Support Groups in Comox, BC
A group for individuals who identify as female aged 15-18 experiencing anxiety and low self-esteem. A combination of group counselling and community building, these individuals are taken through a series of activities intended to build self-awareness and empowerment via connection, ...
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Hosted by Sarah J Hallett
Counsellor, BA, BEd, MACpsyc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Comox, BC V9M
A group for individuals who identify as female aged 15-18 experiencing anxiety and low self-esteem. A combination of group counselling and community building, these individuals are taken through a series of activities intended to build self-awareness and empowerment via connection, ...
Sophia Women's Wisdom Spirituality Group is a small group of women who meet for ten sessions. We explore the wisdom of women in the various global spiritual and religious traditions but we always return to our own intuitive wisdom. Spiritual ...
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Hosted by Terry Folks SpiritFirst Counselling
Counsellor, MA, RCC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Comox, BC V9M
Sophia Women's Wisdom Spirituality Group is a small group of women who meet for ten sessions. We explore the wisdom of women in the various global spiritual and religious traditions but we always return to our own intuitive wisdom. Spiritual ...
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Staying Alive is a weekly support and psychoeducation group based on the experiential workshops offered at The Haven, on Gabriola Island, BC. 6 week bundles of sessions offer self-awareness, mindfulness, and relational interpersonal and communication skill-building. Boundaries, attachment, self-compassion, intimacy ...
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Hosted by Kristina Campbell
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
Staying Alive is a weekly support and psychoeducation group based on the experiential workshops offered at The Haven, on Gabriola Island, BC. 6 week bundles of sessions offer self-awareness, mindfulness, and relational interpersonal and communication skill-building. Boundaries, attachment, self-compassion, intimacy ...
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Hosted by Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, DVATI, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
I host a monthly drop in Fertility support group at Full Moon Physio in Courtenay, BC. Groups offer peer support, education, and coping skills. Group is free of charge and offered in partnership with The Butterfly Run Canada. Reach out ...
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Hosted by Tasha Page
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MA, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
I host a monthly drop in Fertility support group at Full Moon Physio in Courtenay, BC. Groups offer peer support, education, and coping skills. Group is free of charge and offered in partnership with The Butterfly Run Canada. Reach out ...
In-person, one-time workshop of 3 hours. Take some time for yourself over the busy holiday season. We will work together on a brainstormed list of self-care techniques and then share the work of making a collage poster to represent each ...
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Hosted by Kazimea Sokil
Counsellor, MA, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
In-person, one-time workshop of 3 hours. Take some time for yourself over the busy holiday season. We will work together on a brainstormed list of self-care techniques and then share the work of making a collage poster to represent each ...
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Hosted by Jen Burt, Counselling & Art Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MEd, DVATI, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
6 weekly sessions with a small group of mothers, focused on MCBT, self care, creating an emotional tool-belt.Cost is 200.
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Hosted by Mamatoto Counselling
Counsellor, BHSc, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
6 weekly sessions with a small group of mothers, focused on MCBT, self care, creating an emotional tool-belt.Cost is 200.
For parents to go from fearing for their teen’s mental health to helping their teen navigate anxiety and depression without losing connection and trust. If you’ve been experiencing fear, worry, doubt, anger, sadness, guilt and shame about the depression and ...
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Hosted by Riley Brown
Counsellor, RPC-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
For parents to go from fearing for their teen’s mental health to helping their teen navigate anxiety and depression without losing connection and trust. If you’ve been experiencing fear, worry, doubt, anger, sadness, guilt and shame about the depression and ...
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Hosted by Lianne Labistour
Counsellor, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
This 2.5 day group workshop is for you if you don't know what you want from life, or what life wants from you. Perhaps your life is in transition and you are looking for inspiration for a new path, or ...
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Hosted by Kristina Campbell
Counsellor, MACP, RCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Courtenay, BC V9N
This 2.5 day group workshop is for you if you don't know what you want from life, or what life wants from you. Perhaps your life is in transition and you are looking for inspiration for a new path, or ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Comox?
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.