Grief Support Groups in British Columbia
Counselling Support Group Evenings - September2021
The month of September - Four Thursdays beginning Thursday, September 9th. SMALL GROUP COUNSELLING - 10 people only. Covering topics like; relationships, boundaries, use of substances, anxiety, depression,
loss
,
grief
, shame, goals, and more! The cost is $479 for EIGHT ...
Hosted by Lisa Kratz Counselling and Great Marriages.ca
MCouns, CCC, RCC
Group meets in Victoria, BC V8S
The month of September - Four Thursdays beginning Thursday, September 9th. SMALL GROUP COUNSELLING - 10 people only. Covering topics like; relationships, boundaries, use of substances, anxiety, depression,
loss
,
grief
, shame, goals, and more! The cost is $479 for EIGHT ...
Infertility Grief and Loss - Virtual Support Group
Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Nov. 30 2023 Cost: $25. This group is intended to provide support for women who are trying to cope with the overwhelming emotions caused by infertility, pregnancy
loss
and
grief
. The intention of this circle of ...
Nov. 2, Nov. 16, Nov. 30 2023 Cost: $25. This group is intended to provide support for women who are trying to cope with the overwhelming emotions caused by infertility, pregnancy
loss
and
grief
. The intention of this circle of ...
Couples spiritual awakening
September 2023 I along with another Counsellor will be running couples group therapy. These are closed groups to create safety for our couples. We recommend committing to the full programme, this group runs for 6 weeks each session is 3 ...
September 2023 I along with another Counsellor will be running couples group therapy. These are closed groups to create safety for our couples. We recommend committing to the full programme, this group runs for 6 weeks each session is 3 ...
Grief Support Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?
This group offers a variety of ways to express and explore what a loved one meant and how to honor those that have passed. Our
grief
support group is intended to offer an opportunity for grieving children to meet others ...
Hosted by Shannon Lawrence
Pre-Licensed Professional, RPC-C, CPT, CBT, Grief
Group meets in Langley, BC V3A
This group offers a variety of ways to express and explore what a loved one meant and how to honor those that have passed. Our
grief
support group is intended to offer an opportunity for grieving children to meet others ...
Women's Healing Circle
Women are being called to reconnect to their power and their feminine energy which includes their intuition, collaborative intelligence and ways of knowing. I created this group to bring women together to experience the power of the feminine, to share ...
Hosted by Sutton Counselling and Coaching
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Group meets in Nanaimo, BC V9T
Women are being called to reconnect to their power and their feminine energy which includes their intuition, collaborative intelligence and ways of knowing. I created this group to bring women together to experience the power of the feminine, to share ...
Compassion in Action: Children's Grief Group
The Compassion in Action Children's
Grief
Group is a monthly children's
grief
support group for children from Kindergarten to Grade 8 who have experienced the
loss
of a parent, brother or sister. This group provides the opportunity for grieving children ...
Hosted by Susan Kast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW, RCC
Verified
Group meets in Penticton, BC V2A
The Compassion in Action Children's
Grief
Group is a monthly children's
grief
support group for children from Kindergarten to Grade 8 who have experienced the
loss
of a parent, brother or sister. This group provides the opportunity for grieving children ...
Collateral Beauty: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
This group is designed for parents who have experienced/are experiencing a pregnancy (18 weeks and beyond) and/or infant
loss
. The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents experiencing
grief
, to teach them how to cope on a ...
Hosted by Natasha Virani
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5Z
This group is designed for parents who have experienced/are experiencing a pregnancy (18 weeks and beyond) and/or infant
loss
. The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents experiencing
grief
, to teach them how to cope on a ...
Men's Loss & Grief
Have you experienced
loss
?
Death
? Divorce? Men are not taught to grieve. Men need to take action and heal by doing. At the same time we need to process our feelings because feelings that are not processed surprise us at ...
Have you experienced
loss
?
Death
? Divorce? Men are not taught to grieve. Men need to take action and heal by doing. At the same time we need to process our feelings because feelings that are not processed surprise us at ...
