC, CT, RTC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6C
Group therapy that helps men to live fully and authentically with responsibility. A space of acceptance, belonging, and support. A space for men who are searching for greater meaning and purpose in their life. We support each other in discovering ...
Circle of Security - Parenting
Parenting can be challenging. All parents may feel confused or uncertain about what our children need from us. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research. Circle of Security Parenting is focused on: to help parents understand their ...
Hosted by Sather Counselling & Consulting Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, RCC, RCC-ACS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Parenting can be challenging. All parents may feel confused or uncertain about what our children need from us. Circle of Security Parenting is based on decades of research. Circle of Security Parenting is focused on: to help parents understand their ...
Money Mapping Group
Money Mapping is a deep-dive into the experiences and traumas that inform our relationships with money. Combining group workshops and individual therapy, this 14-week course provides the framework to heal scarcity narratives, redefine your relationship with money and move towards ...
Hosted by Robyn Dickson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
Money Mapping is a deep-dive into the experiences and traumas that inform our relationships with money. Combining group workshops and individual therapy, this 14-week course provides the framework to heal scarcity narratives, redefine your relationship with money and move towards ...
Family Therapy Training
This monthly series of half-day training sessions offers an opportunity for rich, in-depth learning about the practice of systemic family therapy. Held in both Fall and Spring, they cover a range of vital topics: Keying on the use of the ...
Hosted by Mark F Morissette
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSW, PhD, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Vancouver, BC V7T
This monthly series of half-day training sessions offers an opportunity for rich, in-depth learning about the practice of systemic family therapy. Held in both Fall and Spring, they cover a range of vital topics: Keying on the use of the ...
Social Skills Group
The primary purpose of group therapy in Vancouver, CA is providing guidance, support, and a new context to help unlock one’s social potential by safely and comfortably exposing oneself to social situations that might otherwise prove to be overwhelming.
The primary purpose of group therapy in Vancouver, CA is providing guidance, support, and a new context to help unlock one’s social potential by safely and comfortably exposing oneself to social situations that might otherwise prove to be overwhelming.
EFFT Caregiver Workshop
Does your child—young or adult—struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, substance use problems, an eating disorder, or other mental health concerns? Do you struggle with their behavior and/or setting limits and/or how to respond to their emotions? Inspired by EFFT– and ...
Hosted by Chantal Bourke
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in North Vancouver, BC V7J
Does your child—young or adult—struggle with anxiety, ADHD, depression, substance use problems, an eating disorder, or other mental health concerns? Do you struggle with their behavior and/or setting limits and/or how to respond to their emotions? Inspired by EFFT– and ...
Creating More of What Makes Your Heart Sing
This is a monthly one hour live coaching group where we focus on growth and transformation. Subscription includes access to supportive materials and discount on best selling book. Contact me for more info.
Hosted by Steven Keeler
Counsellor, CCC, LMFT, LCPC, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Coquitlam, BC V3J
This is a monthly one hour live coaching group where we focus on growth and transformation. Subscription includes access to supportive materials and discount on best selling book. Contact me for more info.
Women's Support Group
Each week, eight women will share their stories and struggles dealing with conflict avoidance (among several other issues), a consistent theme I have seen among this demographic. For only $75 a week, participants are able to get the support they ...
Hosted by Suzanne St John Smith
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in West Vancouver, BC V7T
Each week, eight women will share their stories and struggles dealing with conflict avoidance (among several other issues), a consistent theme I have seen among this demographic. For only $75 a week, participants are able to get the support they ...
Self-Compassion
In this group we work on unraveling our 'inner critic'. Working towards self-compassion, rather than self criticism is beneficial as it helps us resist shame and self blame. I use the works of Kristen Neff, Pema Chodron and Tara Brach ...
Hosted by Jenny Lynn Simpson
Counsellor, MA , RCC, BEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5L
In this group we work on unraveling our 'inner critic'. Working towards self-compassion, rather than self criticism is beneficial as it helps us resist shame and self blame. I use the works of Kristen Neff, Pema Chodron and Tara Brach ...
