You have the power to evoke change by intentionally focusing on your breathing. You might not even notice it but the change can be enhanced by practicing with a group of folks with a positive attitude towards change. Dr. K. Alan Dawson, Psychologist practicing in British Columbia for 20 years, will provide information, guided mindful reflection exercises, and question and answer opportunities. The group will run once a week for 8 weeks virtually on Microsoft Teams. Please contact me by emailing info@dawsonpsychologicalservices.com if you wish to be added to the waitlist. See www.dawsonpsychologicalservices.com for more info.
You have the power to evoke change by intentionally focusing on your breathing. You might not even notice it but the change can be enhanced by practicing with a group of folks with a positive attitude towards change. Dr. K. Alan Dawson, Psychologist practicing in British Columbia for 20 years, will provide information, guided mindful reflection exercises, and question and answer opportunities. The group will run once a week for 8 weeks virtually on Microsoft Teams. Please contact me by emailing info@dawsonpsychologicalservices.com if you wish to be added to the waitlist. See www.dawsonpsychologicalservices.com for more info.
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. The dates for the course are March 1- April 17, 2025. This course includes weekly 2.5 hour sessions on Sunday mornings including group meditations, mindful movement, discussions and teachings. There is a commitment to weekly attendance and home practice, with a full day retreat on April 6th. Please check out my website for more information!
Hosted by Andrea Weekes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, BSW, RSW
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. The dates for the course are March 1- April 17, 2025. This course includes weekly 2.5 hour sessions on Sunday mornings including group meditations, mindful movement, discussions and teachings. There is a commitment to weekly attendance and home practice, with a full day retreat on April 6th. Please check out my website for more information!
Common Ground is an 8-week program for current and expectant fathers and male guardians wherein we take on a philosophy of healing in community. Common Ground acts as a space for Dads to share and learn from one another's experiences, and to find some shared meaning in healing together. The emphasis of each group session is on emotional support, strategies for approaching parenting challenges, and peer support. The program will run weekly for a total of 8 sessions with both an in-person group, and an online group for folks that that are unable to attend in-person.
Common Ground is an 8-week program for current and expectant fathers and male guardians wherein we take on a philosophy of healing in community. Common Ground acts as a space for Dads to share and learn from one another's experiences, and to find some shared meaning in healing together. The emphasis of each group session is on emotional support, strategies for approaching parenting challenges, and peer support. The program will run weekly for a total of 8 sessions with both an in-person group, and an online group for folks that that are unable to attend in-person.
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 skills and strategies to manage thoughts and core beliefs will be central to this workshop. Sharing with others will be optional.
Hosted by Virginia Ronning Supervisor, Counsellor & Coach
Counsellor, MEd, RCC-ACS, Coach
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 skills and strategies to manage thoughts and core beliefs will be central to this workshop. Sharing with others will be optional.
ANGER IS YOUR FRIEND, NOT YOUR ENEMY In this workshop, you will get the experience you need to use your anger in a productive way. (Two groups start in October 2013: in Victoria, BC. and in Esquimalt, BC.) $195. for 8 weeks, $80. for second person To register : Contact: GINA KEEGAN, Registered Clinical Counsellor www.ginakeegan.com g.lodro@yahoo.com 778-265-8800
ANGER IS YOUR FRIEND, NOT YOUR ENEMY In this workshop, you will get the experience you need to use your anger in a productive way. (Two groups start in October 2013: in Victoria, BC. and in Esquimalt, BC.) $195. for 8 weeks, $80. for second person To register : Contact: GINA KEEGAN, Registered Clinical Counsellor www.ginakeegan.com g.lodro@yahoo.com 778-265-8800
Provides education and group support for people with Borderline Personality Disorder, their family members, and friends. Drop in weekly on Wednesday Evenings 7:00pm-8:45pm
Hosted by Joelene Heathcote Registered Counsellor
Counsellor, BA, MFA, RTC
Group meets in Victoria, BC V9A
For Borderline Personality Disorder (emotional dysregulation), depression, grief and trauma recovery work, I engage with clients from a trauma informed, family systems, attachment theory approach within the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework that integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills on a weekly basis until client sees improvement.