Pet Loss Therapy
The
death
of a pet is a devastating experience for so many people. Fur babies often provide emotional support, a source of joy and a being to nurture and love. Join others who understand the depth of your
loss
. Everyone ...
The
death
of a pet is a devastating experience for so many people. Fur babies often provide emotional support, a source of joy and a being to nurture and love. Join others who understand the depth of your
loss
. Everyone ...
Grief Support Group
Losing a loved one is devastating as it is painful. We all know that
loss
is a natural part of life, but the reality hurts. There is no recipe for grieving, and there is no timeline for feeling better. Everyone ...
Hosted by Innova Therapy Inc.
Counsellor, MA, MEd, MSc, RCC
Verified
Group meets in Maple Ridge, BC V2X
Losing a loved one is devastating as it is painful. We all know that
loss
is a natural part of life, but the reality hurts. There is no recipe for grieving, and there is no timeline for feeling better. Everyone ...
Free Support Group for Iranian Community Members
This group, led by Parinaz Falsafi (RCC), aims to help members feel less lonely, isolated and judged; reduce distress, depression, and anxiety; and help members gain a sense of empowerment, control, and hope. This is a 6-week closed group on ...
Hosted by Lynn Valley Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified
Group meets in North Vancouver, BC V7J
This group, led by Parinaz Falsafi (RCC), aims to help members feel less lonely, isolated and judged; reduce distress, depression, and anxiety; and help members gain a sense of empowerment, control, and hope. This is a 6-week closed group on ...
Balint Group
A Balint group has between 6 and 10 members, with 1 or 2 facilitators or leaders. The format of a Balint group is a case presentation (from memory) for about 3 to 5 minutes and a discussion for 1 hour ...
Hosted by Hamid Afshar
Counsellor, RCC, MA-MD, FoPSM
Verified
Group meets in North Vancouver, BC V7P
A Balint group has between 6 and 10 members, with 1 or 2 facilitators or leaders. The format of a Balint group is a case presentation (from memory) for about 3 to 5 minutes and a discussion for 1 hour ...
Emotional Survival - Coping with a Miscarriage
The purpose of this group is to support women experiencing miscarriage. The group will focus on the science of miscarriage, the stages of
grief
, communicating the
loss
, coping with the
loss
, and finding ways to look forward. This group starts ...
Hosted by Natasha Virani
Licensed Professional Counsellor, RTC
Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V5Z
The purpose of this group is to support women experiencing miscarriage. The group will focus on the science of miscarriage, the stages of
grief
, communicating the
loss
, coping with the
loss
, and finding ways to look forward. This group starts ...
Nature Based Grief and Loss
Everyone experiences losses throughout their lives and the
grief
that surfaces during these challenging times. Being in a group to process and share your feelings and experiences can be helpful. Vanya uses her years of nature based practise to support ...
Everyone experiences losses throughout their lives and the
grief
that surfaces during these challenging times. Being in a group to process and share your feelings and experiences can be helpful. Vanya uses her years of nature based practise to support ...
Healing from Grief
Join us to learn ways to navigate pain after
loss
and moving through
grief
.
Hosted by Wellness North Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified
Group meets in Port Coquitlam, BC V3C
Join us to learn ways to navigate pain after
loss
and moving through
grief
.
Mindful Exploration for Youth
Mindfulness based therapy group for teens. Runs for 4-weeks and includes home practice. The group support teens in exploring different mindfulness practices and how it might be useful for them. Youth will explore 4 different kinds of mindfulness and how ...
Mindfulness based therapy group for teens. Runs for 4-weeks and includes home practice. The group support teens in exploring different mindfulness practices and how it might be useful for them. Youth will explore 4 different kinds of mindfulness and how ...
Revision Writer's Group
Reclaim your voice. Creative writing is one of the most powerful ways to process our emotions because it allows us to gain authority over how our story is told. Emotional experiences often elude verbal language. We may recall time shifts, ...
Reclaim your voice. Creative writing is one of the most powerful ways to process our emotions because it allows us to gain authority over how our story is told. Emotional experiences often elude verbal language. We may recall time shifts, ...
