Weekly Wednesday mid-day mindfulness sessions.
Hosted by Ruth Kerr ~ Gestalt Therapy + Life Coaching
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSc, GIT Dip
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1G
Weekly Wednesday mid-day mindfulness sessions.
Guelph CBT is a collaborative team of mental health professionals working together to help you make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. We offer evidence-based assessments and therapies that have been shown by research to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat psychological difficulties. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, insomnia, depression, or other emotional problems, or if you are looking to make changes in your life, our team of warm and supportive professionals will work together with you to help you reach your goals.
Guelph CBT is a collaborative team of mental health professionals working together to help you make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. We offer evidence-based assessments and therapies that have been shown by research to effectively assess, diagnose, and treat psychological difficulties. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, stress, insomnia, depression, or other emotional problems, or if you are looking to make changes in your life, our team of warm and supportive professionals will work together with you to help you reach your goals.
We work with individuals, couples and families. We address all kinds of topics from anxiety and depression, to workplace stress and burnout, interpersonal conflict, stress management, parenting struggles, social anxiety, anger management, adhd & existential crises. We also offer workshops to organizations and companies related to mental health. We are trauma informed in our approach.
We work with individuals, couples and families. We address all kinds of topics from anxiety and depression, to workplace stress and burnout, interpersonal conflict, stress management, parenting struggles, social anxiety, anger management, adhd & existential crises. We also offer workshops to organizations and companies related to mental health. We are trauma informed in our approach.
Our subconscious mind is a database where all of our experiences are stored and sorted to create the program that we live our lives by. There are positive programs and also some corrupt files that block healing and healthy living. Nicole will identify some universal beliefs to wellness and provide a powerful healing tool to clear limiting beliefs and strengthen preferred ones. No major disclosure of past experiences required.
Hosted by Nicole Morrison - Youth, Young Adults, & Adults
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW, CH
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1E
Our subconscious mind is a database where all of our experiences are stored and sorted to create the program that we live our lives by. There are positive programs and also some corrupt files that block healing and healthy living. Nicole will identify some universal beliefs to wellness and provide a powerful healing tool to clear limiting beliefs and strengthen preferred ones. No major disclosure of past experiences required.
This is a closed group for between 6-8 members. The group will meet online every other week for 1 hour for a total of six group sessions. This is a psychoeducational group designed to provide participants with information and tools for managing and reducing anxiety. Members will be provided with a workbook of techniques and exercises. The group setting allows for support and encouragement of members as well as learning and practising of new tools. Cost: $175 for 6 sessions. Minimum number of participants to run the group is 6.
I have helped clients with anxiety, depression and trauma for over 20 years to overcome the debilitating effects of these issues and regain their lives.
This is a closed group for between 6-8 members. The group will meet online every other week for 1 hour for a total of six group sessions. This is a psychoeducational group designed to provide participants with information and tools for managing and reducing anxiety. Members will be provided with a workbook of techniques and exercises. The group setting allows for support and encouragement of members as well as learning and practising of new tools. Cost: $175 for 6 sessions. Minimum number of participants to run the group is 6.
This is a VIRTUAL, closed group with no more than 6-8 members that will meet biweekly for 8 sessions, beginning February 2025. Each session will be 90 minutes in length focusing loosely on the 10 touchstones of grief described by Alan Wolfelt in his 'Understanding Your Grief' book series. This groups will run online for anyone living in Ontario. In addition to the sharing of members of the group, goals will include learning more about the grieving process and developing skills and resources as anchors that you can use as you heal.
Hosted by Natalie Thomas
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, MACP, BA, MA
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
When working with anxiety, depression or trauma, we would work together using an integrative approach combining multiple therapies, and/or by using EMDR or Internal Family Systems, for example.
