Support Groups in Edmonton, AB
Reclaiming Body Trust Retreat - Explore your body story, embodiment and the foundations of Body Trust. April 27th, 2024 10-5pm & May 4th, 2024 10-5pm in a West Edmonton location TBD. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Sliding scale rate and payment plans available. Please contact lauren@ignitewellness.ca for more info or to register.
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Hosted by Ignite Counselling & Wellness Services
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5R
At Ignite Counselling & Wellness Services we specialize in feminist, social justice focused, anti-oppressive counselling. Our team members have experience working collaboratively with clients on wide array of concerns. Please check out our website at www.ignitewellness.ca for our full bios or email hello@ignitewellness.ca for our availability.
This group is open to anyone who is a Parent or Loved One of a Person with an Eating Disorder. These groups are professionally-facilitated by people with extensive backgrounds in eating disorders.
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Hosted by Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5J
The Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA) is a non-profit organization and a registered charity dedicated to providing meaningful support to those affected– directly and indirectly– by eating disorders. EDSNA provides information, guidance, a provincial voice, a community hub and most of all, support. We offer professionally-facilitated support groups in Edmonton, Calgary and online. Thanks to ongoing funding from Alberta Health, Addictions and Mental Health Branch, we are able to offer these groups at a very low cost to the participants and can even waive fees if people are experiencing financial difficulty.
The feelings you experience with every loss in life are a natural and normal reaction. Most people have never been taught the tools and resources to heal from grief. By taking this action-based approach, you will have the opportunity to work through a loss in a safe & supportive environment – without analysis, criticism, or judgment. I provide the emotional support & guidance to ensure that you learn new skills & tools to ‘complete’ the hurt & pain and help you to heal from loss. In-Person Registration Cost: $680/pp for 8-weeks. April 8-June 3, 2024, 6-8pm
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Hosted by Vanessa R Iceton
Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5S
Do you ask yourself “what’s the point”, feel exhausted, stuck, alone, overwhelmed, stressed, isolated or withdrawn? Do you think to yourself, I’m not in control, not good enough, or I'm a failure? Do you lack focus & concentration or have a loss of interest or pleasure in life? Do memories of your childhood, a recent loss, or an accident interfering in your activities of daily living? If you connected to any of the above and are looking for something different, better, or more, we can work together to create a treatment plan offering you hope, to help guide you, and support you in having a more functioning, healthier & happier life.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own personal goals. The Emotion Regulation Skills Group is a closed group consisting of 8-10 participants who are 18 years of age or older. It runs for 12 weeks, each session 2 hours in length. The group is offered in spring, fall, and winter and will cost $1695 for the full 12 weeks.
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Hosted by Rosa Gregory
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
Welcome. My name is Rosa. I am an experienced Registered Clinical Social Worker with a 15 year history of working with diverse populations within the Addiction and Mental Health field. I believe in meeting people where they're at with no judgments or preconceived notions. I come from a place of authenticity and curiosity, believing that the client is the expert of their life and that through our work we can set realistic goals for moving forward. I approach my work with an anti-oppressive, strengths based and trauma informed lens. Furthermore, I bring a great sense of creativity, humor, openness and warmth to my practice approach.
This group will help clients experience the interplay of educational learning and personal processing as they move through understandings of vulnerability, shame, shame resiliency, values, and what it means to create a sense of worthiness and a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
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Hosted by Daring Edmonton - Christine Sribney
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5K
I am excited to bring the Daring Way(tm) and Rising Strong(tm) work to Edmonton. After providing individual and group therapy for over 15 years, I continue to look for new and effective ways to help clients.
This is a workshop for men to find solutions to the barriers and challenges of navigating today's modern world. You will learn to manage anger/anxiety, tackle relationship problems, and develop more purpose/motivation in your life. You will understand that you are not alone in your struggles, and through the exercises, discussions, and tasks, this program will help you get unstuck from your current situation. It is a small closed group so it will be tailored to your specific needs. Only $395 for 6 weeks of 1.75 hour sessions (10.5 hrs total) - Accepted by most benefits!
