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Dating After Narcissistic Abuse
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Hosted by Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic Canada
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, ABA, CCC, PMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
Soteldo Psychotherapy (Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Clinic). My name is Raquel Soteldo, a Registered Psychotherapist, MA, ABA, PMP. I am a Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician who works with Trauma-related symptoms: High Anxiety, Unhealthy attachments and relationships either within the family, romantic or workplace interaction. I work with individuals to secure attachments to self, leave insecure/anxious attachments to abusive people, and establish new/better attachments to the world. I work with undiagnosed ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and C-PTSD/Trauma. To book pls email me or use soteldotherapy.securevideo.com/Book.
Transforming Stress and Anxiety into Peace and Calm through Therapeutic Arts and Mindfulness! This six-week virtual group on Saturdays from March 16 to April 20 is for anyone looking for support with anxiety and stress. The group will support clients in developing self-discovery and creating a shared experience that leads to a deepening of wisdom and connection. The total cost is $240 for six, two-hour sessions. Therapeutic modalities applied, include integrative, therapeutic/expressive arts, mindfulness-based, strengths-based, existential, person-centered, and holistic. To register, contact host via email.
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Hosted by Tiina Kivinen
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1K
People I work with are often seeking help for feelings of overwhelm or emotional pain and stress. Some are managing anxiety or depression, while others are healing from past trauma or looking for tools to build resilience and personal growth. The path toward holistic well-being is something we can walk together. I focus on helping you build internal safety and restore the wellness that is your birthright, using diverse approaches, including mindfulness and hypnotherapy. Together, we'll open doors to new possibilities for healing and growth. In our sessions, we'll work together to make your life tangibly better.
Mindfulness Based Stress Resilience group is an experiential skills and process oriented group for everyone who wishes to mitigate future harm from stress and burnout in their work and life. Developing Mindfulness Based Stress Resilience skills may be particularly helpful for those prone to anxiety, pleasing others, perfectionism, worry, self comparison, and excessive standards. MBSRes draws on skills from Kabat Zinn’s stress reduction protocols, but integrates the depth of contextual psychology perspectives on embodiment, interpersonal conditioning, compassionate self leadership and building our personal resources for resilience to stress.
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Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych.
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
I am a therapist for other therapists, a healer for wounded physicians. Our clients are high performers who struggle with the downside of over control, perfectionism, and anxiety. Many clients complete their therapy less controlled by their conditioned habits, fears, traumas, and aversive motivations. It gives me joy to see clients leave their time with us with all parts more aligned with Self, Curiosity, Compassion, Clarity, Connectedness, Creativity, Courage, Confidence.
12-Weeks. A closed group that integrates education, open group processing/sharing, and experiential exercises aimed at cultivating realistic and compassionate ways of relating. This group is for those who want to actively change their ways of thinking and behaving to reduce defense-driven and increase value-driven living. Wednesdays Sept. 11 to Nov. 27, 6-8pm in person.
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Hosted by Paul Grunberg
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
My intention as a therapist is to help you overcome blocks and resistances, open up to experience, and increase trust in yourself. I will work with you to better understand how your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours make sense, so that you can improve your self-understanding and make meaningful choices. There is no wrong place to start your therapy and I will meet you right where you are from a truly nonjudgmental place.
Blissful Balance Counselling provides therapy services to clients of all backgrounds. Start your healing journey today!
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Hosted by Husainat Bakare- Blissful Balance Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Currently accepting new clients! Life is a journey of numerous experiences. When we encounter obstacles, transitions, and adversity time and time again, life can begin to feel like too much to handle.
This twenty hour group therapy program is for men who wish to resolve problems either at work or at home due to problems associated with their anger and rage. Participants will benefit from the following program objectives: detect cognitive distortion, implement self-talk, identify pre-violence cues, utilize time outs, become assertive, develop emotional literacy, increase empathy for others, reflect on unresolved issues of anger from the past, identify emotional triggers, implement techniques of self-care and stress management, maintain appropriate interpersonal boundaries, understand the connection between anger and depression, addiction and other compulsive behaviour. Assessment interview required before admission. .
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Hosted by Men & Healing: Psychotherapy for Men
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1S
Welcome to Ontario's online therapy centre specifically designed for men and their families. All of our services are professionally facilitated by accredited psychotherapists who are experts in the field. We tailor our individual services to specifically meet men's needs in a way that speaks to men. Our widely known and respected men's group therapy programs include Anger Management, Childhood Trauma Recovery, Emotional Integrity and Sexual Integrity. Living a healthier and happier life is possible. People can change. Therapy can help.
Bi-weekly clinical supervision group every other Tuesday morning from 9:30-11am EST. Fee is $85/90 minutes. Focus is on individual psychotherapy.
