Support Groups in Burlington, ON
I host a free webinar series on the first Wednesday of each month to give you all advice, tips and information about all things therapy! Each webinar will have a new therapist guest sharing their insights and perspectives on different aspects of therapy that will help guide you if you are thinking about starting your own journey but aren’t sure how. Basically, we are spilling the tea on therapy!!! Email me for details on how to sign up.
Life is full of ups and downs, some we handle with ease, others leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. If you feel this way, you're not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. No issue is too big or small for therapy and wherever you're at, you're welcome here.Therapy is a space to feel seen, understood, and supported while exploring what’s holding you back and discovering new ways to move forward. I believe we all have the capacity to grow, heal, and step more fully into the life we want to live. Sometimes, we just need the right support and someone to show us there is hope.
The Aging with Purpose Program is designed to help individuals rediscover their sense of purpose after changes to self that occur with aging, such as retirement, loss of a partner, moving into residential living, or loss of health. Negative thoughts such as, “What do I have to contribute anymore?” commonly arise as we enter into later stages of life. Finding meaning and purpose in life and daily activities, as well as realizing important ways to contribute to and engage in the lives of others, are important goals with this program leading to an improved quality of life and increased feelings of peace and well-being.
"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so" (Shakespeare, Hamlet). As a registered Psychologist experienced in treating a variety of mental health issues, I could not agree more. My passion is in the treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders, including perinatal anxiety, excessive worry, stress, difficulty coping, insomnia, low self-esteem, perfectionism, panic, OCD, and cognitive change in aging. In today's modern world, it is easy to lose ourselves to the stresses of everyday life, which is why a strong focus of my practice is on helping clients enact change to achieve greater balance in their lives.
This treatment group is for children who experience issues with anxious/nervous feelings, thoughts or physical sensations. Sessions will focus on introducing and practising coping strategies. The group consists of 10 sessions and is limited to 8 participants. Sessions are facilitated by a Registered Psychotherapist and a Social Worker. Goals of the group include: 1) Recognizing the symptoms of anxiety 2) Learning alternate patterns of thinking and feeling 3) Practising relaxation techniques
Hosted by Shari Markovich
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MDiv, RP
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
I work with parents either in relationship or separated, who are struggling with parenting due to relational break-down or children's behavioural issues. Co-parenting is especially tricky! I can help with strategies and ideas for how to cope, including how and when to tell children you are separating. I offer personal counselling for teens and adults struggling with anxiety and/or depression. I also provide marriage/relationship counselling. The goal is always to take steps towards respect and harmony in relationships with family and friends.
Our Professional Connections groups are designed to provide Registered Psychotherapists with a supportive environment to connect with peers, discuss cases, ask questions, and enhance their professional practice. With a maximum of 8 members per group, these sessions aid in meeting the CRPO requirements for clinical supervision hours. These hours can also be used towards the required experiential learning professional development (40 hours every two years). This group is held virtually on Zoom. Email amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca to register. A primary supervisor is required, as the group facilitator does not replace this role.
Hosted by Valley Connections Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
Valley Connections Counselling is an established Psychotherapy practice in Burlington. We began as a solo practitioner nearly 10 years ago in Hamilton, and we have grown to a team of Registered Psychotherapists and Child Life Specialists, offering services in person and virtually. Our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and we provide a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive counselling environment. At Valley, we take care of the whole family - children to teens to adults, providing individual, couples, parenting, and family therapy.
Our Professional Connections groups are designed to provide Registered Psychotherapists with a supportive environment to connect with peers, discuss cases, ask questions, and enhance their professional practice. With a maximum of 8 members per group, these sessions aid in meeting the CRPO requirements for clinical supervision hours. These hours can also be used towards the required experiential learning professional development (40 hours every two years). This group is held virtually on Zoom. Email amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca to register. A primary supervisor is required, as the group facilitator does not replace this role.
Hosted by Valley Connections Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7N
Valley Connections Counselling is an established Psychotherapy practice in Burlington. We began as a solo practitioner nearly 10 years ago in Hamilton, and we have grown to a team of Registered Psychotherapists and Child Life Specialists, offering services in person and virtually. Our services are often covered by extended health insurance plans. We emphasize the importance of the therapeutic relationship and we provide a warm, non-judgmental, and supportive counselling environment. At Valley, we take care of the whole family - children to teens to adults, providing individual, couples, parenting, and family therapy.
Dr. Anthony Hutchinson is an award-winning community leader who is a Clinician, Professor, Epidemiologist, Author, and Conference Presenter. Dr. Hutchinson is regarded as an expert/authority across Canada on matters related to positive youth identity development. As a past Consulting Clinical Director to Peel Children's Aid (CAS) and a current Doctor of Psycho-Social Clinical Practice, Dr. Hutchinson specializes in clinical-based support strategies focused on optimizing positive youth/adolescent/teenage development. Dr. Hutchinson is a highly-competent cross-cultural practitioner who effectively supports parent-child conflict due to immigration/ cultural disconnects faced by Newcomer families.
Dr. Anthony Hutchinson is a nationally-recognized, award-winning community leader who is a Clinician, Professor, Epidemiologist, Researcher, Analyst, Speaker and Parent. Dr. Hutchinson is an Ontario Superior Court-certified youth gang expert who is regularly featured in the media across Canada. Now in his 50s, Dr. Hutchinson experienced - first-hand - youth-gang activity during his own teenage years. Subsequently, Dr. Hutchinson offers unparalleled insights, perspectives and solutions to youth gang involvement, teen violence & adolescent addictions that move beyond academic theory, law enforcement frustration, and political rhetoric. View online: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFXEEeQ-CC4
