Support Groups in Hamilton, ON
Social Skills for grades sk-6
This social skills program is specifically designed to meet the learning needs of children impacted by ADHD, Aspergers/ASD, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, and other struggles that negatively impact social skills.
Help your child learn conflict resolution, anger management, how to get ...
Hosted by Family Kinnections
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BCW, CYW, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8V
This social skills program is specifically designed to meet the learning needs of children impacted by ADHD, Aspergers/ASD, Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, and other struggles that negatively impact social skills.
Help your child learn conflict resolution, anger management, how to get ...
Yoga for mental health & stress management - HOLD
ZOOM ONLY. Join in on movement, breathing, and mindfulness in this one hour session. You will have time to check in after the session, ask questions, and share your experience.
Hosted by Shannon Knutson - Trauma Therapist
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8R
ZOOM ONLY. Join in on movement, breathing, and mindfulness in this one hour session. You will have time to check in after the session, ask questions, and share your experience.
Connected Fathers
This is an ACT-based, eight-week program aimed at improving co-parenting outcomes, fostering positive parenting skills and reducing abusive behaviours in men.
Hosted by The Zen Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8V
This is an ACT-based, eight-week program aimed at improving co-parenting outcomes, fostering positive parenting skills and reducing abusive behaviours in men.
Caregivers Group
Caregivers Corner is a new virtual group we are offering at Cherry Tree Counselling to support the often unseen, unpaid and silent army of caregivers in our community. Find support, strength, resources and community here. For more information, visit us ...
Hosted by Cherry Tree Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Caregivers Corner is a new virtual group we are offering at Cherry Tree Counselling to support the often unseen, unpaid and silent army of caregivers in our community. Find support, strength, resources and community here. For more information, visit us ...
Clinical supervision including CRPO and CASC
I have 14 years experience as a clinical supervisor. I am available for individual or small group supervision including CRPO and CASC clinical supervision requirements. I can accommodate online or in office, please contact for more information.
Hosted by Claire Gosselin, Counselling and Supervision
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8L
I have 14 years experience as a clinical supervisor. I am available for individual or small group supervision including CRPO and CASC clinical supervision requirements. I can accommodate online or in office, please contact for more information.
Spousal/Partner Loss Support
Facilitated by Kristen Lew-Byrne, RSW & Cyndy Roberts. Every Thursday from 1PM-3PM for 8 weeks starting February 15, 2024 and ending Thursday April 4, 2024.
Hosted by Grief Loss And Bereavement Kristen Lew-Byrne Growing In Grief
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Facilitated by Kristen Lew-Byrne, RSW & Cyndy Roberts. Every Thursday from 1PM-3PM for 8 weeks starting February 15, 2024 and ending Thursday April 4, 2024.
The Power of Resilience™
This 8-week group is for individuals who are recovering from trauma, addiction, andor the adverse effects of stress. Participants will learn to activate the process of resilience by learning skills through concrete cognitive-behavioural tools, mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, etc. The ...
Hosted by Accepting Clients For Online Therapy Leila Coulibaly
Registered Psychotherapist, MsPsy
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8M
This 8-week group is for individuals who are recovering from trauma, addiction, andor the adverse effects of stress. Participants will learn to activate the process of resilience by learning skills through concrete cognitive-behavioural tools, mindfulness techniques, positive psychology, etc. The ...
Free Drop-In Mental Health Support & Social Group
This group allows for participants to engage in various activities, including colouring, playing card games, or discussing mental health challenges with peers. One of the Stardust Team Members will over see this group and engage in peer support, as well ...
Hosted by Stardust Therapeutic Collective
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RSSW, SSW, BSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8M
This group allows for participants to engage in various activities, including colouring, playing card games, or discussing mental health challenges with peers. One of the Stardust Team Members will over see this group and engage in peer support, as well ...
Living & Breathing Deeply Through Yoga for Adults
Combining cognitive behavioural therapy and yoga into an eight session counselling group, this group is limited to five group members and runs for eight weeks. Issues addressed may include (but is not limited to) anxiety, depression, self confidence, loneliness, stress, ...
Hosted by Timothy Gordon
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8V
Combining cognitive behavioural therapy and yoga into an eight session counselling group, this group is limited to five group members and runs for eight weeks. Issues addressed may include (but is not limited to) anxiety, depression, self confidence, loneliness, stress, ...
Parent and Tot Mindfulness
Interactive and fun parent-child group focusing on mindfulness and connection. Taking place in the Hamilton area.
Hosted by Amber Rutherford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L0R
Interactive and fun parent-child group focusing on mindfulness and connection. Taking place in the Hamilton area.