This is a VIRTUAL, closed group with no more than 6-8 members that will meet biweekly for 8 sessions, beginning February 2025. Each session will be 90 minutes in length focusing loosely on the 10 touchstones of grief described by Alan Wolfelt in his 'Understanding Your Grief' book series. This groups will run online for anyone living in Ontario. In addition to the sharing of members of the group, goals will include learning more about the grieving process and developing skills and resources as anchors that you can use as you heal.
there are tons of resources out there for parents, but when it comes to dads specifically? Not so much. It’s like we’re just expected to figure it all out on our own. This is an in-person, 3-night course covering the exact topics that so many dads bring up in therapy. We’re talking about things like: Defining your core values and what kind of father you want to be, Men’s mental health and breaking the stigma, Emotional regulation skills to handle stress better, And common fears we all face as parents.
there are tons of resources out there for parents, but when it comes to dads specifically? Not so much. It’s like we’re just expected to figure it all out on our own. This is an in-person, 3-night course covering the exact topics that so many dads bring up in therapy. We’re talking about things like: Defining your core values and what kind of father you want to be, Men’s mental health and breaking the stigma, Emotional regulation skills to handle stress better, And common fears we all face as parents.
The SPACE Program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a theory-driven intervention for the symptoms of childhood anxiety and by the biology of mammalian parental behaviour. SPACE teaches parents to recognize their accommodating behaviours, and to implement specific plans for reducing the accommodation while maintaining an empathic and supportive attitude towards the child. The treatment also includes tools for: Increasing parents' ability to work cooperatively together; coping with responses to the reduced accommodation, including anger and distress; and for enlisting the support of family and friends in what can sometimes be a difficult process.
The SPACE Program (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) is a theory-driven intervention for the symptoms of childhood anxiety and by the biology of mammalian parental behaviour. SPACE teaches parents to recognize their accommodating behaviours, and to implement specific plans for reducing the accommodation while maintaining an empathic and supportive attitude towards the child. The treatment also includes tools for: Increasing parents' ability to work cooperatively together; coping with responses to the reduced accommodation, including anger and distress; and for enlisting the support of family and friends in what can sometimes be a difficult process.
This IN PERSON group will run for 8 weeks starting in February 2025 on either Wed. or Fri. night depending on interest for 90 mins each week. It is meant for those grieving the loss of a person(s) specifically, and will focus each week on a theme related to grief ( anxiety, guilt, happiness etc.). There will be some learning alongside group sharing and support. Learning will relate to skills that may be helpful in being with the depth of the pain grief brings, as well as just learning more about the grieving process. Intake and exit interviews are included.
Hosted by Natalie Thomas
Registered Psychotherapist, PhD, MACP, BA, MA
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
When working with anxiety, depression or trauma, we would work together using an integrative approach combining multiple therapies, and/or by using EMDR or Internal Family Systems, for example.
This IN PERSON group will run for 8 weeks starting in February 2025 on either Wed. or Fri. night depending on interest for 90 mins each week. It is meant for those grieving the loss of a person(s) specifically, and will focus each week on a theme related to grief ( anxiety, guilt, happiness etc.). There will be some learning alongside group sharing and support. Learning will relate to skills that may be helpful in being with the depth of the pain grief brings, as well as just learning more about the grieving process. Intake and exit interviews are included.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, isolated or sad about the changes in your relationship with your partner/spouse? Are roles changing and are you taking on more causing you to be resentful, tired or impatient? Attend this therapy group to learn how to respond to the pressures you face as a partner/spouse. The focus of this group is to learn to respond to your situation with understanding and kindness. Each session will provide you with tools and resources to increase your self awareness and confidence as a Care Partner.
I can help you find ways to be with stress, feeling overwhelmed, worried, lonely or sad about your or others' future.
Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, isolated or sad about the changes in your relationship with your partner/spouse? Are roles changing and are you taking on more causing you to be resentful, tired or impatient? Attend this therapy group to learn how to respond to the pressures you face as a partner/spouse. The focus of this group is to learn to respond to your situation with understanding and kindness. Each session will provide you with tools and resources to increase your self awareness and confidence as a Care Partner.