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Hosted by Chris Lefebvre
Psychologist, BSc, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
You’re exhausted all the time, but struggle to sleep. You try to relax but it never works and you end up snapping at family/friends. No motivation which leads to procrastination. “What’s wrong with me?” you might ask yourself. "I don’t even feel like myself anymore". Dreading to go to work. Even hobbies or hanging out with friends doesn't bring much joy. Everything just seems so draining! You feel overwhelmed, not good enough, and irritable. Feeling lost and stuck because nothing you try seems to work. You want someone that "gets it" and can help you generate some practical solutions for your relationships, work, and life.
Improve your relationship in 2 days! This couples workshop is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Couples will learn to develop skills in managing conflict constructively, learn tools to work through perpetual and solvable problems, improve friendship, fondness, admiration, enhance romance and intimacy, create a couples sense of shared meaning, and maintain gains throughout lifetime. For all ages and stages of relationship. Events delivered in-person in Edmonton, AB and online. Check website for upcoming dates.
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Hosted by Krista Yaskiw - Couples Coach
Counsellor, Coach, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6H
Relationships are hard, but you don’t have to figure things out on your own. I work exclusively with couples using the Gottman Method and can teach you the tools you need to reconnect, strengthen communication, and get unstuck. Perhaps you have the same fight over and over, struggle to balance the mental load and domestic labour, or want to improve intimacy. Maybe you've entered a new relationship phase, are navigating addiction recovery together, or just want to find your way back to one another and have more fun. I would be honoured to help support you in untangling unhelpful patterns and begin transforming your relationship.
Gently hold space for the life stories that wish to heal. Explore the meaning of self care and self love through understanding and acceptance, so that the stories that feel ragged or raw can have a chance to rest. Through meditations, expressive arts, visual journaling, writing, and Tarot/Oracle wisdom, learn to honour your story and healing journey. Nurture your soul, allow for beginning anew, and treat mind, body, and soul with sacred respect. In this nourishing online group, release painful stories, step into forgiveness, protect your inner truth, and focus on relationship with self, nature, and the creative source.
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Hosted by Deep Sea Psychology
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5M
It's easy to get stuck in patterns that sabotage the life you want to live: overly busy thoughts, intense emotions, or automatic reactions. Often traumatic or painful past experiences can leave lingering impacts on your day-to-day functioning, leaving you feeling disconnected, out of control, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles or patterns that never seem to let up. Therapy is your space to learn how to effectively get un-stuck, heal from past wounds, transform unhelpful patterns, and grow. Therapy facilitates supported conscious engagement with your inner world, helping you to deepen your awareness and make truly meaningful changes.
Our 10-week Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Group combines medically supervised ketamine dosing with an integrated group psychotherapy program and community-based care. Group KAP sessions can address individual treatment-related goals and personal challenges while also building community through shared experiences, vicarious learning, interpersonal connection and co-regulation in a healing container. Delivered by a multidisciplinary team, our program includes preparation, integration, and ketamine dosing sessions, as well as evidence-informed and session-specific education, skills building, discussion, and material provided for in-between session support. Please contact us to learn more! Starts April 2024, Date/ Time TBD
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Hosted by Lauren Terlecki
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
As a Registered Psychologist, I am committed to helping others live a life they deeply value, in spite of what suffering inevitably arises. I offer a respectful, confidential space where you will be supported in honest, non-judgmental self-exploration. Together, we can work on approaching your difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences in new ways: with compassion, understanding, and the courage to be vulnerable. My goal is to help you build behavioural flexibility, so that you are increasingly able to act in ways that align with your values, rather than rigidly re-cycling old patterns of behaviour.
This group appropriates the need for culturally sensitive mental health support to Panjabi women and men in and around Edmonton. This group aims to raise awareness of addiction, domestic violence, parenting, self-care, navigating different roles in personal and professional lives, family dynamics in traditional families, empowering families through education, awareness, and healing. We use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness. CBT is a structured, time-limited, problem-focused, and goal-oriented form of psychotherapy. It helps people identify, question, and change how their thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs relate to the emotional and behavioural reactions that cause them difficulty in their lives.
