Support Groups in Barrie, ON
If you are a therapist looking to complete your requirements to become a registered psychotherapist with the CRPO, then this online group supervision offering may be a good fit for you. Group size is limited to five participants and additional ...
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Hosted by Pal Counselling and Associates
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, RMFT, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
If you are a therapist looking to complete your requirements to become a registered psychotherapist with the CRPO, then this online group supervision offering may be a good fit for you. Group size is limited to five participants and additional ...
How would your life change if you could unblock your limitations and get unstuck? Whether you’re a mindset beginner or an intermediate our 12-week transformational program will help you stop critical thoughts, melt depression and anxiety, align your values and ...
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Hosted by Effie Mitskopoulos - Holistic Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, HBSc, MSW, RSW, CHyp, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
How would your life change if you could unblock your limitations and get unstuck? Whether you’re a mindset beginner or an intermediate our 12-week transformational program will help you stop critical thoughts, melt depression and anxiety, align your values and ...
Few spots available for registration - Discover the empowering community of "LoveHER" Support Group for Women—a tailored space exclusively designed to foster a deeper connection with yourself. Together we will journey to activate a sense of peace and well-being without ...
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Hosted by Angel Powers
Registered Social Service Worker, RSSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
Few spots available for registration - Discover the empowering community of "LoveHER" Support Group for Women—a tailored space exclusively designed to foster a deeper connection with yourself. Together we will journey to activate a sense of peace and well-being without ...
A 6-week in person and virtual group for woman who want to explore and make space for self within the context of motherhood. This group will explore and redefine expectations of motherhood, make sense of the mess of motherhood, unpack ...
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Hosted by Grace North Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
A 6-week in person and virtual group for woman who want to explore and make space for self within the context of motherhood. This group will explore and redefine expectations of motherhood, make sense of the mess of motherhood, unpack ...
Learning about codependency and self care for those overwhelmed and feeling helpless from worrying over a teenager or adult child's choices and/or lifestyle.
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Hosted by Courtney Perry
Registered Social Service Worker
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
Learning about codependency and self care for those overwhelmed and feeling helpless from worrying over a teenager or adult child's choices and/or lifestyle.
We are a small group of well-trained therapists that are thrilled about helping people. If you are feeling stuck, we are here to help you get unstuck and come truly alive.
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Hosted by Lindsay Tsang
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
We are a small group of well-trained therapists that are thrilled about helping people. If you are feeling stuck, we are here to help you get unstuck and come truly alive.
NEW VIRTUAL group offering specialized emotion processing for new parents who experienced a traumatic birth or postpartum experience that left you emotionally scarred. This new recent event trauma protocol was developed to reduce distress and disturbance when thinking about difficult ...
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Hosted by Jennifer Mather
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
NEW VIRTUAL group offering specialized emotion processing for new parents who experienced a traumatic birth or postpartum experience that left you emotionally scarred. This new recent event trauma protocol was developed to reduce distress and disturbance when thinking about difficult ...
A monthly virtual support group for parents and caregivers with a child experiencing OCD. Completely free, virtual and peer-led, this group is for you if you need to be reminded you're not alone in the OCD journey!
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Hosted by Shaina Charles
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
A monthly virtual support group for parents and caregivers with a child experiencing OCD. Completely free, virtual and peer-led, this group is for you if you need to be reminded you're not alone in the OCD journey!
Men recovering together regardless of the type of addiction when lead by a skilled therapist, experience healing deeply and sustainably. We work together to undue the past in the present and create a new future! A future that is bright ...
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Hosted by Amazing Space Therapy and Wellness Centre
Counsellor, MDiv, CSAT, CMAT, c
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Men recovering together regardless of the type of addiction when lead by a skilled therapist, experience healing deeply and sustainably. We work together to undue the past in the present and create a new future! A future that is bright ...
Are you a soon to be or new mom feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Do you find it hard to stay present and are not even sure where to start with coping? This is the group for you! Join us for ...
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Hosted by Bloom & Thrive Therapy - Angela Bishop MSW, RSW
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CC-PMH
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Are you a soon to be or new mom feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Irritable? Do you find it hard to stay present and are not even sure where to start with coping? This is the group for you! Join us for ...
Starting September 2022. Are you struggling due to ADHD? Want to learn to reduce procrastination, increase motivation and get stuff done? Join this group to learn new coping strategies and have a group to help keep you accountable.
