Support Groups in Calgary, AB
Foothills Counselling Psychology will be facilitating a 15 Week In-Person Adult DBT Skills Group in Calgary. Sept 13, 2023 to Dec 20, 2023, 5:00pm – 7:30pm, 15 Weekly Group Sessions Location: 5940 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary Cost: $1800 This skills ...
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Hosted by Foothills Counselling Psychology Inc
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2H
Foothills Counselling Psychology will be facilitating a 15 Week In-Person Adult DBT Skills Group in Calgary. Sept 13, 2023 to Dec 20, 2023, 5:00pm – 7:30pm, 15 Weekly Group Sessions Location: 5940 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary Cost: $1800 This skills ...
Saturday March 28th, 2020 The Gottman 7 Principles Workshop aids couples in deepening their friendship, managing conflict successfully, honouring each other's dreams and creating shared meaning. This workshop is appropriate for couples contemplating engagement, pre-marital couples and those currently married ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Rioux
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2H
Saturday March 28th, 2020 The Gottman 7 Principles Workshop aids couples in deepening their friendship, managing conflict successfully, honouring each other's dreams and creating shared meaning. This workshop is appropriate for couples contemplating engagement, pre-marital couples and those currently married ...
A four week (1x/week) couples group aimed at understanding and reducing the things we do that are linked to divorce.. and building up the things we can do that are linked to healthy, happy, stable relationships. This group is based ...
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Hosted by Daniel McMillan
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3A
A four week (1x/week) couples group aimed at understanding and reducing the things we do that are linked to divorce.. and building up the things we can do that are linked to healthy, happy, stable relationships. This group is based ...
A creative opportunity to deepen our self knowledge. Drawing, painting and through collage, we playfully explore our emotions, thoughts, and experiences. A reclaiming of spontaneity can bring forth renewed energies and enliven our senses. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help ...
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Hosted by Maggie Lindsay
Psychologist, MEd, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2N
A creative opportunity to deepen our self knowledge. Drawing, painting and through collage, we playfully explore our emotions, thoughts, and experiences. A reclaiming of spontaneity can bring forth renewed energies and enliven our senses. Mindfulness practices are introduced to help ...
- Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced postpartum professionals is committed to helping you navigate this new chapter with confidence. You’ll receive personalized advice tailored to your unique journey. - Meaningful Connections: You’re about to meet a group of amazing ...
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Hosted by Penny Solinger
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2Z
- Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced postpartum professionals is committed to helping you navigate this new chapter with confidence. You’ll receive personalized advice tailored to your unique journey. - Meaningful Connections: You’re about to meet a group of amazing ...
In a small group setting, we discuss anxiety and strategies to cope with it. We work together as a group to help one another. If you are interested in joining my group please send me an email or call.
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Hosted by Sherri-Lynn Pearce
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2N
In a small group setting, we discuss anxiety and strategies to cope with it. We work together as a group to help one another. If you are interested in joining my group please send me an email or call.
Group counselling for men who have been accused of or themselves feel that they may be abusive to their partners. Group therapy accepted by the Alberta courts. Anger managemnt is part of this group or also a stand alone group
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Hosted by Mark A Kolodziej
Counsellor, CCC, PhD, Trauma
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2G
Group counselling for men who have been accused of or themselves feel that they may be abusive to their partners. Group therapy accepted by the Alberta courts. Anger managemnt is part of this group or also a stand alone group
Relate exists to provide fully qualified counsellors as a more "practical to real life" alternative to those with a more academic / theoretical focus. Relevance to what will help real couples in real situations guides our focus. Clients are happy ...
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Hosted by Brad Olorenshaw
Counsellor, MA, BTh, CCPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3B
Relate exists to provide fully qualified counsellors as a more "practical to real life" alternative to those with a more academic / theoretical focus. Relevance to what will help real couples in real situations guides our focus. Clients are happy ...
Key topics that will be covered in this group: issue of codependency, self-esteem, attachment styles and effective communication. Contact me directly at arian@newvistapsychology. com to register for October 2020
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Hosted by Arian Guedes
Psychologist, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2H
Key topics that will be covered in this group: issue of codependency, self-esteem, attachment styles and effective communication. Contact me directly at arian@newvistapsychology. com to register for October 2020
This four week group for queer and gender diverse folks, will focus on learning practical tools to cope with anxiety.
