Comprehensive DBT Program
A 26-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program involving individual therapy, group therapy, and phone skills coaching. DBT is helpful for people who have trouble understanding and managing their emotions by developing skills and strategies that allow people to deal with life's ...
A 26-week Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program involving individual therapy, group therapy, and phone skills coaching. DBT is helpful for people who have trouble understanding and managing their emotions by developing skills and strategies that allow people to deal with life's ...
Moms and Mental Health Group (M & Ms)
Creating a space for mothers to connect, support, learn, share and find a sense of belonging with one another while providing the opportunity to explore the different emotional challenges that motherhood can bring.
Hosted by Life Unscripted Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lethbridge, AB T1J
Creating a space for mothers to connect, support, learn, share and find a sense of belonging with one another while providing the opportunity to explore the different emotional challenges that motherhood can bring.
Art Therapy Group for Grieving Teens (Calgary)
An in-person (Calgary) group for teens (ages 13-18) who are grieving a death loss. This is a therapy group that aims to facilitate healing for teens struggling with their grief from a death. Start Date October 1st, 2024 - November ...
Hosted by Lark and Raven Wellness
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2G
An in-person (Calgary) group for teens (ages 13-18) who are grieving a death loss. This is a therapy group that aims to facilitate healing for teens struggling with their grief from a death. Start Date October 1st, 2024 - November ...
Men's Workshop (The Forge)
This is a workshop for men to find solutions to the barriers and challenges of navigating today's modern world. You will learn to manage anger/anxiety, tackle relationship problems, and develop more purpose/motivation in your life. You will understand that you ...
Hosted by Chris Lefebvre
Psychologist, BSc, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
This is a workshop for men to find solutions to the barriers and challenges of navigating today's modern world. You will learn to manage anger/anxiety, tackle relationship problems, and develop more purpose/motivation in your life. You will understand that you ...
DBT Skills Group
I am offering a virtual DBT Skills Group that starts 30 April and runs every Tuesday. This group runs for 12 weeks from 6p-8p MST a is open to residents of AB, ON, and NS.
Hosted by Audra Potter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2C
I am offering a virtual DBT Skills Group that starts 30 April and runs every Tuesday. This group runs for 12 weeks from 6p-8p MST a is open to residents of AB, ON, and NS.
Virtual Mom's Group for New Moms
This group is designed for new moms who are experiencing struggles with the transition to motherhood. In this group participants will talk about the variety of different highs and lows of becoming a mother. It is a 6 week group ...
Hosted by Evergreen Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, RSW, MSW, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Olds, AB T4H
This group is designed for new moms who are experiencing struggles with the transition to motherhood. In this group participants will talk about the variety of different highs and lows of becoming a mother. It is a 6 week group ...
How to Rescue a Lapse or RElapse.
Join licensed and CACCF certified Addictions Counselor Shirvington Hannays, CCAC, CCTACP and CCS-AC to explore and master the first 2 proven steps from his "5 Steps Brief Intervention and "RAPIDrelapseResure". Which can: (a.) Get you quickly back on track for ...
Hosted by Shirvington M. A. Hannays
Counsellor, CCS-AC, CCTACP, CCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2L
Join licensed and CACCF certified Addictions Counselor Shirvington Hannays, CCAC, CCTACP and CCS-AC to explore and master the first 2 proven steps from his "5 Steps Brief Intervention and "RAPIDrelapseResure". Which can: (a.) Get you quickly back on track for ...
ADHD Group Counselling for Students
Full day sessions are being offered during the month of August - Tuesday, Aug. 15th for high school students (including those who have just graduated) and Tuesday, Aug. 22nd for junior high students. Support and strategies are offered related to ...
Full day sessions are being offered during the month of August - Tuesday, Aug. 15th for high school students (including those who have just graduated) and Tuesday, Aug. 22nd for junior high students. Support and strategies are offered related to ...
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group is one of four components that make up Comprehensive DBT. A variety of evidenced-based skills are taught during the 2-hour DBT Skills Group. This is a closed group reserved for clients who are ...
Hosted by Ellen M Klaver
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group is one of four components that make up Comprehensive DBT. A variety of evidenced-based skills are taught during the 2-hour DBT Skills Group. This is a closed group reserved for clients who are ...
Mindfulness/CBT for Women’s Sexual Pain
The goal of this group is to encourage participants to reconnect and engage with their sexuality by learning and practicing mindfulness exercises to cultivate present-moment awareness, acceptance of what is, self-compassion, and stress reduction; learning accurate and current information on ...
