Support Groups in Ancaster, ON
Our group is a collaboration of Israeli therapists who provide services in Hebrew to sexual abuse and trauma clients of all ages. Having the ability to express themselves with therapists in their first language gives our clients immediate feelings of ...
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Hosted by Hana Rotchild
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, DTATI
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ancaster, ON L9G
Our group is a collaboration of Israeli therapists who provide services in Hebrew to sexual abuse and trauma clients of all ages. Having the ability to express themselves with therapists in their first language gives our clients immediate feelings of ...
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MBCT is an 8 week evidence-based group therapy for preventing depressive relapse. Mindfulness is a non-judgemental way of paying attention to the present moment. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is designed to bring awareness to the habitual negative thinking that leads to ...
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Hosted by Mutual Help
Registered Social Worker, MBCT, MSC , CBS, DSW, RSSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8T
MBCT is an 8 week evidence-based group therapy for preventing depressive relapse. Mindfulness is a non-judgemental way of paying attention to the present moment. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is designed to bring awareness to the habitual negative thinking that leads to ...
16 years and older welcome! Group therapy is an opportunity to receive education and support for your eating disorder/disordered eating in a group setting with like minded individuals. This group is for anyone who is 16 years old and up ...
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Hosted by Victoria (Cavaliere) Armas - Cavaliere Therapy Services
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9K
16 years and older welcome! Group therapy is an opportunity to receive education and support for your eating disorder/disordered eating in a group setting with like minded individuals. This group is for anyone who is 16 years old and up ...
MYACT (Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) combines third wave cognitive behavioural therapy approach with yoga, meditation & group exercises/discussion into each weekly session. This group has limited spots available and runs for eight weeks. Issues addressed may include (but ...
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Hosted by Steve Ferrell
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8R
MYACT (Mindful Yoga-based Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) combines third wave cognitive behavioural therapy approach with yoga, meditation & group exercises/discussion into each weekly session. This group has limited spots available and runs for eight weeks. Issues addressed may include (but ...
If you are a man who is feeling alone with the stress, pressure and expectations that modern society foists upon you to “Be a Man” or is experiencing a sense of shame, embarrassment or regret regarding how you have been ...
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Hosted by Brian Janes
Registered Psychotherapist, CSAT, ICADC, MBA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Stoney Creek, ON L8G
If you are a man who is feeling alone with the stress, pressure and expectations that modern society foists upon you to “Be a Man” or is experiencing a sense of shame, embarrassment or regret regarding how you have been ...
A group for soul sisters to achieve their dreams. 6 week structured group. Strategies, tools, workbook, live weekly Q &A. Start dates vary.
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Hosted by Diane Harrison
Registered Social Worker, MSW, C Med, CEC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9B
A group for soul sisters to achieve their dreams. 6 week structured group. Strategies, tools, workbook, live weekly Q &A. Start dates vary.
Caregivers Corner is a new virtual group we are offering at Cherry Tree Counselling to support the often unseen, unpaid and silent army of caregivers in our community. Find support, strength, resources and community here. For more information, visit us ...
Hosted by Cherry Tree Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Caregivers Corner is a new virtual group we are offering at Cherry Tree Counselling to support the often unseen, unpaid and silent army of caregivers in our community. Find support, strength, resources and community here. For more information, visit us ...
24-session group that meets weekly. All modules - Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness - are covered. Openings available at the start of the module.
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Hosted by DBT Hamilton
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8N
24-session group that meets weekly. All modules - Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness - are covered. Openings available at the start of the module.
An arts-based, community building, social work supported group for 2SLGBTQ+ children ages 8-12. The program will begin in summer 2024 and provide 2SLGBTQ+ children to engage in art activities, form new friendships, and build self esteem and confidence in a ...
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Hosted by All Out Collective
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8H
An arts-based, community building, social work supported group for 2SLGBTQ+ children ages 8-12. The program will begin in summer 2024 and provide 2SLGBTQ+ children to engage in art activities, form new friendships, and build self esteem and confidence in a ...
his is a 9 week, virtual-based outpatient program for overcoming anger and addictions for adults 18+. This program combines psychotherapy and psychoeducation and is facilitated by our multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. Participants will meet weekly for 2 hours ...
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Hosted by Angela Saavedra
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PSYC BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8H
his is a 9 week, virtual-based outpatient program for overcoming anger and addictions for adults 18+. This program combines psychotherapy and psychoeducation and is facilitated by our multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. Participants will meet weekly for 2 hours ...
This is an ACT-based, eight-week program aimed at improving co-parenting outcomes, fostering positive parenting skills and reducing abusive behaviours in men.
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Hosted by The Zen Social Worker
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8V
This is an ACT-based, eight-week program aimed at improving co-parenting outcomes, fostering positive parenting skills and reducing abusive behaviours in men.
This is an online group for people who have experienced a psychedelic experience to share their experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other.
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Hosted by Stone (Si Dong) Fu
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8W
This is an online group for people who have experienced a psychedelic experience to share their experiences, ask questions, and learn from each other.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment to help folks who grapple with emotional ups and downs tied to mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, and tough emotions such as grief, or shame. This DBT skills group is all about teaching ...
