Support Groups in Dartmouth, NS

To provide individuals who support loved ones with knowledge, communication skills & confidence to deal more effectively in their supportive role.
Hosted by Neal S Henderson
Counsellor, CCC, RCT-C, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Is your relationship struggling? Do you feel like you and your partner are always in distress? Something that I offer that may help is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). If you want to enhance your emotional connection or overcome your relationship distress, I can help. I also offer Behavioral Family Therapy (BFT) is a type of counseling that helps families improve their relationships and how they interact with each other. You're not alone, let’s connect so you can work together the relationships you’d like to have. I offer direct billing, and evening and weekend appointments. I’m looking forward to us working together.
(902) 901-5834 View (902) 901-5834
MBCT is an evidence-based treatment approach for coping with anxiety, depression and emotional distress. This 9 week program combines the practice of mindfulness with the ideas of cognitive therapy. Mindfulness is about paying attention, on purpose, to the present moment without judgement. The core principles and skills of mindfulness facilitate greater awareness and acceptance of thoughts, emotions and sensations which help us break free from automatic, habitual responses that are often unhelpful to our well-being. Mindfulness also cultivates compassion towards ourselves and others. Cognitive therapy interrupts negative, unhealthy thought patterns that lead to depressive and anxious spirals.
Hosted by Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc.
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. Formerly Jacqueline Milner-Clerk & Associates, DPS now works collaboratively with Jacqueline's Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
(866) 909-4868 View (866) 909-4868
Starting October 21st for 8 weeks excluding Remembrance holiday. Learn multiple practical coping skills to help with trauma stabilization, impulsiveness, problem behaviors such as alcohol/substance use, ADHD and mood regulation. This module will focus on crisis survival skills, acceptance strategies, and mindfulness. Co-facilitating with Following Seas Psychotherapy - Sam Sarty, MSW, RSW.
Hosted by Jessica Heidebrecht
Registered Social Worker, MSW, MDiv, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Hi! I’m Jessica. To me, therapy is a space for you to experience a strong caring relationship, explore your history with the intent of potentially linking it to current day struggles, learn practical coping strategies, and ultimately be supported to thrive in a world that is so often wrought with difficulty. I use evidence-based methods from a structured and holistic approach, sometimes assigning homework. I work hard to tailor your treatment experience based on comprehensive assessment and treating you as a human being, not just a client.
(782) 800-0895 View (782) 800-0895
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills group
Hosted by Neal S Henderson
Counsellor, CCC, RCT-C, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Is your relationship struggling? Do you feel like you and your partner are always in distress? Something that I offer that may help is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). If you want to enhance your emotional connection or overcome your relationship distress, I can help. I also offer Behavioral Family Therapy (BFT) is a type of counseling that helps families improve their relationships and how they interact with each other. You're not alone, let’s connect so you can work together the relationships you’d like to have. I offer direct billing, and evening and weekend appointments. I’m looking forward to us working together.
(902) 901-5834 View (902) 901-5834
MSC is an empirically supported 8 week program designed to cultivate the skill of self-compassion. MSC teaches core principles and essential tools for treating yourself in a kind, compassionate way whenever you suffer, fail or feel inadequate rather than the typical response of self-criticism, self-denial, or self-absorption. Self-compassion provides emotional strength and resilience, allowing us to admit our shortcomings, forgive ourselves, motivate ourselves with kindness, care for others, and be fully human. Self-compassion can be learned by anyone, even those from an unaffectionate childhood or who feel uncomfortable when they are good to themselves.
Hosted by Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc.
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dartmouth, NS B2Y
Dartmouth Psychological Services Inc. is a team of collaborative and caring practitioners who have been providing evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families in the HRM for over 20 years. Formerly Jacqueline Milner-Clerk & Associates, DPS now works collaboratively with Jacqueline's Breathe Mindfulness Centre, which specializes in offering mindfulness and compassion-based classes, workshops and group programs.
(866) 909-4868 View (866) 909-4868
This 6-session group provides participants with skills development in self-regulation and communication. Participants will also engage in play-based role-play experiences so they can transfer learned skills to peer relationships.
Hosted by Maritime PTC
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, Ct
Verified Verified
Group meets in Dartmouth, NS B3B
We are a mental health clinic that services the entire family offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals across all age groups. These services include individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges and trauma experiences. Family therapy sessions are available to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships within the family unit. Couples counseling helps partners navigate relationship difficulties and enhance their connection.
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We offer anxiety resiliency groups for children 4 to 16 years. Our program addresses the cognitive, physiological and behavioral processes that are known to interact in development, maintenance and experience of anxiety. The program is proven to help children reduce anxiety and improve emotional regulation. Groups are offered: October to December and January to March. We also offer 8-week social skills groups for children in grades 2-3 and grades 4-6. The groups fosters emotional resiliency, academic success, and promote the healthy expression of emotions. Individual sessions are also available to children and adolescents any time of year.
