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Cognitive Behavioral Couple's Therapy Intensive
We are taking a waitlist for a CBCT weekend intensive group therapy program. CBCT relies on principles from social learning theories and focuses on the interplay between partners' cognitions, behaviours, and emotional responses to help them improve their communication and ...
Hosted by Alexis Winter
Psychiatric Nurse, BA, MPN, RPN, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8W
We are taking a waitlist for a CBCT weekend intensive group therapy program. CBCT relies on principles from social learning theories and focuses on the interplay between partners' cognitions, behaviours, and emotional responses to help them improve their communication and ...
Life Transitions
This group is open to the public, although those who appear know me and are familiar with my work in counseling and hypnotherapy. The meeting is informal and collegial to support processing past experiences and encouraging future goals. We meet ...
Hosted by Dr. Lincoln Stoller
Counsellor, PhD, CHT, CCPCPr
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8Z
This group is open to the public, although those who appear know me and are familiar with my work in counseling and hypnotherapy. The meeting is informal and collegial to support processing past experiences and encouraging future goals. We meet ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Learning how to practice mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve your relationships, develop resilience, and cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was founded 30 years ago, and is the gold standard for learning mindfulness meditation. ...
Hosted by Andrea Weekes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
Learning how to practice mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve your relationships, develop resilience, and cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) was founded 30 years ago, and is the gold standard for learning mindfulness meditation. ...
Prenatal Anxiety and Depression
Over a period of four weeks, learn effective tools and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression during your pregnancy. In a supportive environment, gain the skills (and practice them!) in order to feel mentally well and prepared for your ...
Hosted by Heather Doidge-Sidhu
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Over a period of four weeks, learn effective tools and strategies to cope with anxiety and depression during your pregnancy. In a supportive environment, gain the skills (and practice them!) in order to feel mentally well and prepared for your ...
Parenting Youth with ADHD Peer Support Group
A free monthly peer support group for Vancouver Island parents of youth with ADHD. Join our facebook group to learn more. https://bit.ly/3CTKldb
Hosted by Mary Klovance
Counsellor, MA, BEd, BA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
A free monthly peer support group for Vancouver Island parents of youth with ADHD. Join our facebook group to learn more. https://bit.ly/3CTKldb
Mental Blocks EMDR Therapy
Are you looking for a place to unpack a painful experience? Trying to make sense of how your upbringing impacted your view of yourself and the world around you? Confused about how people who meant so much to you could ...
Hosted by Mental Blocks EMDR Therapy in French & English
Counsellor, EMDR, Cert, RCC, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
Are you looking for a place to unpack a painful experience? Trying to make sense of how your upbringing impacted your view of yourself and the world around you? Confused about how people who meant so much to you could ...
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 ...
Hosted by Simone Duff
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9B
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 ...
Free DBT Workshop for LGBT+ Adults (Online)
WHO: Adults who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, plus) WHAT: Monthly workshop on different skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. WHEN: First Monday of every ...
Hosted by Beckham Ronaghan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW , RSW , BAH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
WHO: Adults who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, plus) WHAT: Monthly workshop on different skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. WHEN: First Monday of every ...
DBT Oriented Skills
Meet every Wednesday evening 6pm to 8pm in a group setting to learn DBT skills. Workshop consists of 8 meet-ups over 8 weeks. Starts January 10, 2024. Register via www.southislandcounsellin g.org under Workshops and Courses.
Hosted by South Island Counselling
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8P
Meet every Wednesday evening 6pm to 8pm in a group setting to learn DBT skills. Workshop consists of 8 meet-ups over 8 weeks. Starts January 10, 2024. Register via www.southislandcounsellin g.org under Workshops and Courses.
Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Learn and practice effective coping techniques for anxiety and depression after the birth of your baby. This four-week supportive program aims to get you back to feeling well so you can enjoy your baby. Total cost is $300.
Hosted by Heather Doidge-Sidhu
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Learn and practice effective coping techniques for anxiety and depression after the birth of your baby. This four-week supportive program aims to get you back to feeling well so you can enjoy your baby. Total cost is $300.
Technology & Gaming IOP
Our Technology and Gaming Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to address the needs of those who have experienced negative consequences as a direct result of time spent gaming or using technology compulsively. The 2 week intensive program runs ...
Hosted by David A Burns
Drug & Alcohol Counsellor, MA, ICADC, CCS-AC, CCAC, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
Our Technology and Gaming Dependency Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is designed to address the needs of those who have experienced negative consequences as a direct result of time spent gaming or using technology compulsively. The 2 week intensive program runs ...
Cannabis Assisted Breathwork Group Sessions
Accessing non-ordinary states in controlled therapeutic settings through means such as cannabis-assisted breathwork has shown to mitigate symptoms of post-traumatic stress & increase overall well-being. In the week prior to the in-person cannabis-assisted breathwork circle, you will attend a virtual ...
Hosted by Carla Mae Leuschen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MPA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Accessing non-ordinary states in controlled therapeutic settings through means such as cannabis-assisted breathwork has shown to mitigate symptoms of post-traumatic stress & increase overall well-being. In the week prior to the in-person cannabis-assisted breathwork circle, you will attend a virtual ...
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 ...
Island Family Counselling
Island Family Counselling is a team of caring and experienced professionals which work with families and individuals.
Hosted by Scott Cameron
Counsellor, RCC, MC, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Island Family Counselling is a team of caring and experienced professionals which work with families and individuals.
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 ...
Anger Management
Anger is a universal emotion that can be found in every culture in the world. But if how you handle your anger is damaging your relationships, it is time to look at how to use the best anger management tools. ...
Hosted by Mark Watts
Counsellor, MTC, RCH, BA Psyc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
Anger is a universal emotion that can be found in every culture in the world. But if how you handle your anger is damaging your relationships, it is time to look at how to use the best anger management tools. ...
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 ...
Insight Mindfulnes Meditation for Inner Calm
The aim of this workshop is to support participants develop a regular mindfulness meditation practice to enable them to train the mind to come back to the present moment and meet what is here with kindness and courage. To come ...
Hosted by Sarah Sinray
Counsellor, BSc, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
The aim of this workshop is to support participants develop a regular mindfulness meditation practice to enable them to train the mind to come back to the present moment and meet what is here with kindness and courage. To come ...
Motherhood Circle
Motherhood Circle is a pre-registered, weekly group for women who want to explore their experiences as new mothers and build community in a supported and nurturing environment. It is an opportunity to connect with other moms, share personal experiences and ...
Hosted by Theresa Gulliver
Counsellor, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8V
Motherhood Circle is a pre-registered, weekly group for women who want to explore their experiences as new mothers and build community in a supported and nurturing environment. It is an opportunity to connect with other moms, share personal experiences and ...
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
MBSR is an intensive 8-week group program in mindfulness meditation. Sessions include training in meditation, yoga & applying mindfulness to stressful situations in daily life. In over 45 years of research & practice MBSR has demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating symptoms ...
Hosted by Julie Giroux
Counsellor, MEd, RCC, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8P
MBSR is an intensive 8-week group program in mindfulness meditation. Sessions include training in meditation, yoga & applying mindfulness to stressful situations in daily life. In over 45 years of research & practice MBSR has demonstrated effectiveness in alleviating symptoms ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Langford?
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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.