This is a group for Iranians in Canada and it is ran in Persian. It mainly focuses on identity issues. It can be hard finding who you truly are after immigration. Far from your home, in this new land, everything might feel confusing and anxiety provoking. These feelings if not resolved can impact our mental health. In this group we take cultural identity and what is it to be Iranian into account. We meet twice a month and challenge ourselves to grow and to blossom.
I believe that seeking support from another human being is a very natural thing to do. As a therapist, I believe that my humanity is an asset in supporting clients as they work through challenges, developing a deeper understanding of their lives. As a counsellor and art therapist, I focus on creating a therapeutic relationship based on trust, where I bring a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach paired with my training to help clients work through whatever challenges they are facing. I have a special passion for working with immigrants and refugees: as a newcomer to Canada, I understand the struggles that are often presented.
This group is for women who are seeking a safe space to explore their sexuality with the intent of inviting enjoyment and ease in their intimate relationship either with themselves or another.
Hosted by Vivianne Bentley
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ
Verified Verified
Group meets in Westmount, QC H3Y
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Coach who works with men and women who may be experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress, burn out and relationship challenges . As a trauma informed therapist. I understand how painful life experiences can affect us emotionally and also our beliefs and perceptions of what e think might be possible for us. Somatic sessions provide a container connect with our trapped emotions and resolve self sabotaging patterns. I use an IFS lens to assist clients to bring harmony to different aspects themselves and make choice that support themselves and those around them. .
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Women's Issues Support Groups
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.