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Hosted by Mann Kaur Bajwa
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BScN, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
A crucial part of being human is gaining awareness of one’s issues to bring healing, change, and growth. My vision is to join you in your journey to self-discovery and healing as you realize your strength and resilience to develop positive and effective long-term change. I look forward to working with individuals, couples, and families impacted by trauma, resulting in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and emotional regulation disorders.
Our 10-week Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Group combines medically supervised ketamine dosing with an integrated group psychotherapy program and community-based care. Group KAP sessions can address individual treatment-related goals and personal challenges while also building community through shared experiences, vicarious learning, interpersonal connection and co-regulation in a healing container. Delivered by a multidisciplinary team, our program includes preparation, integration, and ketamine dosing sessions, as well as evidence-informed and session-specific education, skills building, discussion, and material provided for in-between session support. Please contact us to learn more. Starts April 2024, Date/ Time TBD.
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Hosted by Dr. Kevin O. St. Arnaud
Psychologist, PhD, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
I am a doctoral psychologist and have worked with a range of clients across medical, oncological, psychiatric, and counselling settings. I specialize in cancer and chronic illness, trauma, grief and loss, existential issues (e.g. purpose, angst, self-actualization), palliative care, depression, anxiety, life transitions, psychospiritual development, and psychedelic therapy/integration. My approach is integrative, drawing from existential, Jungian, psychodynamic, process-experiential, IFS, schema, ACT/CBT, and transpersonal therapies. For my psychedelic therapy practice, see edgarpsychological.com/ketamine-assisted-psychotherapy
There are 3 modules in this series, with intakes in January, May, and September. *** (1) DISTRESS TOLERANCE: Learn to ride the wave of overwhelming emotions without making things worse, accept painful/unwanted realities, and reduce suffering (even when you can't avoid pain). *** (2) EMOTION REGULATION: Understand how emotions work, why we have them, and how to change their duration/intensity when they're unhelpful. *** (3) INTERPERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS: Improve your communication skills to ask for what you want/need, set limits, strengthen relationships and maintain self-respect. *** Modules are 6x1.5hr sessions each, 1 session per week. *** Visit eropsych.com/groups for more info.
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Hosted by Karen Lemke
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5K
Are you feeling overwhelmed by uncomfortable or painful emotions? Having a hard time controlling urges to act in ways that are unhelpful, ineffective, or harmful? Trying to make changes but find yourself continually falling into the same old patterns? Feeling a bit lost and looking for someone to help you sort through your thoughts? If so, you've come to the right place. I am here to help you explore the barriers that are preventing you from living your best possible life, and figure out how to change what's not working.
I offer an art therapy group for adults on zoom every Monday 330-500pm and Friday at 200-330PM for $10 per person and you must have art supplies ready. The theme is emotional intelligence with a sub heading of emotional awareness. Email me at ihaire@shaw.ca and I will put your name on a reserve spot and email you my zoom link an hour before the group starts. Come join us to have fun and learn. Call 780-232-1055 for more information. email-info@edmontonpsychologistpros.com
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Hosted by Irene Mary Haire
Art Therapist, MC, RCAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5T
I am a Registered Provisional Psychologist and a Registered Art Therapist and I work with adults, children and adolescents individually, with couples, families and facilitate groups . My experience with individuals includes working with people with mental health problems, such as depression, bipolar, anxiety, addictions, trauma, relationship problems and many others conditions that relate to family of origin developments. I'm trained at the Beck Institute and offer CBT for Depression, Anxiety & Personality Disorders. I believe in client empowerment and by using whatever strategies that you want to use with me, I will help you.
ONLINE & IN PERSON GROUPS: Accepting registrants across Alberta. Another enriching 10 week process-experiential group exploring personal boundaries for adult women (18+ years). This is a closed group with limited participants to ensure safety and depth of personal process. TO REGISTER to be on considered in our next offered group complete and submit a self-referral by clicking on the "Book Now" button on our website: www.asafeplacetogrow.ca
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Hosted by Aspirations Inc.