Calibrating True North
This 2.5 day group workshop is for you if you don't know what you want from life, or what life wants from you. Perhaps your life is in transition and you are looking for inspiration for a new path, or ...
This 2.5 day group workshop is for you if you don't know what you want from life, or what life wants from you. Perhaps your life is in transition and you are looking for inspiration for a new path, or ...
MindSET Concussion Wellness Group
The MindSET Concussion Wellness Program is a unique 8 week psychoeducational and therapeutic opportunity for people experiencing lingering concussion symptoms. The 8 group sessions are augmented by 1:1 counselling between weekly meetings to ensure that each participant is integrating the ...
Hosted by MindSET:Rebuilding Lives after Concussion, Brain Injury & Stroke
Counsellor, RCC, MSc, MEd, CBIS
Verified
Group meets in Kamloops, BC V2C
The MindSET Concussion Wellness Program is a unique 8 week psychoeducational and therapeutic opportunity for people experiencing lingering concussion symptoms. The 8 group sessions are augmented by 1:1 counselling between weekly meetings to ensure that each participant is integrating the ...
Closed childhood trauma group
Are you a survivor of Childhood Trauma? Do you want to have healthy relationships? Be a better parent, partner or friend? This closed group is designed for survivors of childhood trauma. We will explore the family of origin dynamics as ...
Hosted by Trauma Transformed Emdr Ptsd Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCC, RSW, EMDR
Verified
Group meets in Vancouver, BC V6B
Are you a survivor of Childhood Trauma? Do you want to have healthy relationships? Be a better parent, partner or friend? This closed group is designed for survivors of childhood trauma. We will explore the family of origin dynamics as ...
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Grief Support Groups
How long does therapy take for grief?
There is no exact timeline for grief counseling. Some people may start to feel better after just a few sessions, while others may take months or longer to feel relief. Some specific approaches, including some types of CBT, may involve a set number of sessions, or therapy may be open-ended until the patient determines they are ready to wrap up. Just as there is no right or wrong way to grieve, there is no right or wrong way to seek therapy for grief.
When should you seek therapy for grief?
Many people mistakenly believe that their grief needs to be debilitating or all-encompassing to warrant therapy. This is not the case. While people who experience severe, prolonged grief—particularly those who are considering self-harm or engaging in unhealthy substance use—are especially likely to benefit from therapy, so too are people whose grief is less intense but still interfering with well-being or daily functioning. In practice, almost anyone struggling to process a loss could benefit from grief counseling.
Can grief be managed without therapy?
Oftentimes, yes. Grief is a near-universal part of being human, and many find that their grief, while profound, does not stop them from participating in day-to-day life and steadily eases over time without outside help. For others, however, the harsh pain of early grief persists for months or years or leaves them unable to function. This group is especially likely to benefit from seeing a therapist, who can guide them through their grief and help them reconnect with the world.
What happens if grief is left untreated?
Because grief does not in itself necessitate therapy, untreated grief will often resolve on its own. However, for some people—particularly those who would qualify for a diagnosis of prolonged grief disorder—untreated grief can be a source of seemingly endless pain or lead them to withdraw from the world. In such cases, treatment can be indispensable, as it can help an individual adapt to the loss and start living again.
What is the difference between Group Therapy and a Support Group?
British Columbia Support Groups and Group Therapy both offer a safe place to explore important issues. It is important, however, to understand the difference between the two.
Group therapy in British Columbia is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in British Columbia are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
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.
Group therapy in British Columbia is led by a therapist, group psychotherapist, or group counselor, and is generally structured around an issue. The therapist guides the group through a program as the group works together to better understand thoughts and feelings. Experienced therapists lead psychotherapy groups for various ages, such as adults, and specific issues including anger management, anxiety, and coping skills.
Support groups in British Columbia are usually facilitated by a therapist or counselor, but can also be led by members with lived experiences. Generally, a support group is less structured than a therapy group. Support groups bring together members to provide support and strength to each other, often around a common challenge such as addiction or grief.
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.