Understand the way trauma impacts your nervous system and learn practical coping and regulation tools you can use in your everyday life. This group/workshop is on September 24th 2025.
Understand the way trauma impacts your nervous system and learn practical coping and regulation tools you can use in your everyday life. This group/workshop is on September 24th 2025.
A ten-week group for women 25 yrs & older. Provides education, and recovery & resiliency skills for adult survivors of trauma. The group will help you understand the many different thoughts, feelings and symptoms you may have as an adult after experiencing traumatic events. Members are provided with exercises and skills to foster safety and stability. We do not discuss our history. Potential participants will speak with Erin before registering for group to ensure that it is appropriate for them. Next group beginning January 2025. Fee is $600 for the 10 week program. Email now to be contacted when registration opens.
A ten-week group for women 25 yrs & older. Provides education, and recovery & resiliency skills for adult survivors of trauma. The group will help you understand the many different thoughts, feelings and symptoms you may have as an adult after experiencing traumatic events. Members are provided with exercises and skills to foster safety and stability. We do not discuss our history. Potential participants will speak with Erin before registering for group to ensure that it is appropriate for them. Next group beginning January 2025. Fee is $600 for the 10 week program. Email now to be contacted when registration opens.
A four day Motherloss retreat at Oceanstone Resort & Spa in Nova Scotia. This deeply meaningful retreat is for women who have experienced Motherloss and are seeking time for themselves to explore their grief and connect with other women who can relate to their grief journey. This retreat is an invitation to a sacred space where self compassion is fostered, stories are honored, and deep healing is possible. This heart opening experience is offered by two grief and trauma informed therapists who have experienced Motherloss early on in their lives. Learn more at: https://motherlossretreat.podia.com/
A four day Motherloss retreat at Oceanstone Resort & Spa in Nova Scotia. This deeply meaningful retreat is for women who have experienced Motherloss and are seeking time for themselves to explore their grief and connect with other women who can relate to their grief journey. This retreat is an invitation to a sacred space where self compassion is fostered, stories are honored, and deep healing is possible. This heart opening experience is offered by two grief and trauma informed therapists who have experienced Motherloss early on in their lives. Learn more at: https://motherlossretreat.podia.com/
In this eight-week virtual program you will meet others who are going through similar pain. Residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland are eligible for the program.
Fee is $325 (no tax) for eight sessions. There is a limit of ten participants. Tender Tails is eligible for reimbursement with most extended health care plan providers.
Hosted by Kathleen Dunbar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW-CS, RSW, RVT
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3M
In this eight-week virtual program you will meet others who are going through similar pain. Residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, PEI, and Newfoundland are eligible for the program.
Fee is $325 (no tax) for eight sessions. There is a limit of ten participants. Tender Tails is eligible for reimbursement with most extended health care plan providers.
A group therapy providing coping strategies to manage the more annoying aspects of the menopause experience. With an emphasis on non medication methods of reducing the impact of menopause on daily life. Group provides peer support as well as information. Both the emotional and psychological impact of the menopause transition is explored.
A group therapy providing coping strategies to manage the more annoying aspects of the menopause experience. With an emphasis on non medication methods of reducing the impact of menopause on daily life. Group provides peer support as well as information. Both the emotional and psychological impact of the menopause transition is explored.
Addiction is a family illness. Family and Small Group Therapy for Addiction is rooted in compassion and empathy for loved ones who struggle with addiction. Hope, resilience and skills building will help you to help your family. In a small group (maximum 4), you will learn about addiction, how to establish boundaries, how to find resources and how to cope with crises. Group support will enable you to draw on the experiences of others, to address immediate problems, to develop solutions and to know you are not alone.
Addiction is a family illness. Family and Small Group Therapy for Addiction is rooted in compassion and empathy for loved ones who struggle with addiction. Hope, resilience and skills building will help you to help your family. In a small group (maximum 4), you will learn about addiction, how to establish boundaries, how to find resources and how to cope with crises. Group support will enable you to draw on the experiences of others, to address immediate problems, to develop solutions and to know you are not alone.
This five weeks online Art Therapy workshop series provides educational presentations and guided experiential art therapy exercises with sharing of images with the group (optional) and discussion. Topics include: 1) expressing thoughts and feelings and the connections between them through colour, shape, line and symbol, 2) art making for relaxation, mindfulness and visualization, 3) visual integration of conflicting beliefs, personification/characterization of issues, automatic art, narrative responses to one's art work and responding artistically to a myth, archetype or fairy tale for self-insight. Groups run 6-8pm AST, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 24, March 31.
This five weeks online Art Therapy workshop series provides educational presentations and guided experiential art therapy exercises with sharing of images with the group (optional) and discussion. Topics include: 1) expressing thoughts and feelings and the connections between them through colour, shape, line and symbol, 2) art making for relaxation, mindfulness and visualization, 3) visual integration of conflicting beliefs, personification/characterization of issues, automatic art, narrative responses to one's art work and responding artistically to a myth, archetype or fairy tale for self-insight. Groups run 6-8pm AST, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 24, March 31.
