MetanoiaVictoria.com
I am the director of the Metanoia Victoria Counselling Hub located at MetanoiaVictoria.com. Please review the webpage, and do not hesitate to reach out with any details.
Hosted by Murray S C Anderson
Counsellor, PhD, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
I am the director of the Metanoia Victoria Counselling Hub located at MetanoiaVictoria.com. Please review the webpage, and do not hesitate to reach out with any details.
Navegando Incertezas - saúde mental no recomeço
O grupo terapêutico de 8 semanas é dedicado à abordagem e discussão dos problemas de saúde mental enfrentados pela comunidade brasileira de imigrantes. A adaptação a uma nova cultura pode desencadear transtornos de ansiedade e de humor, agravados por fatores ...
O grupo terapêutico de 8 semanas é dedicado à abordagem e discussão dos problemas de saúde mental enfrentados pela comunidade brasileira de imigrantes. A adaptação a uma nova cultura pode desencadear transtornos de ansiedade e de humor, agravados por fatores ...
S.T.O.P. (Stop Taking it Out on your Partner)
Compassion focused psycho-educational group therapy for men who have abused power and control dynamics - in any form - in their intimate partnerships. Groups last for 10 weeks and each week covers an important concept in the power and control ...
Hosted by Susannah-Joy Schuilenberg
Counsellor, RPC, MPCC, CPTT-II
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kelowna, BC V1Y
Compassion focused psycho-educational group therapy for men who have abused power and control dynamics - in any form - in their intimate partnerships. Groups last for 10 weeks and each week covers an important concept in the power and control ...
Available for Group Facilitation
Extensive education and experience in a variety of group therapy modalities.
Hosted by Surrender To Hope Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC, ADACR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Duncan, BC V9L
Extensive education and experience in a variety of group therapy modalities.
Self Discovery Support Group (IFS)
This group has not started yet. Please let me know if you would interested in joining a group.
This group has not started yet. Please let me know if you would interested in joining a group.
Supervision Group
The foundation of this supervision group is set on a competency-based framework. The members of this group receive guidance and support from a qualified supervisor and their peers, helping to reduce the risk of serious oversight. This group provides an ...
Hosted by Kristy L. Higgins
Counsellor, MTC, TIR, MBTI, RTC, RCS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vernon, BC V1B
The foundation of this supervision group is set on a competency-based framework. The members of this group receive guidance and support from a qualified supervisor and their peers, helping to reduce the risk of serious oversight. This group provides an ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jungian Dream Group
Explore the numinous wisdom of the psyche and learn how to work with your own dreams within the context of a caring and supportive dream group. Share dreams with each other within a facilitated safe environment. Within the context of ...
Hosted by Joel Kroeker Jungian Psychoanalyst
Counsellor, MA, MMT, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8R
Explore the numinous wisdom of the psyche and learn how to work with your own dreams within the context of a caring and supportive dream group. Share dreams with each other within a facilitated safe environment. Within the context of ...
Chronic Illness Caregiver Support Group
We are delighted to offer a free of cost drop-in virtual support group for family members and loved ones of individuals living with chronic illness. We offer a safe, collaborative, and supportive online space for participants to connect with other ...
Hosted by Hayley Bouton
Pre-Licensed Professional, Intern
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5T
We are delighted to offer a free of cost drop-in virtual support group for family members and loved ones of individuals living with chronic illness. We offer a safe, collaborative, and supportive online space for participants to connect with other ...
Hold Me Tight
I am a facilitator for Sue Johnson't Hold Me Tight course for couples who are looking to strengthen their connection and bond.
Hosted by Sandy Maclean MA Rcc
Counsellor, BSc, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Nelson, BC V1L
I am a facilitator for Sue Johnson't Hold Me Tight course for couples who are looking to strengthen their connection and bond.
Understanding Anxiety & Depression - Parent Group
For parents to go from fearing for their teen’s mental health to helping their teen navigate anxiety and depression without losing connection and trust. If you’ve been experiencing fear, worry, doubt, anger, sadness, guilt and shame about the depression and ...
For parents to go from fearing for their teen’s mental health to helping their teen navigate anxiety and depression without losing connection and trust. If you’ve been experiencing fear, worry, doubt, anger, sadness, guilt and shame about the depression and ...
Gottman 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work
This is a self-study program that my wife (RCC & M. Psych Ed) and I offer for groups of couples that includes an introductory presentation evening at our home studio with 2 follow-ups, study materials (book and 2 workbooks), as ...
This is a self-study program that my wife (RCC & M. Psych Ed) and I offer for groups of couples that includes an introductory presentation evening at our home studio with 2 follow-ups, study materials (book and 2 workbooks), as ...
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 ...
Parenting Training Group
The 6-session Parenting Training Group is designed for Mandarin speaking Chinese parents, who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills, improve parent-child relationship and improve their Emotional Intelligence.
The 6-session Parenting Training Group is designed for Mandarin speaking Chinese parents, who are interested in enhancing their parenting skills, improve parent-child relationship and improve their Emotional Intelligence.
Paper Collage Making Circle for Women
It is an online 6-session art therapy group focusing on the use of paper collages to express, explore, and connect as the power of creativity and making is trusted and valued to generate healing and growth. This space is created ...
Hosted by Xia Wu
Counsellor, MA, RCC, AT-P, DKATI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6T
It is an online 6-session art therapy group focusing on the use of paper collages to express, explore, and connect as the power of creativity and making is trusted and valued to generate healing and growth. This space is created ...
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.
Guide therapeutic yoga
This 2 hour workshop is offered Sundays from 11-1pm and supports deeper connection to self through promoting the mind/body balance
This 2 hour workshop is offered Sundays from 11-1pm and supports deeper connection to self through promoting the mind/body balance
Unmasking: Group for ADHD'ers 19+
UNMASKING: for ADHD' ers 19+ (self-diagnosis welcome). You deserve to feel understood. Starting January 8th 2024, Mondays 6:30-8pm for 8 weeks IN PERSON. Join Ciara H & Amelia L, clinical counsellors with lived experience, to: address internalized ableism, learn systems ...
UNMASKING: for ADHD' ers 19+ (self-diagnosis welcome). You deserve to feel understood. Starting January 8th 2024, Mondays 6:30-8pm for 8 weeks IN PERSON. Join Ciara H & Amelia L, clinical counsellors with lived experience, to: address internalized ableism, learn systems ...
Using compassion focused therapy for emotions
ONLINE GROUP What you will learn: 1. What are emotions 2. How emotions get out of balance 3. consequences of emotion avoidance 4. exploring the three circles of emotion regulation 5. Learn strategies and tools for emotion regulation *sign-up for ...
Hosted by Mental Maintenance
Counsellor, RCC, MA, CCP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Fort St John, BC V1J
ONLINE GROUP What you will learn: 1. What are emotions 2. How emotions get out of balance 3. consequences of emotion avoidance 4. exploring the three circles of emotion regulation 5. Learn strategies and tools for emotion regulation *sign-up for ...
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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.