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
Aspirations Inc. is a private practice founded and operated by Dr. Lynne M. Kostiuk. We are located in the community of Old Strathcona, the heart of Edmonton. We are dedicated to provide professional therapeutic services to individuals (adults, adolescents, children and seniors) couples, and families in the communities of Edmonton and surrounding areas. Our values lead us to respect the uniqueness and dignity of each personality.
Group topics include mental health psychoeducation, staff training in mental health, psychospiritual mindfulness, Indigenous solidarity, and others. If you need a custom group on a specific topic, please call me to discuss what you had in mind.
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Hosted by Dr. Theresa Zolner
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5S
Many times, people struggle with issues but are not sure what to do about them. Is counselling the right approach? Psychotherapy? Coaching? Maybe just coffee with a trusted friend seems like the best solution at times, but maybe you're not feeling sure about that either. What I usually recommend for people experiencing challenges but who are uncertain about what to do is to book a consultation session to talk about what's going on and some options or recommendations for what to do about it. Sometimes one consultation session is enough. Three-session consultations also are available for working through issues in more detail.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own personal goals. The Emotion Regulation Skills Group is a closed group consisting of 8-10 participants who are 18 years of age or older. It runs for 12 weeks, each session 2 hours in length. The group is offered in spring, fall, and winter and will cost $1695 for the full 12 weeks.
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Hosted by Ryan Busko
Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
I am a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Alberta. My approach to therapy emphasizes the importance of confronting our painful emotions and experiences from a place of safety, curiosity, and honesty. I work with individuals and couples as well as teens and youth. I also have a special interest in working with men. I believe that men are often under resourced when it comes to accessing, expressing, and understanding their emotions, often leading to painful, yet avoidable, experiences.
Navigating the wilderness of grief can be a deeply painful and isolating experience. Sharing a sacred space with others on a similar journey can allow powerful healing to unfold. This 8-week therapeutic support group program will provide information & tools to help you navigate the strange landscape of grief, as well as offer a space to feel heard, understood, & witnessed in your grief. Christina is a bereaved mother, sister, and daughter and holds a deep understanding of the complexities of loss and healing. $600 includes 8 X 90 minute sessions & group manual. Receipt for insurance benefits will be issued. Email for next start date.
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Hosted by Christina Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
My work with people is rooted in the belief that we all have the strength and wisdom within ourselves to make the changes we wish to see. Within the context of a safe and meaningful therapeutic relationship, new ways of being can emerge. Living more fully aligned with our values and increasing our awareness of unhelpful patterns can allow us to live a more meaningful, vibrant, and joyful life. By working collaboratively with you at your own pace, I can support you in expanding your self-awareness and changing the maladaptive beliefs or behaviours that are getting in the way of living the full and rich life that you imagine.
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Hosted by Michele Angeline Theoret
Psychologist, MACP, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6X
This 8-week therapy group are for individuals who are concerned with their behaviours related to anger. This group will help you tolerate and express the emotion of anger in effective ways. This will give you the freedom to make choices in how to respond to others, keep your anger level low, think clearly and make choices that help regain your esteem and confidence, and to create and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships. In addition to learning skills, you will also be processing your experiences with anger with others and a therapist in a group setting.
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Hosted by Scarlett Eyben
Registered Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5E
As a registered psychologist I have 17+ yrs experience in working with individuals and groups who have and continue to experience symptoms of PTSD and other trauma related events, loss and grief, addictions (chemical and process), depression, and anxiety. In addition, I provide counselling for various concerns such as stress management, anger issues, and compassion fatigue for professionals. I'm trained in the three gold standard treatments that address symptoms of trauma and stressor related events: EMDR, Prolonged exposure therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy and CBT- Cognitive behavioural therapy for depression & anxiety.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own personal goals.
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Hosted by Ashley Hertner
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
My experience and interests include working with individuals, parents, and families who experience anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, self-esteem concerns, stress management, relationship issues and life transitions. I have a growing passion in serving individuals who have experienced traumatic events or adverse experiences. I provide counselling to adolescents, adults, families, and couples. I welcome your story, and I look forward to serving you with humility, integrity, and a culture of care.
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Edmonton?
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.
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.