Live Your Values
So many of us fall into patterns of feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. The Live Your Values clinic will help you acknowledge and re-prioritize what’s important to you, so that you can live a life that truly fulfills you. This ...
Hosted by Shareen Kaur Rikhraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8H
So many of us fall into patterns of feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. The Live Your Values clinic will help you acknowledge and re-prioritize what’s important to you, so that you can live a life that truly fulfills you. This ...
Relational Consultation Group (Virtual)
Welcoming newer practitioners seeking a supportive consultation group as they build confidence in private practice. The group will meet the first Friday morning of each month for 90 minutes, for 12 months. After this point, group members will have the ...
Hosted by Danielle Hulan
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8P
Welcoming newer practitioners seeking a supportive consultation group as they build confidence in private practice. The group will meet the first Friday morning of each month for 90 minutes, for 12 months. After this point, group members will have the ...
Anxiety and Stress Management in a Complex World
This 5 week virtual recovery group offers participants concrete tools, techniques, resources and support to better manage complex events and challenging situations. Participants will learn ways to relieve stress and anxiety, strengthen relationships, manage challenges and improve quality of life. ...
Hosted by Deborah Jones
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L0R
This 5 week virtual recovery group offers participants concrete tools, techniques, resources and support to better manage complex events and challenging situations. Participants will learn ways to relieve stress and anxiety, strengthen relationships, manage challenges and improve quality of life. ...
Wool & Wellness
Wool & Wellness: A Fiber-Arts Wellness Group lead by Allyson Gassner, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Saturdays at 11am to 12:30pm at the Dundas Driving Park in Dundas, Ontario. There is an investment of $15 per session. Price includes HST. Each ...
Hosted by Allyson Gassner
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Wool & Wellness: A Fiber-Arts Wellness Group lead by Allyson Gassner, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Saturdays at 11am to 12:30pm at the Dundas Driving Park in Dundas, Ontario. There is an investment of $15 per session. Price includes HST. Each ...
Online Grief Workshop for Women-Starts March 30th
If you are a woman who has experienced the loss of a significant other due to illness and are looking for guidance to find your way forward… I'm here to help. By the end of this workshop, you should have ...
Hosted by Pamela Giarrizzo
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8N
If you are a woman who has experienced the loss of a significant other due to illness and are looking for guidance to find your way forward… I'm here to help. By the end of this workshop, you should have ...
Mindful Self Compassion
Hosted by Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8P
Mindfulness in Nature- Fall Workshop Series
Come explore the benefits of mindfulness and nature exposure through guided meditations and mindfulness activities by Danielle McCallum Registered Psychotherapist. Benefits of mindfulness and nature exposure have been shown to: increase emotion regulation, improve mental clarity, reduce somatic and cognitive ...
Hosted by Danielle McCallum
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Come explore the benefits of mindfulness and nature exposure through guided meditations and mindfulness activities by Danielle McCallum Registered Psychotherapist. Benefits of mindfulness and nature exposure have been shown to: increase emotion regulation, improve mental clarity, reduce somatic and cognitive ...
MYACT Group Therapy
MYACT (Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) combines third wave cognitive behavioural therapy approach with yoga, meditation & group exercises/discussion into each weekly session. This group has limited spots available and runs for eight weeks. Issues addressed may include (but ...
Hosted by Steve Ferrell
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8R
MYACT (Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) combines third wave cognitive behavioural therapy approach with yoga, meditation & group exercises/discussion into each weekly session. This group has limited spots available and runs for eight weeks. Issues addressed may include (but ...
Honest as a Mother (postpartum group)
ONLINE GROUP This 6 session psychoeducational group is geared towards postpartum women and babies. Delivered entirely online, each session builds upon the next with the overall goal of creating safer spaces for moms to talk about postpartum mental health issues.
Hosted by Thecompassionproject.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, EdD, CCC-S, CCS-AC, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
ONLINE GROUP This 6 session psychoeducational group is geared towards postpartum women and babies. Delivered entirely online, each session builds upon the next with the overall goal of creating safer spaces for moms to talk about postpartum mental health issues.
Couples Counselling Centre
At Couples Counselling Centre, we are on a mission to help families thrive. We work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families. We believe the bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home. Your relationship is too important ...
Hosted by Christian Couple And Individual Therapy Stephanie Doerr
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MACP, RP (Q), LPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9K
At Couples Counselling Centre, we are on a mission to help families thrive. We work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families. We believe the bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home. Your relationship is too important ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Hamilton?
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.