Hosted by Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services
Psychologist, MA, DEd, PSYCH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3H
Our practice is a private clinic that offers psychological services by regulated psychologists. The mission of Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services is to promote improved mental health for individuals, families and the community using empirically based and scientifically proven assessment and treatment techniques. All psychologists at Dr. S. Gerald Hann Psychological Services are dedicated to the highest ethical standards and approach each and every client with compassion and respect.
(902) 903-2249 View (902) 903-2249
EFFT workshop is geared for adoptive & Foster parents of children who have been exposed to trauma &/or attachment disruption. EFFT is rooted in a deep belief in the healing power of families. It is an evidence based model that provides parents with tools that can help restore connections in their relationship with their child, & can lead parents to feel more empowered when met with tough parenting situations at home. Two day intensive workshop - Friday and Saturday 9:00-4:00 Date TBA. Please contact the office to be added to the workshop waitlist &/or book a parenting appointment.
Hosted by Lois Ells
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
It’s difficult to watch your usually thoughtful child/teen struggling with their big emotions. Your child who is usually wise beyond their years becomes quickly unglued. You’re pretty sure that anxiety, worries or low self-esteem are hiding under the big tears, emotional meltdowns, ‘sassy’ attitude and anger. While you desperately want to be there to support your child and help them through this turbulent time, the accumulation of stressors from the demands of life and parenting through a pandemic make it hard for you to be the parent you want to be in those moments.
(902) 700-5579 View (902) 700-5579
This group focuses on resource-oriented receptive music listening experiences and group processing for those who have trauma & dissociation. Please note: this group is currently full for Fall 2019.
Hosted by Erin Montgomery
Counsellor, MEd, MTA, FAMI, CCC, RCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3K
My work includes a deep commitment to the well-being of my clients. I work with those who are 19 and older and offer individual as well as group sessions. I understand that stress affects our mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual selves. In my specialized practice, I support people whose difficult life experiences have resulted in post traumatic and dissociative responses, as well as anxiety and depression. I assist my clients to make the shift from surviving to thriving. I often work experientially in sessions using parts work and music, with a focus on relationship and emotion. We'll collaborate on a plan that works for you.
(902) 448-2138 View (902) 448-2138
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) has been shown to reduce the experience of chronic pain. The 12-week group teaches you coping and resiliency skills so life can become about what you can do, not what you can't. Groups are held online so you may attend from wherever you are comfortable, and if you miss, you will receive an audio recording of what you missed. All materials are included; One individual session (not included in price of group) is required for assessment pre-group. Fees are billed weekly at $75 each week for 12 weeks; receipts may be turned in to your insurance provider.
Hosted by DBT Karin Klassen R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
(902) 809-7792 View (902) 809-7792
Location: Virtual via Zoom Dates: Wednesday evenings beginning May 11, 2022 *8 weeks* Cost: $300 Who should attend: Parents and caregivers of children between birth and six years of age. **At times, all parents feel lost about what our children might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.**
Hosted by Jenna Arsenault
Counsellor, MEd, RCT-C, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
Hi, my name is Jenna, owner and Counselling Therapist at Mountain View Counselling. I specialize in infant and early childhood mental health. When working with children and teens, I work closely with you, the child’s caregiver. You are the most important person in your child’s life, and therapy will be most effective if we work together as a team. Sessions may include parent coaching sessions, child-focused sessions or family sessions. Often, a combination of these sessions is involved. In addition to these services, I also provide counselling services to mothers; providing support and care during the transition to motherhood.
(902) 901-5906 View (902) 901-5906
Hosted by Jarah Gregory
Counsellor, MACP, RCT-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4B
(782) 492-0243 View (782) 492-0243
For caregivers of children of any age struggling with intense emotions (ex. shame, anger); mental health (ex. anxiety, depression); or difficult life stressors. Equipping caregivers with practical strategies through education, demonstration and skills practice to: become their child's emotion coach; strengthen their relationship; & parents will be supported with their reactions that surface in this challenging journey. This Workshop is geared for caregivers of kids, teens or adult-children. One day intensive therapeutic workshop. Contact the office to be added to the workshop waiting list &/or book an online session to work on learning skills in the meantime.
Hosted by Lois Ells
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
It’s difficult to watch your usually thoughtful child/teen struggling with their big emotions. Your child who is usually wise beyond their years becomes quickly unglued. You’re pretty sure that anxiety, worries or low self-esteem are hiding under the big tears, emotional meltdowns, ‘sassy’ attitude and anger. While you desperately want to be there to support your child and help them through this turbulent time, the accumulation of stressors from the demands of life and parenting through a pandemic make it hard for you to be the parent you want to be in those moments.
(902) 700-5579 View (902) 700-5579
12 week x 90 minute online DBT skills group for high emotional dysregulation that negatively affects your life: Learn to read your body like it's a stress barometer, identify 'in the moment' urges and ways to overcome them, and ultimately identify and deconstruct triggers. New groups start regularly and include all materials. An audio record will be provided if you miss a session. Fees are billed weekly at $75 each week for 12 weeks; receipts may be turned in to your insurance provider.