Beyond Blame
Beyond Blame is a group that supports men to move beyond abusive behaviours and to build healthy relationships. This is an 18 hour program for men who want to stop being abusive and learn ways to build relationships based on ...
Hosted by Josh Drummond
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9S
Beyond Blame is a group that supports men to move beyond abusive behaviours and to build healthy relationships. This is an 18 hour program for men who want to stop being abusive and learn ways to build relationships based on ...
The Art of Repair
Taking the shame out of conflict. What it means to repair, how it works and how to be successful at it. This will be a sharing and listening workshop, with class participation in a non judgmental space. This 2 hour ...
Taking the shame out of conflict. What it means to repair, how it works and how to be successful at it. This will be a sharing and listening workshop, with class participation in a non judgmental space. This 2 hour ...
Mindfulness: Living in the Here and Now
Mindfulness can help you cope with stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and anger, as well as to develop compassion for yourself and others! $30/session incl. GST. Contact me for details on upcoming group sessions.
Mindfulness can help you cope with stress, anxiety, chronic pain, and anger, as well as to develop compassion for yourself and others! $30/session incl. GST. Contact me for details on upcoming group sessions.
Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Workshop
This is a group workshop based on four decades of research by John Gottman and his book 'Seven Principles for Making Marriages Work'. I am a trained Gottman 'Seven Principles' leader and level 1 & 2 Gottman trained therapist. The ...
This is a group workshop based on four decades of research by John Gottman and his book 'Seven Principles for Making Marriages Work'. I am a trained Gottman 'Seven Principles' leader and level 1 & 2 Gottman trained therapist. The ...
The ADHD & Relationship Centre
The ADHD & Relationship Centre is a Mental Health Clinic in British Columbia, specializing in supporting people with ADHD and neurodivergent relationships. Services include Coaching and Counselling support. Our goal is to help people to harness their uniquely wired brains ...
Hosted by The ADHD & Relationship Centre
Licensed Professional Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8W
The ADHD & Relationship Centre is a Mental Health Clinic in British Columbia, specializing in supporting people with ADHD and neurodivergent relationships. Services include Coaching and Counselling support. Our goal is to help people to harness their uniquely wired brains ...
Anger Management Sessions
I provide one on one anger management sessions. Individuals who successfully complete the anger management counselling program or the healthy relationships counselling program receive a letter and certificate of completion which can be presented to the court, their probation officer, ...
Hosted by Dhaliwal Counselling and Psychotherapy LTD
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Delta, BC V4E
I provide one on one anger management sessions. Individuals who successfully complete the anger management counselling program or the healthy relationships counselling program receive a letter and certificate of completion which can be presented to the court, their probation officer, ...
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.
Yara Psychotherapy
We are Here to Support You on Your Mental Growth Journey
Hosted by Dr. Mahsa Yaghoubirad (Rad)
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Moody, BC V3H
We are Here to Support You on Your Mental Growth Journey
family constellation group work
We get together in a relaxed setting, not much talking specially during our group work time, but follows experience sharing after excises and other family constellation works. everything is voluntarily based, you can voluntarily participate as a representative, or ask ...
We get together in a relaxed setting, not much talking specially during our group work time, but follows experience sharing after excises and other family constellation works. everything is voluntarily based, you can voluntarily participate as a representative, or ask ...
Managing Emotional Triggers- sadness and fear
This group will be offered in the spring if there is interest. The session will be 2 hours in length and will focus on the negative self-talk that tends to interfere with joy, life planning, work, and family. Learning new ...
Hosted by Virginia Ronning Supervisor, Counsellor & Coach
Counsellor, MEd, RCC-ACS, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
This group will be offered in the spring if there is interest. The session will be 2 hours in length and will focus on the negative self-talk that tends to interfere with joy, life planning, work, and family. Learning new ...
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 ...
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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.