Provides education and group support for people with Borderline Personality Disorder, their family members, and friends. Drop in weekly on Wednesday Evenings 7:00pm-8:45pm
Only one-on-one email Rebuilding sessions available at the moment - I will be starting a private online group soon to support those Rebuilding their lives after separation, working with the book by Bruce Fisher and progressing chapter by chapter through the book. I believe this will work very well - if there is sufficient interest I may have different groups for different chapters. Please email me and let me know if you are interested! Thanks.
Only one-on-one email Rebuilding sessions available at the moment - I will be starting a private online group soon to support those Rebuilding their lives after separation, working with the book by Bruce Fisher and progressing chapter by chapter through the book. I believe this will work very well - if there is sufficient interest I may have different groups for different chapters. Please email me and let me know if you are interested! Thanks.
It is a small, intimate group in which participants will learn about the causes, physiology, symptoms and management of anxiety. The group will be facilitated by Sarah Flynn MREM, MA, RCC and will be an hour and a half long each evening. Group members will share their own stories related to anxiety to the extent that they feel comfortable to do so. Group members will be encouraged to offer mutual support. The group will run for six weeks concurrently beginning September 15th. Please phone toll free 1-888-316-0819 to join the group or to ask any questions.
Hosted by Synergia Counselling and Consulting
Counsellor, RCC, MA, MREM
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8T
It is a small, intimate group in which participants will learn about the causes, physiology, symptoms and management of anxiety. The group will be facilitated by Sarah Flynn MREM, MA, RCC and will be an hour and a half long each evening. Group members will share their own stories related to anxiety to the extent that they feel comfortable to do so. Group members will be encouraged to offer mutual support. The group will run for six weeks concurrently beginning September 15th. Please phone toll free 1-888-316-0819 to join the group or to ask any questions.
Starts on June 16, 2026, for 6 weeks, it will include 8 participants who are 16 months postpartum. Two subsidies available.
Starts on June 16, 2026, for 6 weeks, it will include 8 participants who are 16 months postpartum. Two subsidies available.
You will leave this class with skills to communicate that will allow you both to express yourselves in safe, productive ways. Then openness, clarity, and intimacy can increase. This class is helpful to couples just getting to know each other or newly married, as well as people together for longer periods.The class is 5 weeks long, with an option to continue to “Intermediate Level” for another 4 weeks. I am always available for private consultations in addition to the class. The fee is $120. per person for 5 classes. Call to find out when the next class is starting!
You will leave this class with skills to communicate that will allow you both to express yourselves in safe, productive ways. Then openness, clarity, and intimacy can increase. This class is helpful to couples just getting to know each other or newly married, as well as people together for longer periods.The class is 5 weeks long, with an option to continue to “Intermediate Level” for another 4 weeks. I am always available for private consultations in addition to the class. The fee is $120. per person for 5 classes. Call to find out when the next class is starting!
Healing Emotional Boundaries: understanding what emotional boundaries are; what are the differences between unclear, unhealthy, rigid, damaged and no boundaries; how do we learn boundaries; what are the consequences of damaged boundaries; what are the guidelines for setting boundaries; how to develop healthy boundaries; how to maintain boundaries; how to communicate boundaries; and what do healthy boundaries look like.
Healing Emotional Boundaries: understanding what emotional boundaries are; what are the differences between unclear, unhealthy, rigid, damaged and no boundaries; how do we learn boundaries; what are the consequences of damaged boundaries; what are the guidelines for setting boundaries; how to develop healthy boundaries; how to maintain boundaries; how to communicate boundaries; and what do healthy boundaries look like.