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Hosted by Hamilton Trauma Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RP(Q), RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment to help folks who grapple with emotional ups and downs tied to mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, and tough emotions such as grief, or shame. This DBT skills group is all about teaching ...
Wool & Wellness: A Fiber-Arts Wellness Group lead by Allyson Gassner, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Saturdays at 11am to 12:30pm at the Dundas Driving Park in Dundas, Ontario. There is an investment of $15 per session. Price includes HST. Each ...
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Hosted by Allyson Gassner
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Wool & Wellness: A Fiber-Arts Wellness Group lead by Allyson Gassner, MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Saturdays at 11am to 12:30pm at the Dundas Driving Park in Dundas, Ontario. There is an investment of $15 per session. Price includes HST. Each ...
Community group to learn how to feel safer in the body and in the community. Based on the priniciples of Somatic therapy and trauma-focused care. For more info visit our website.
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Hosted by Thecompassionproject.ca
Registered Psychotherapist, EdD, CCC-S, CCS-AC, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8P
Community group to learn how to feel safer in the body and in the community. Based on the priniciples of Somatic therapy and trauma-focused care. For more info visit our website.
Mindful Self Compassion is an 8-week skill development group that teaches you how to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness. MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being. While mindfulness increases our awareness of ...
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Hosted by Mutual Help
Registered Social Worker, MBCT, MSC , CBS, DSW, RSSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8T
Mindful Self Compassion is an 8-week skill development group that teaches you how to manage difficulty with more ease and kindness. MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion to enhance our emotional well-being. While mindfulness increases our awareness of ...
CBT is a short-term, evidence-based therapy that is effective in treating anxiety and depression. It has been been shown to be effective regardless of age, meaning it works for younger and older adults. I currently offer an eight-week group CBT ...
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Hosted by Christina B Gojmerac
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8G
CBT is a short-term, evidence-based therapy that is effective in treating anxiety and depression. It has been been shown to be effective regardless of age, meaning it works for younger and older adults. I currently offer an eight-week group CBT ...
Valley Connections Counselling has been facilitating clinical supervision groups since 2016 for Mental Health Practitioners, including Registered Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Masters Level Counselling Interns, and Child Life Specialists. Our groups meet BIWEEKLY on either Thursdays or Fridays and you can ...
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Hosted by Valley Connections Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, RP, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9H
Valley Connections Counselling has been facilitating clinical supervision groups since 2016 for Mental Health Practitioners, including Registered Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Masters Level Counselling Interns, and Child Life Specialists. Our groups meet BIWEEKLY on either Thursdays or Fridays and you can ...
So many of us fall into patterns of feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. The Live Your Values clinic will help you acknowledge and re-prioritize what’s important to you, so that you can live a life that truly fulfills you. This ...
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Hosted by Shareen Kaur Rikhraj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q), MSc, BSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8H
So many of us fall into patterns of feeling depressed, anxious and overwhelmed. The Live Your Values clinic will help you acknowledge and re-prioritize what’s important to you, so that you can live a life that truly fulfills you. This ...
At Couples Counselling Centre, we are on a mission to help families thrive. We work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families. We believe the bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home. Your relationship is too important ...
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Hosted by Christian Couple And Individual Therapy Stephanie Doerr
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, BEd, MACP, RP (Q), LPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L9K
At Couples Counselling Centre, we are on a mission to help families thrive. We work with individuals, couples, children, teens and families. We believe the bond between the couple is the heartbeat of the home. Your relationship is too important ...
We offer an 8-week outpatient, virtual-based addiction recovery program. This program consists of weekly psychotherapy, addictions counselling, group sessions with fellow participants, and regular check-ins. During the program, you will be provided with psychotherapy and psychoeducation at the individual and ...
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Hosted by Angela Saavedra
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), PSYC BA, MACP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8H
We offer an 8-week outpatient, virtual-based addiction recovery program. This program consists of weekly psychotherapy, addictions counselling, group sessions with fellow participants, and regular check-ins. During the program, you will be provided with psychotherapy and psychoeducation at the individual and ...
Our multidisciplinary chronic pain management program entails 8 group sessions. In the sessions you will learn holistic strategies to manage the negative effects of your chronic pain and help you towards the life goals that you want to achieve. In ...
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Hosted by Psychology Health Solutions
Treatment Centre, MA, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8M
Our multidisciplinary chronic pain management program entails 8 group sessions. In the sessions you will learn holistic strategies to manage the negative effects of your chronic pain and help you towards the life goals that you want to achieve. In ...
ZOOM ONLY. Join in on movement, breathing, and mindfulness in this one hour session. You will have time to check in after the session, ask questions, and share your experience.
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Hosted by Shannon Knutson - Trauma Therapist
Occupational Therapist, MSc OT, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8R
ZOOM ONLY. Join in on movement, breathing, and mindfulness in this one hour session. You will have time to check in after the session, ask questions, and share your experience.
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Hosted by Maryam. Rostami.
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8V
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Hosted by Barbara A Smith
Registered Psychotherapist, MFA, GIT, MS, CRPO
Verified Verified
Group meets in Hamilton, ON L8P
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Ancaster?
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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.