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Hosted by Sarah Adhd Adult Autism Burnout Spears Palma
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Starting September 2022. Are you struggling due to ADHD? Want to learn to reduce procrastination, increase motivation and get stuff done? Join this group to learn new coping strategies and have a group to help keep you accountable.
Come and join us for a relaxed and fun learning environment. 8 clinicians max with a focus on client support, SEUS topics, ethical concerns as well business support. This round we are extending to 2hrs to allow ample time for ...
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Hosted by Sweet Spot Family Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Come and join us for a relaxed and fun learning environment. 8 clinicians max with a focus on client support, SEUS topics, ethical concerns as well business support. This round we are extending to 2hrs to allow ample time for ...
Many men and women serving Canadian Forces suffer mental health and addictions issues related to operational tasking and deployments. Some of the veterans as well as members of a civilian population suffer from a childhood traumas and family dysfunctional upbringing. ...
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Hosted by Binczak Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP, CSAT, CCAC, CCS-AC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
Many men and women serving Canadian Forces suffer mental health and addictions issues related to operational tasking and deployments. Some of the veterans as well as members of a civilian population suffer from a childhood traumas and family dysfunctional upbringing. ...
Are you struggling due to ADHD? Want to learn to reduce procrastination, increase motivation and get stuff done? Join this group to learn new coping strategies and have a group to help keep you accountable.
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Hosted by Asd AuDHD Adhd Partners Anxiety Sammi Marriner
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Are you struggling due to ADHD? Want to learn to reduce procrastination, increase motivation and get stuff done? Join this group to learn new coping strategies and have a group to help keep you accountable.
Learn to reduce your stress and anxiety, and take time for yourself. You are worth it! Mondays 6:30-7:30pm biweekly for 7 weeks. Sept, 2022. Do you need to take more time for self-care? Do you need to focus on yourself ...
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Hosted by Asd AuDHD Adhd Partners Anxiety Sammi Marriner
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Learn to reduce your stress and anxiety, and take time for yourself. You are worth it! Mondays 6:30-7:30pm biweekly for 7 weeks. Sept, 2022. Do you need to take more time for self-care? Do you need to focus on yourself ...
OACCPP, member in good standing, professional standards and development association. CCPA, member in good standing, Canadian professional standards and development association.
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Hosted by Ramsey Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, CRPO, CCPA, OAHMP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
OACCPP, member in good standing, professional standards and development association. CCPA, member in good standing, Canadian professional standards and development association.
A monthly virtual support group for parents and caregivers with a child experiencing OCD. Completely free and peer led, this group is for you if you need to be reminded you're not alone in the OCD journey.
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Hosted by Merrisa Little
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, CEO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
A monthly virtual support group for parents and caregivers with a child experiencing OCD. Completely free and peer led, this group is for you if you need to be reminded you're not alone in the OCD journey.
This skills-based group will equip participants with tools to move through and beyond separation into a life truly worth living, while leaving space to explore emotions and experiences associated with the end of a romantic relationship. This 6 week virtual ...
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Hosted by Grace North Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
This skills-based group will equip participants with tools to move through and beyond separation into a life truly worth living, while leaving space to explore emotions and experiences associated with the end of a romantic relationship. This 6 week virtual ...
Discover a transformative journey with our program designed to alleviate the burden of misunderstanding, shame, stigma, and isolation commonly felt by those navigating OCD. By connecting individuals who share the OCD experience, our Peer Support Program offers a dynamic platform ...
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Hosted by Shaina Charles
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4N
Discover a transformative journey with our program designed to alleviate the burden of misunderstanding, shame, stigma, and isolation commonly felt by those navigating OCD. By connecting individuals who share the OCD experience, our Peer Support Program offers a dynamic platform ...
Learn to reduce your stress and anxiety, and take time for yourself. You are worth it! Mondays 6:30-7:30pm biweekly for 7 weeks. Staring Sept, 2022. Do you need to take more time for self-care? Do you need to focus on ...
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Hosted by Sarah Adhd Adult Autism Burnout Spears Palma
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Barrie, ON L4M
Learn to reduce your stress and anxiety, and take time for yourself. You are worth it! Mondays 6:30-7:30pm biweekly for 7 weeks. Staring Sept, 2022. Do you need to take more time for self-care? Do you need to focus on ...
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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.