Online therapy-support group for post-secondary students (18+)
Hosted by Ruth Kerr ~ Gestalt Therapy + Life Coaching
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, BSc, GIT Dip
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1G
Online therapy-support group for post-secondary students (18+)
Mindfulness, meditation, and somatics practices can contribute to mental health, healing, and well-being. In this group program, you'll try out short practices that can help with anxiety, sleep, self-acceptance, and management of emotions. We'll go over adaptations to these practices for people with post-trauma symptoms. Sessions will also cover key concepts to recovery from trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. Participants will be supported to create a home practice that works for each individual. The overall goal is to build your nervous system’s capacity to feel safe, centered, connected, and resilient. Next Start Date: TBD
Hosted by Tara Cardiff — Trauma Therapy & Somatics
Occupational Therapist, MA, (Psych), BSc(OT)
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
I use somatic psychotherapy to help people recover from anxiety, trauma, and cumulative stress.
Mindfulness, meditation, and somatics practices can contribute to mental health, healing, and well-being. In this group program, you'll try out short practices that can help with anxiety, sleep, self-acceptance, and management of emotions. We'll go over adaptations to these practices for people with post-trauma symptoms. Sessions will also cover key concepts to recovery from trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress. Participants will be supported to create a home practice that works for each individual. The overall goal is to build your nervous system’s capacity to feel safe, centered, connected, and resilient. Next Start Date: TBD
This unique group combines art instruction and emotional wellness. Participants receive instruction in beginner drawing and painting techniques from a local professional artist. Short art exercises and longer projects will relate to self-exploration; emotional awareness; stress relief; and flow state. Next Start Dates: May-June 2024; Sept-Oct 2024. Next drawing & painting theme: Animals & dragons. Next emotional exploration themes: Self-concept; emotions; image & symbol.
Hosted by Tara Cardiff — Trauma Therapy & Somatics
Occupational Therapist, MA, (Psych), BSc(OT)
Group meets in Guelph, ON N1H
I use somatic psychotherapy to help people recover from anxiety, trauma, and cumulative stress.
This unique group combines art instruction and emotional wellness. Participants receive instruction in beginner drawing and painting techniques from a local professional artist. Short art exercises and longer projects will relate to self-exploration; emotional awareness; stress relief; and flow state. Next Start Dates: May-June 2024; Sept-Oct 2024. Next drawing & painting theme: Animals & dragons. Next emotional exploration themes: Self-concept; emotions; image & symbol.
The goal of this group is for children to learn positive prosocial coping strategies together with peers who are having similar experiences. This is an early intervention group. It is comprised of 6 sessions with similar aged peers learning through activities about managing their worry. These strategies when practiced, can influence their ability when coping with stress and worry now and in their future. Learning strategies at a young age can increase their resilency, decrease struggles with anxiety difficulties and disorders.
The goal of this group is for children to learn positive prosocial coping strategies together with peers who are having similar experiences. This is an early intervention group. It is comprised of 6 sessions with similar aged peers learning through activities about managing their worry. These strategies when practiced, can influence their ability when coping with stress and worry now and in their future. Learning strategies at a young age can increase their resilency, decrease struggles with anxiety difficulties and disorders.
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This is an online group for people wit signs and symptoms of SAD, which may include: Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day. ... Fall and winter SAD Trouble sleeping (insomnia) Poor appetite. Weight loss. Agitation or anxiety. Increased irritability. This group takes place 3 times a week. Please feel free to attend as often or as little as you like. Each session is separate and shall help the careseekers to be stronger for the day or the week. I suffered of SAD myself for many years, so I know what it means. Please email me.
Hosted by Astrid Christian Couples And Family Counsellor Machalitza
Registered Psychotherapist, BSc, MA, RP
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2K
I help with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges.
This is an online group for people wit signs and symptoms of SAD, which may include: Feeling listless, sad or down most of the day, nearly every day. ... Fall and winter SAD Trouble sleeping (insomnia) Poor appetite. Weight loss. Agitation or anxiety. Increased irritability. This group takes place 3 times a week. Please feel free to attend as often or as little as you like. Each session is separate and shall help the careseekers to be stronger for the day or the week. I suffered of SAD myself for many years, so I know what it means. Please email me.