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The Intention of the PCM Technique (Prayer/Contemplation/Meditation) is to assist and empower people in advancing their own spiritual evolution with a daily routine of connecting to a Higher/Universal/Source of energy through Prayer (Part 1). Contemplation (focused and intentional thought) is Part 2. And in Part 3 we observe in a state of meditation/awareness in mind, body, and spirit. You will learn to refine the PCM Technique daily into your own words, to connect you with the Universe and bring forth amazing synchronicities, interesting coincidences, and manifestations in alignment with what you deeply seeking in life.
The Intention of the PCM Technique (Prayer/Contemplation/Meditation) is to assist and empower people in advancing their own spiritual evolution with a daily routine of connecting to a Higher/Universal/Source of energy through Prayer (Part 1). Contemplation (focused and intentional thought) is Part 2. And in Part 3 we observe in a state of meditation/awareness in mind, body, and spirit. You will learn to refine the PCM Technique daily into your own words, to connect you with the Universe and bring forth amazing synchronicities, interesting coincidences, and manifestations in alignment with what you deeply seeking in life.
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Are engaged to be married and focusing most of your attention on planning the wedding? Have you ever wondered if there was anything you could do to plan your marriage and not just the wedding? If you answered yes, then this is the therapy group for you! Three Sisters Counselling is offering a 3-session online pre-marital therapy group that will be held online for 3 consecutive Monday evenings with a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Gottman certified Counsellor and Wedding Officiant who specializes in couples, pre-marital preparation, communication and relationship planning.
Hosted by Three Sisters Counselling Inc.
Counsellor, RPsych, RCC, RSW, OT
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
We use CBT, DBT, EMDR, Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method, Somatic Therapy, Tapping, Art and Play Therapy, Satir Family Systems, IFS, and others
Are engaged to be married and focusing most of your attention on planning the wedding? Have you ever wondered if there was anything you could do to plan your marriage and not just the wedding? If you answered yes, then this is the therapy group for you! Three Sisters Counselling is offering a 3-session online pre-marital therapy group that will be held online for 3 consecutive Monday evenings with a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Gottman certified Counsellor and Wedding Officiant who specializes in couples, pre-marital preparation, communication and relationship planning.
This ADHD Mindfulness Group offers a supportive space to connect with others who truly "get it." Together, we explore the unique ways ADHD impacts daily life—from executive dysfunction to emotional regulation. Through guided mindfulness practices tailored for restless minds, you will learn to observe your thoughts without judgment and anchor yourself in the present. We focus on practical coping strategies to manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and build self-compassion. Join us to transform your relationship with ADHD and discover tools for a calmer, more intentional life.
Hosted by J. Woychuk Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9V
A therapy plan can include Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and body based therapeutic tool to help you move forward in a life affirming direction.
This ADHD Mindfulness Group offers a supportive space to connect with others who truly "get it." Together, we explore the unique ways ADHD impacts daily life—from executive dysfunction to emotional regulation. Through guided mindfulness practices tailored for restless minds, you will learn to observe your thoughts without judgment and anchor yourself in the present. We focus on practical coping strategies to manage symptoms, reduce overwhelm, and build self-compassion. Join us to transform your relationship with ADHD and discover tools for a calmer, more intentional life.
This 6-week online group for those 12-24 years old delves into the difficult thoughts and feelings you may be having around food and your body. Each week you’ll learn new strategies to challenge those thoughts and learn to heal. By the end of the group, you will develop the skills you need to live free from food difficulties! I’m Shelley and I’ve been helping those who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating for 30+ years. Register now: www.shelleyjensen.org
This 6-week online group for those 12-24 years old delves into the difficult thoughts and feelings you may be having around food and your body. Each week you’ll learn new strategies to challenge those thoughts and learn to heal. By the end of the group, you will develop the skills you need to live free from food difficulties! I’m Shelley and I’ve been helping those who struggle with eating disorders and disordered eating for 30+ years. Register now: www.shelleyjensen.org
This 8-session parenting series will teach parents what ADHD is and how it affects your child's development, how to build solid parent-child attachment, how to gain your child's compliance and reduce his/her misbehaviors, and how to improve his/her emotional regulation and executive functioning. This group can give you essential skills and strategies that can help your kid improve academically, socially and emotionally. Cantonese and Mandarin groups are also available in Burnaby and Surrey.