Hosted by DBT Karin Klassen R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
The focus of my practice is to treat people who have emotional dysregulation - stress! This can be due to a mood or personality disorder, chronic pain, trauma or complex trauma, or a major life transition. I use practical, evidence based therapies such as DBT (Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Clinical Hypnosis, and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) to help you fulfill your goals, getting back to living a meaningful, peaceful, productive life. One focus of my practice is treating current military members and veterans.
(902) 809-7792 View (902) 809-7792
Beginning with contemplative and mindfulness practices we prepare the ground for healing circle practice. Speaking from our truth, both from our brokenness and our wholeness, we discover our healing intentions. Listening to others around the circle with patience and compassion, healing begins. Then we enter into the open space of the circle to play. Willing to play we extend our imagination into what is possible for us. In play we also develop awareness-insight into what we hold onto as obstacles, emotional patterns, and distorted cognitive projections that prevent us from moving forward. Releasing these we arrive whole here now.
Hosted by Timothy R Walker
Counsellor, PhD, CCC, NSRCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3H
I work from the perspective that everyone has basic healthiness, a natural yearning for brilliant sanity and the wisdom of wholeness as part of their being. Conditioning and confusion can obscure these endowments but they are never absent. My job is to help draw out this wisdom for healing that is already there, by encouraging awareness. I begin with client-centered listening that honours where you are now, and the change you want. I then move into more experiential work to facilitate transformation. The contract for change and the pace of change is always in the client's hands
(902) 510-0189 View (902) 510-0189
The executive functioning intervention is available to late high school and post-secondary students. Executive functioning is subdivided into multiple, diverse skills, namely, working memory (updating), shifting (cognitive flexibility), and inhibition (ability to “put on the breaks”). Executive functioning skills play an important role in student success, as students are required to set, plan for, and work towards achieving long-term goals. The intervention combines Goal Management Training (Levine et al., 2000, 2011) with the Dynamic Coaching approach (Kennedy, 2017) to provide a program that involves didactic and personalized cognitive remediation, as well as enhancing student motivation.
Hosted by Robyn McClure
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3J
Originally from Annapolis Valley, Dr. McClure graduated from Acadia University with a Bachelor of Science degree. She then achieved distinction as a Killam Laureate during her graduate studies at The University of British Columbia, where she completed two master’s degrees and a Ph.D. After a decade of training out west, Dr. McClure returned home to her family in Nova Scotia.
(902) 903-3316 View (902) 903-3316
This virtual group occurs weekly for 8 weeks. Caregivers learn strategies to support their children's self-regulation. Participants also gain peer support and review the 4 S's. ( safety, structure, support and supervision).
Hosted by Maritime PTC
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RCT, Ct
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
We are a mental health clinic that services the entire family offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals across all age groups. These services include individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges and trauma experiences. Family therapy sessions are available to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships within the family unit. Couples counseling helps partners navigate relationship difficulties and enhance their connection.
(902) 912-2588 View (902) 912-2588
A group for mental health professionals who desire to better understand their patients as well as their work. We work together to combine theory and technique in ways that resolve both the patient's and the therapist's resistance to change and growth.
Hosted by Judith Singer Bates
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3K
I am best able to help clients who are desirous of making changes in their lives and understand that "the slower you go, the faster you get there". My practice provides a safe space for patients to put all of their thoughts and feelings into words. As patients talk, they learn about themselves and better understand their journey. As the unconscious becomes conscious, patients are able to make more thoughtful and meaningful choices and thus begin to live more full and meaningful lives.
(902) 901-5250 View (902) 901-5250
Wavelength Psychotherapy offers two-day intensive Emotion Focused Family Therapy workshops. These workshops offer an opportunity for parents and caregivers of individuals struggling with mental health issues, regardless of their age. Through education, demonstration and skills practice, parents and caregivers will become equipped with practical strategies to 1) manage symptoms, 2) become an emotion coach and 3) repair relationships. Parents and caregivers will also be supported to identify, work through and overcome many obstacles that surface in this challenging journey.
Hosted by Cheryl Aubie
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3K
I work with adults and couples to help improve their mental health and wellness, particularly those with emotional difficulties including feeling anxious or depressed, stressed about life events and transitions, and relationship difficulties. My work with couples and parents uses an attachment and emotion focused approach but I have been trained in several psychotherapeutic modalities including, EFT, EFFT, CBT, group therapy and motivational interviewing.
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Support for those with anger issues. These five week groups will look at general causes as well as specific triggers among group members. Participants will be placed in a group suitable for them. These groups are ongoing throughout the year.
Hosted by Debbie Bowyer
Counsellor, MAC, AC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
My approach is to allow you to bring your past into the present so that you can develop skills that free you to thrive in the future. I provide a safe, open and encouraging space to equip and free you to do three things: * identify automatic negative, limiting or unproductive thoughts and behaviours, and imagine a life beyond them; * move from the bondage of those thoughts and behaviours, into a freedom of intention and choice where you can live life with purpose and passion; * develop the skill to sustain this freedom on your own.
(866) 210-5422 View (866) 210-5422

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How can I find a support group in Dartmouth?

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.

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.