Accepting Referrals: ELEVATE our life by having a better understanding and more control over our relationship with Sleep.
Hosted by Om Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA(Psy), RP, RMFT-SQ
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5N
Accepting Referrals: ELEVATE our life by having a better understanding and more control over our relationship with Sleep.
Woolwich Counselling's MINDFULNESS group helps you discover a healthier, more relaxed and focused you. Group is offered virtually on Mondays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12, 2022 and Thursdays, Mar. 23-Apr. 27, 2023 from 7:00-8:00pm. Fee: $120 and further subsidies available if needed. For more information or to register, call 519-669-8651 or email info@woolwichcounselling.org.
Hosted by Woolwich Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Group meets in Elmira, ON N3B
Woolwich Counselling's MINDFULNESS group helps you discover a healthier, more relaxed and focused you. Group is offered virtually on Mondays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12, 2022 and Thursdays, Mar. 23-Apr. 27, 2023 from 7:00-8:00pm. Fee: $120 and further subsidies available if needed. For more information or to register, call 519-669-8651 or email info@woolwichcounselling.org.
ReVamp! Build resilience through this mental health recovery program. For: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Divorce etc. We utilize ACT Therapy to challenge and inspire you as you work towards developing a happy & fulfilling life. Increase confidence, find your voice & propel your life forward. Group Goals: 1. To help you create a rich and meaningful life 2. Teach you the skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively 3. To help facilitate growth, behaviour change and personal development 4. To become value driven and motivated towards achieving goals that are important to you. Join Now! Space is Limited!
Hosted by Marci Gray -Social Worker Psychotherapist
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Brampton, ON L6V
ReVamp! Build resilience through this mental health recovery program. For: Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Grief, Divorce etc. We utilize ACT Therapy to challenge and inspire you as you work towards developing a happy & fulfilling life. Increase confidence, find your voice & propel your life forward. Group Goals: 1. To help you create a rich and meaningful life 2. Teach you the skills to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively 3. To help facilitate growth, behaviour change and personal development 4. To become value driven and motivated towards achieving goals that are important to you. Join Now! Space is Limited!
"Building Resilience" is 8 week group that was created for people with Mild to Moderate Anxiety and Depresison and those who want to become emotionally stronger. Participants are going to learn emotion regulation tools, stress management techniques, and improve interpersonal skills. You will be more equipped to deal with upsetting events, understand and communicate your needs, and make decision based on your best interest. Group counselling is as effective as individual therapy. You will benefit from interacting with other group participants. Groups break isolation and help to normalize our situations. It is also fun to learn new skills together.
"Building Resilience" is 8 week group that was created for people with Mild to Moderate Anxiety and Depresison and those who want to become emotionally stronger. Participants are going to learn emotion regulation tools, stress management techniques, and improve interpersonal skills. You will be more equipped to deal with upsetting events, understand and communicate your needs, and make decision based on your best interest. Group counselling is as effective as individual therapy. You will benefit from interacting with other group participants. Groups break isolation and help to normalize our situations. It is also fun to learn new skills together.
Are you flooded with worries and concerns about the health and well-being of your new baby? Do you find it difficult to eat, sleep or manage day-to-day activities because you are constantly checking on, stressing about, or worrying about the newest member of your family? If so, this group may be for you. Designed to help new mothers recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety, this group will teach participants how to regain control of their thoughts and worries so they can get back to feeling like themselves again and enjoy their new lives as mothers.
Are you flooded with worries and concerns about the health and well-being of your new baby? Do you find it difficult to eat, sleep or manage day-to-day activities because you are constantly checking on, stressing about, or worrying about the newest member of your family? If so, this group may be for you. Designed to help new mothers recognize the signs and symptoms of postpartum anxiety, this group will teach participants how to regain control of their thoughts and worries so they can get back to feeling like themselves again and enjoy their new lives as mothers.
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Anxiety Support Groups
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.