Support Groups in Port Perry, ON
Creating joyful, colourful art and inspiring you to discover your own creativity while creating your own journal.
![](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/aa860e69-cbbf-4f65-80c9-67d7ca602cbc/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hosted by Mind Health Connect
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Perry, ON L9L
Welcoming New Clients- Feeling stuck in fear, is Fight Flight or Freeze consuming you. Overwhelmed by life challenges, toxic relationship, child, parenting, family conflict or financial issues or feeling dissatisfied with life. As a retired police officer I understand the what emergency responders live through. I am trauma-informed practice that supports awareness between the connection of mind and body. I emphasize the importance of emotions and how this understanding can give us the power to move forward. What ever the issue together we can find the tools that provide the best solution for you.
Are you interested in learning about your emotions and practical skills to help you manage overwhelming emotions more effectively? The Virtual Emotion Regulation Group may be for you. This group will take place virtually for 8 weeks and is for adults 18+. Participants will be provided with practice skills to help reduce difficult emotions, tolerate distress, use mindfulness practices in daily life and build healthy relationships. The 4 primary skillsets of DBT will be covered in this group: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
![](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/caf453c4-f11f-4bc5-861c-49eae46e4ddb/6/320x400.jpeg)
Hosted by Amanda Harper
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Port Perry, ON L9L
I am passionate about helping others to begin to find balance in their lives. I truly believe that reaching out for help takes a great deal of courage. I am committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental and supportive virtual counselling environment where you can begin to explore the emotions, thoughts and behaviours that may be getting in the way of you living your best life. Whether it be mental health, trauma, substance use, impulsive behaviours, emotion dysregulation, grief/loss or relationship challenges, I will be there to work collaboratively with you to fulfill your personal therapy goals.
More Groups Nearby
This 6-week trauma-informed program integrates the practices and benefits of yoga and mindfulness with third-wave CBT, in a safe and accessible environment. Learn and develop new skills to enhance your emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing while reducing the impact of stress, depression, anxiety and trauma. We will focus on alternative ways you can process painful experiences and move forward in your life with passion and purpose. Check out www.alittlezen.ca/yoga-group-programs to learn more and register.
![](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f607c35d-967b-4d43-8611-39edf834d6e2/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hosted by Zenia Mihevc RSW - A Little Zen
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Uxbridge, ON L9P
I provide a peaceful and holistic approach to counselling and coaching, to help achieve balance and wellness. Individuals have the option of outdoor sessions – which include experiential mindful movement, present moment awareness training and breath work. Nature is known to reduce anger, fear, stress, and unpleasant feelings. I facilitate person-centric exploration with ease, allowing individuals to discover their inner strength and move forward in life. As a Registered Social Worker, Registered Yoga Teacher, and Mindset Coach my passion is to create a safe space to help individuals on their journey back to wellness.
Join a small group for a day with other couples, and learn how normal it is for conflict to occur in relationships, and why this is actually a normal part of growth. This group coaches members to learn new skills to improve communication quickly, with the goal of relating to each other in a more healthy way.
![](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0f7db41c-72c1-4ac5-8b98-06be8a5b0ef1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hosted by Strength Zone Holistic Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Bsc, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Uxbridge, ON L9P
We have options for both individuals and couples. If you are feeling stuck in your life or your relationship, we can help you to learn new skills to manage them, and we assist couples to re-discover the intimacy that can often go missing at times.
See more therapy options for Port Perry
Nearby Searches for Port Perry
- Aurora
- Markham
- Newmarket
- North York
- Oshawa
- Peterborough
- Pickering
- Richmond Hill
- Thornhill
- Toronto
- Vaughan
- Whitby
FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Port Perry?
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.