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Hosted by Catherine Howson
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCAC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1P
I am passionate about working with people who are seeking professional and compassionate support to address areas of distress in their lives - including anxiety, depression, grief, stress and substance use concerns, etc. I believe that people are generally resilient and, at times, require support to inventory their coping skills - by tweaking existing skills and/or adding new tools to their coping toolbox - in order to live balanced lives. I can provide treatment for diagnosed or suspected acute trauma, mood and anxiety disorders.
This 9-week structured art therapy group offers a space for 2SLBTQIA+ youth to find creative ways of expressing their thoughts/feelings/emotions. Topics for creation include societal/social pressures, gender/sexual identity, shame, anxiety/depression, and relationships to name a few. Please contact me for more details.
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Hosted by Max Monoogian
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1J
Suffering is an inherent part of the human experience. However, we often feel that we are alone in our suffering, that no one can relate to our experiences, or that we don’t deserve to find peace in our lives. This can create feelings of frustration and despair, and we begin to feel stuck, unable to connect with others. Fear of judgement, along with our vulnerabilities can keep us from reaching out when we need it the most. I am confident that every person holds an innate understanding of what they need to heal and grow. Grounded in compassion, humility, and curiosity, my aim is to co-create a safe, open space for self-exploration.
Next Group will be Spring 2024 (April 3rd)! An 8-week yoga & skills building group. Suitable for women and those impacted by misogyny who are survivors of Childhood Trauma, Adversity, & Interpersonal Violence. Facilitated by Crystal Tierney, MA, RP, CYT500. Each session begins with Trauma-Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) and transitions to a group therapy portion which includes a blend of sharing and psychoeducation. If you would like to learn more or reserve a spot contact Crystal at ctierney@crystaltierney.com.
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Hosted by Crystal Tierney
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CYT500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Fall Yoga & Skills Building Group - Details below! I support young adults impacted by childhood adversity & interpersonal trauma. This work may include befriending the body, addressing negative self-image, managing interpersonal relationships, and coping with heightened feelings or numbness. Together we can work with body-based and mindfulness approaches, and build upon your restorative practices. Let's work together to reconnect you to a sense of safety and feelings of comfort in your body.
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Hosted by Blissful Balance Counselling
MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Join my colleague Alex Roycroft and I for this 5-week virtual workshop. During this psycho-educational group you will connect to yourself through guided meditations, increase self-awareness and acceptance, and learn how to identify and work with your emotions! Each week focuses on a different theme. These themes are: grounding, the nervous system, relaxation, feelings, and self-compassion. Please visit www.zoeywiltontherapy.com/workshops for more information, or to register for this group.
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Hosted by Zoey Wilton
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
New clients welcome! You might be feeling disconnected, like there are too many things out of your control right now, or are overwhelmed. Maybe you're feeling stuck, unable to break out of patterns that are no longer working for you. If this is you, please take comfort in knowing change is possible. Through therapy, I can help you reconnect to yourself. Maybe the tenseness in your shoulders is telling you that you’re stressed, or the stomach ache you’ve been having is telling you that something isn't right. Together we can connect your mind and body to understand what's going on, identify what you need, and create change.
SPACE stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions and is a parent-based treatment program for children and adolescents with anxiety, OCD, and related problems. Developed by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at Yale University, SPACE has been rigorously tested and found to be highly effective in randomized control clinical trials. Researchers have found that supporting caregivers of anxious children using SPACE is just as effective as one-on-one treatment of the children themselves.
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Hosted by Veronica Valladares
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
I firmly believe every child and parent has an inherent desire to do well, and when they aren't, they just need a little help getting there. Together, we can achieve that. In my practice, I work alongside children, youth, and families to support them through life's challenges so they can develop the skills to thrive. While I bring my expertise as a psychotherapist, I recognize that each individual is ultimately the expert in their own life. In therapy, I aim to co-create a space where I can serve as a guide to help your child explore, reflect, and progress towards growth.
Since in our western culture therapeutic treatments are mostly represented in the form of individual psychotherapy, most therapists and patients overlook group therapy as a potential solution to the psychological suffering we, as humans, go through. Group therapy is as effective as individual therapy and can help patients overcome a large variety of mental health issues. Please, visit www.ottawagrouptherapy.com to learn about how to participate in the weekly in-person groups.
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Hosted by Francesco Campanile
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Accepting new patients. In-person sessions (Centretown). The goal of my treatments is not only to alleviate or extinguish psychological symptoms, but also to allow patients to better know and understand themselves. Working with an interpersonal psychoanalytic approach will lead you in the exploration of both conscious and unconscious experiences, which fosters a better functioning within your interpersonal contexts. I have been working with a large variety of patients of all ages, treating them not as a mere set of symptoms but as whole people with unique and unrepeatable stories.