The goal of this group is to encourage participants to reconnect and engage with their sexuality by learning and practicing mindfulness exercises to cultivate present-moment awareness, acceptance of what is, self-compassion, and stress reduction; learning accurate and current information on ...
Divorce Support Group
We are a new small informal group meeting once a month. During group sessions, members have the opportunity to share their feelings of pain, loneliness, and rejection in a safe environment of support.
Hosted by Celest Gilmour
Counsellor, BA, RPC-C, ACTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Lethbridge, AB T1K
We are a new small informal group meeting once a month. During group sessions, members have the opportunity to share their feelings of pain, loneliness, and rejection in a safe environment of support.
McAtee Family Psychology
McAtee Psychology provides specialized therapy & assessment services to children & adolescents, couples, and adults. Our approach is based on our experiences as teachers, coaches, and clinicians. Our initial appointment includes an assessment of your presenting concerns/problems and your goals ...
Hosted by Ally Venturo
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2Z
McAtee Psychology provides specialized therapy & assessment services to children & adolescents, couples, and adults. Our approach is based on our experiences as teachers, coaches, and clinicians. Our initial appointment includes an assessment of your presenting concerns/problems and your goals ...
Achievements Unlimited Therapy Services Inc.
Achievements Unlimited (AU) is an integrated team of therapists, specializing in SLP, OT, and psychology. The team has provided specialized services for over 10 years, with each member having 10-30 years experience with children with developmental disabilities. Their approach combines ...
Hosted by Erin Palma (Diana)
Psychologist, MS, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3M
Achievements Unlimited (AU) is an integrated team of therapists, specializing in SLP, OT, and psychology. The team has provided specialized services for over 10 years, with each member having 10-30 years experience with children with developmental disabilities. Their approach combines ...
Emotion Regulation Skills Group for Adults
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Living In Recovery
Living in Recovery is a voluntary 26 - or 52 - week in-person recovery skills group, in compliance with current AHS Covid- 19 protocols . Each group is 2 hours and 15 minutes , client -driven, and process oriented. Our ...
Hosted by Therapy Collective Inc
Counsellor, CCC, MPCC, PrPsych, RPC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2T
Living in Recovery is a voluntary 26 - or 52 - week in-person recovery skills group, in compliance with current AHS Covid- 19 protocols . Each group is 2 hours and 15 minutes , client -driven, and process oriented. Our ...
Supporting Wellness Presenter
I have presented to many different agencies offering lunch workshops, training, and speaking on many areas such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, family systems, stress relief, joy, and happiness, workplace stress, marriage, and relationships. Inquire kate@supportingwellness.c om
I have presented to many different agencies offering lunch workshops, training, and speaking on many areas such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, family systems, stress relief, joy, and happiness, workplace stress, marriage, and relationships. Inquire kate@supportingwellness.c om
Art & Meditation Group
This 4 week series uses therapeutic Art Making and Meditation to Support Overall Wellbeing by accessing deeper awareness of who we are and build inner strength for resilience during times of stress. Facilitated by Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, Kundalini ...
Hosted by Centre of the HeART Art & Somatic Therapy
Art Therapist, RCAT, RTC, CT, DKATI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3G
This 4 week series uses therapeutic Art Making and Meditation to Support Overall Wellbeing by accessing deeper awareness of who we are and build inner strength for resilience during times of stress. Facilitated by Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, Kundalini ...
Fundamentals of Adult ADHD
Get ADHD-friendly strategies and step-by-step guidance to develop time-management, organizational, and planning skills. Meet new people, have fun and better understand yourself. Find out what works for you! Based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for ADHD (CBT for ADHD). An individual ...
Hosted by Brenda Logan - Aspen Grove Counselling
Counsellor, RN , BScN, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2E
Get ADHD-friendly strategies and step-by-step guidance to develop time-management, organizational, and planning skills. Meet new people, have fun and better understand yourself. Find out what works for you! Based on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for ADHD (CBT for ADHD). An individual ...
Tackling Perfectionism-Girls
If you have a daughter in junior/high school that has a fear of failing, has to do everything 'just right', and compares herself to others...this is the workshop for her. The downsides to being caught in a “never good enough ...
Hosted by Melanie Badour
Psychologist, MC, BEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2S
If you have a daughter in junior/high school that has a fear of failing, has to do everything 'just right', and compares herself to others...this is the workshop for her. The downsides to being caught in a “never good enough ...
Mental Health First Aid - Basic
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has created this certified course to increase knowledge and awareness about mental health. This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and ...
The Mental Health Commission of Canada has created this certified course to increase knowledge and awareness about mental health. This course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance related, mood related, anxiety and trauma related, and ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Alberta?
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.