The treatment types I often use include Client-Centered Therapy, Attachment based Parenting training, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Exposure Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
This 8-session parenting series will teach parents what ADHD is and how it affects your child's development, how to build solid parent-child attachment, how to gain your child's compliance and reduce his/her misbehaviors, and how to improve his/her emotional regulation and executive functioning. This group can give you essential skills and strategies that can help your kid improve academically, socially and emotionally. Cantonese and Mandarin groups are also available in Burnaby and Surrey.
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 como isolamento social, barreiras linguísticas e dificuldades de emprego. Procuramos oferecer um espaço seguro e acolhedor para compartilhar experiências, aprender estratégias de enfrentamento e encontrar apoio mútuo. O objetivo é navegar por esses desafios, promovendo bem-estar, resiliência e esperança.
I often employ a variety of therapeutic techniques and tools, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-Based, and Positive Psychology, tailoring each approach to suit people's different needs, goals, and backgrounds.
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 como isolamento social, barreiras linguísticas e dificuldades de emprego. Procuramos oferecer um espaço seguro e acolhedor para compartilhar experiências, aprender estratégias de enfrentamento e encontrar apoio mútuo. O objetivo é navegar por esses desafios, promovendo bem-estar, resiliência e esperança.
Group is offered every 3 months and the next cycle beings July 2023. Clients will learn how to manage stress and negative thinking, learning new coping skills, and understand the effect of anxiety and depression on our health and lives. Working in a group is very different than individual sessions and often is supportive and validating for clients to connect with others who may be sharing a similar experience to themselves. The group will be online with the potential to be in-person if members all agree. Cost is $333.00 (CAN) for 8 weeks. Payment must be made in full upon registration.
I have specialized training in CBT, DBT, EMDR, Brief Solution-focused therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Action Planning, Anger management, Grief counselling, Group Counselling, and Meditation based Practices.
Group is offered every 3 months and the next cycle beings July 2023. Clients will learn how to manage stress and negative thinking, learning new coping skills, and understand the effect of anxiety and depression on our health and lives. Working in a group is very different than individual sessions and often is supportive and validating for clients to connect with others who may be sharing a similar experience to themselves. The group will be online with the potential to be in-person if members all agree. Cost is $333.00 (CAN) for 8 weeks. Payment must be made in full upon registration.
Designed to help folks understand & manage anxiety using practical, evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Each week focuses on learning and practicing skills to challenge negative intrusive thoughts, reduce constant worry, and break patterns of catastrophic thinking. Participants will learn tools such as identifying thinking traps, reframing anxious thoughts, emotion regulation strategies, and grounding techniques that can be used in everyday life. Learn to manage anxious thoughts, decrease catastrophic thinking, improve confidence and decrease worry.
Designed to help folks understand & manage anxiety using practical, evidence-based strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Each week focuses on learning and practicing skills to challenge negative intrusive thoughts, reduce constant worry, and break patterns of catastrophic thinking. Participants will learn tools such as identifying thinking traps, reframing anxious thoughts, emotion regulation strategies, and grounding techniques that can be used in everyday life. Learn to manage anxious thoughts, decrease catastrophic thinking, improve confidence and decrease worry.
An 8-week online group that focuses on practical skills for enhancing your quality of life, informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Mindfulness-Based practices.
I work from a CBT perspective and incorporate many aspects of DBT and mindfulness into my treatment approach.
An 8-week online group that focuses on practical skills for enhancing your quality of life, informed by Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT) and Mindfulness-Based practices.
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Cognitive Behavioural (CBT) Support Groups
How does cognitive behavioural therapy work?
Cognitive behavioural therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario catastrophising or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioural therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioural therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioural therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioural therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.