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Hosted by Jill Thompson
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2T
This four week group for queer and gender diverse folks, will focus on learning practical tools to cope with anxiety.
Struggling with a 19-29 year old adult child living in your home. Tried everything and exasperated? Want to meet others struggling with the same problem and together learn new, effective ways to approach the problem? This may be the group ...
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Hosted by Jenny Peetoom
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2W
Struggling with a 19-29 year old adult child living in your home. Tried everything and exasperated? Want to meet others struggling with the same problem and together learn new, effective ways to approach the problem? This may be the group ...
I am offering a virtual DBT Skills Group that starts 30 April and runs every Tuesday. This group runs for 12 weeks from 6p-8p MST a is open to residents of AB, ON, and NS.
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Hosted by Audra Potter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MACP, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2C
I am offering a virtual DBT Skills Group that starts 30 April and runs every Tuesday. This group runs for 12 weeks from 6p-8p MST a is open to residents of AB, ON, and NS.
Providing group and/or individual supervision to CAP provisional psychologists and EMDR trainees via telepsychology (online) or in-person. Applying EPPP and LEAP to your provisional practice.
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Hosted by Margaret J Taylor
Psychologist, BEd, BA, MC, R Psych, EMDR
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2B
Providing group and/or individual supervision to CAP provisional psychologists and EMDR trainees via telepsychology (online) or in-person. Applying EPPP and LEAP to your provisional practice.
This group is designed to help young people who are in conflict with the law, have spent time incarcerated or are serving community probation orders. Group is primarily CBT based with a focus on relapse prevention and healthy community functioning. ...
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Hosted by Jacqueline Leland
Psychologist, MPsych, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3E
This group is designed to help young people who are in conflict with the law, have spent time incarcerated or are serving community probation orders. Group is primarily CBT based with a focus on relapse prevention and healthy community functioning. ...
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Hosted by Milena M. Meneghetti
Psychologist, MSc, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T3B
12 week x 90 minute online DBT skills group for high emotional dysregulation that negatively affects your life: Learn to read your body like it's a stress barometer, identify 'in the moment' urges and ways to overcome them, and ultimately ...
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Hosted by DBT Karin Klassen R. Psych
Psychologist, MSc, MPhil
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2P
12 week x 90 minute online DBT skills group for high emotional dysregulation that negatively affects your life: Learn to read your body like it's a stress barometer, identify 'in the moment' urges and ways to overcome them, and ultimately ...
McAtee Psychology provides specialized therapy & assessment services to children & adolescents, couples, and adults. Our approach is based on our experiences as teachers, coaches, and clinicians. Our initial appointment includes an assessment of your presenting concerns/problems and your goals ...
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Hosted by Ally Venturo
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2Z
McAtee Psychology provides specialized therapy & assessment services to children & adolescents, couples, and adults. Our approach is based on our experiences as teachers, coaches, and clinicians. Our initial appointment includes an assessment of your presenting concerns/problems and your goals ...
Lift Psychology is centrally located in Kensington, with easy access from downtown and all quadrants of the city. Please check out our website for more information at www.liftpsychology.ca
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Hosted by Krista Clelland
Psychologist, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2N
Lift Psychology is centrally located in Kensington, with easy access from downtown and all quadrants of the city. Please check out our website for more information at www.liftpsychology.ca
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Hosted by Roche Herbst
Psychologist, BHons, MA, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2V
Register now for a 2-Day interactive workshop for couples in stepfamily relationships. Hosted by Registered Psychologists: Charles Coleman/Amy Corkett. *Develop a sense of shared meaning for your new family *Clarify expectations *Build on your existing strengths *Create a household and/or ...
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Hosted by Journey Counselling Inc
Psychologist, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Calgary, AB T2Z
Register now for a 2-Day interactive workshop for couples in stepfamily relationships. Hosted by Registered Psychologists: Charles Coleman/Amy Corkett. *Develop a sense of shared meaning for your new family *Clarify expectations *Build on your existing strengths *Create a household and/or ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Calgary?
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.