This group focuses on resource-oriented receptive music listening experiences, the related imagery, and group processing for those who have trauma & dissociation. This group will be offered January 2025. Please email me to be placed on the list for registration when it opens. Maximum 6 people.
This group focuses on resource-oriented receptive music listening experiences, the related imagery, and group processing for those who have trauma & dissociation. This group will be offered January 2025. Please email me to be placed on the list for registration when it opens. Maximum 6 people.
Understand the way trauma impacts your nervous system and learn practical coping and regulation tools you can use in your everyday life. This group/workshop is on September 24th 2025.
Hosted by Taylor Brydges Counselling Therapy
Counsellor, MA, RCT, CCC
Group meets in Halifax, NS B3K
Understand the way trauma impacts your nervous system and learn practical coping and regulation tools you can use in your everyday life. This group/workshop is on September 24th 2025.
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.
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.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills group
Have worked in numerous mental health and addictions settings with children, youth, adults, couples, and families.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy skills group
This 9 week group is exclusively for first responders and veterans that focuses on integrating mindfulness and emotional regulation skills into daily living. Ideal for those who struggle with anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, numbness and other intense emotions. Participants are welcome to self-refer and can expect an initial 1:1 appointment to determine goals for group and orientation.
This 9 week group is exclusively for first responders and veterans that focuses on integrating mindfulness and emotional regulation skills into daily living. Ideal for those who struggle with anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, numbness and other intense emotions. Participants are welcome to self-refer and can expect an initial 1:1 appointment to determine goals for group and orientation.
This 8-week in-person program is designed to help those who want to shift their mindset about their body; recognizing that repeated attempts to change appearance can only go so far in terms of appreciating and feeling compassionate toward their body. This group uses psychoeducation, skills development, between-session assignments, and support to help individuals on their journey to positive body image. It is designed for body image issues including those stemming from aging, injury, pregnancy, health issues, etc. It is not suited for those in current eating disorder behaviours; but is suited to those with stabilized symptoms.
This 8-week in-person program is designed to help those who want to shift their mindset about their body; recognizing that repeated attempts to change appearance can only go so far in terms of appreciating and feeling compassionate toward their body. This group uses psychoeducation, skills development, between-session assignments, and support to help individuals on their journey to positive body image. It is designed for body image issues including those stemming from aging, injury, pregnancy, health issues, etc. It is not suited for those in current eating disorder behaviours; but is suited to those with stabilized symptoms.
Designed for those seeking more peace, connection and improved quality of life. Deepen your relationships, set and maintain clear boundaries and disrupt unhelpful patterns and problematic people. Calibrate simply means using science to set mechanisms in place for creating an environment for achieving your missions. Systematic approach to account for controllables, neurobiological wiring (system 1, system 2 and default mode network), resources, genetics, strengths, needs, and identifying leavers to adjust and align mind, body and spirit more completely. Accelerating your mental, emotional, and spiritual agility will guide you to more clarity and mindful presence in your life.
Hosted by Nova Salutem Inc.
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, BA, CDWF™
Group meets in East Lawrencetown, NS B2Z
Designed for those seeking more peace, connection and improved quality of life. Deepen your relationships, set and maintain clear boundaries and disrupt unhelpful patterns and problematic people. Calibrate simply means using science to set mechanisms in place for creating an environment for achieving your missions. Systematic approach to account for controllables, neurobiological wiring (system 1, system 2 and default mode network), resources, genetics, strengths, needs, and identifying leavers to adjust and align mind, body and spirit more completely. Accelerating your mental, emotional, and spiritual agility will guide you to more clarity and mindful presence in your life.
To provide individuals who support loved ones with knowledge, communication skills & confidence to deal more effectively in their supportive role.
Have worked in numerous mental health and addictions settings with children, youth, adults, couples, and families.
To provide individuals who support loved ones with knowledge, communication skills & confidence to deal more effectively in their supportive role.
Facilitated by certified professionals in small PRIVATE HIRE cohorts or large groups. Online or In person, on site or off site. Quote provided based on number of participants, travel, expenses and custom designed delivery options. Programs can be adapted for specific audiences and needs. Workshops offered are 1) Gifts of Imperfection™ 2) BOLD™ 3) Daring Greatly™ 4) Rising Strong™
Hosted by Nova Salutem Inc.
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, BSW, BA, CDWF™
Group meets in East Lawrencetown, NS B2Z
Facilitated by certified professionals in small PRIVATE HIRE cohorts or large groups. Online or In person, on site or off site. Quote provided based on number of participants, travel, expenses and custom designed delivery options. Programs can be adapted for specific audiences and needs. Workshops offered are 1) Gifts of Imperfection™ 2) BOLD™ 3) Daring Greatly™ 4) Rising Strong™
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 Karin Klassen, MSc, MPhil (Health Psych), R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
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.
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.**
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.**
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 Karin Klassen, MSc, MPhil (Health Psych), R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Group meets in Bedford, NS B4A
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.
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.
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.
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Adults Support Groups
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Canada hold various licenses depending on their training and provincial requirements. Common therapy credentials include Registered Social Workers (RSW), Registered Psychotherapists, and Certified Canadian Counsellors (CCC). Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) receive additional doctoral-level training and may focus on assessments or more specialized therapeutic approaches. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.