Details: Tuesday August 15 2023 7:00pm-8:30pm virtually. In this group we will discuss strategies to help shape children’s behaviours, encourage listening, and motivate children to follow rules and expectations. We will share strategies for how to implement effective reward systems and develop logical consequences to create safe and effective boundaries within your home. Learn more and register at www.attachedkids.ca
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Hosted by Attached Kids
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1M
Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
COLLAGE WORKSHOPS Vision Boards help us express what is hidden within, using found images and words. Schedule: March 2023, May 2023 -- Dates to be confirmed. All workshops 1:30-4:00. Limited to 16 participants. $30 online. This is a program promoting mental & emotional health. Receipts for insurance or income tax purposes will be provided. For more information or to register: signy@signy.live.
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Hosted by Signy Fridriksson Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, GradDip, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1S
Welcoming new clients online and downtown Ottawa. Individuals and Couples - Are you looking for someone to listen with empathy and respect as you explore the challenges that life has brought you? I love meeting people where they are and helping them move forward from their stuck places. I provide a safe, reassuring environment, allowing you to grow in self-awareness, self-compassion and a sense of hope. I look forward to accompanying you on your journey!
Details: Tuesday July 18th 2023, 7:00pm-8:30pm virtually. In this 1.5 hour online parent group you will gain information about symptoms of anxiety and strategies for supporting your anxious child. We will review evidence-based approaches to helping children overcome their worries and fears including how to respond when your child is panicking, looking for reassurance, or being kept awake by their worries. We will review different types of anxiety including separation anxiety, phobias, and generalized worry and fears. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to register.
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Hosted by Attached Kids
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1M
Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
Approved for 30 hours of CEUs* This 5 Day Mindful Self Compassion Intensive is a the full eight-session MSC curriculum experienced in an intensive format with Certified MSC teacher. MSC is a research-supported program developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Christopher Germer. Research on self-compassion has shown that it boosts happiness and improves relationships while reducing anxiety, depression and shame. Increased levels of self-compassion can transform empathy fatigue into wholehearted engagement with others.
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Hosted by Dr. Kimberly Sogge C.Psych.
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
I am a therapist for other therapists, a healer for wounded physicians. Our clients are high performers who struggle with the downside of over control, perfectionism, and anxiety. Many clients complete their therapy less controlled by their conditioned habits, fears, traumas, and aversive motivations. It gives me joy to see clients leave their time with us with all parts more aligned with Self, Curiosity, Compassion, Clarity, Connectedness, Creativity, Courage, Confidence.
Details: Wednesday July 26 2023, 7:00pm-8:30pm online. In this 1.5 hour online group we will discuss the impact of emotions on the brain and behaviours. We will explore the root causes of children’s large emotional outbursts and strategies to support and reduce them. We will discuss emotion regulation and the key skills of co-regulating with your children during their distressing emotions. Visit www.attachedkids.ca to register.
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Hosted by Attached Kids
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1M
Is your child experiencing frequent worries, difficulty sitting still and paying attention in school, or difficulty making friends? Are you hoping your child will gain new coping strategies to manage difficult emotions? Our counsellors at Attached Kids support children to develop new coping strategies to manage childhood anxiety, ADHD, grief/loss, low self-esteem, big life changes, aggressive behaviour, and other common concerns children face. We also work directly with parents/caregivers to develop new strategies to support their children's challenging behaviours and emotional development.
Just.Read.The.Bible. Proverbs 4:20-22; My son, attend to my words…keep them in the centre of your heart. For they are life to those who find them, healing and health to all their flesh."; 3 John 1:2 (AMP) "Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health [physically], just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually]". Please contact me, to confirm your attendance, and to receive the virtual link , for the next group.
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Hosted by Emeline Thermidor Pele Yo'etz Bible Counseling Life Coaching
Counsellor, MA, MSI, BA(Tra)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1N
Biblical Counseling with Jewish/Hebrew themes and perspectives. Seek Yeshua/Jesus: find love, peace, hope meaning. Read the Bible and talk to God every day. Repent to God of bitterness, hatred, rage, anger, self-esteem, addictions, anxiety, depression, fears, guilt, grief, loss, sadness, shame, stress, resentment, by welcoming your life to Jesus as your Savior. Forgive yourself and others. After one session, do encourage others who are suffering, to quicken your own healing and wellness. Yeshua/Jesus is the Way (to God, the Creator), the Truth and Eternal Life (beyond death) (John 3:16). 3 sessions maximum/client.
A women way through the 12 steps
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Hosted by Jeannette Robert
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1S
My philosophy is Existential, meaning that we are free and therefore responsible for our choices, We are the authors of our lives, and we design the pathways we follow. My basic premise is that we are not victims of circumstance because, to a large extent, we are what we choose to be. Life is a cycle of transitions and experiences, presenting opportunities and challenges. Often the most important life lessons comes from our suffering. My aim is to assist people to develop their meaning and purpose, by encouraging them to explore options, in order to achieve a more meaningful existence.
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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.