Support Groups in Edmonton, AB
Improve your relationship in 2 days! This couples workshop is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Couples will learn to develop ...
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Hosted by Krista Yaskiw - Couples Coach
Counsellor, Coach, BA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6H
Improve your relationship in 2 days! This couples workshop is based on the internationally acclaimed research of Dr. John Gottman as presented in his New York Times bestselling book—The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work. Couples will learn to develop ...
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
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Hosted by Emily Anderson
Psychologist, BA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Colour) may experience additional situations that can lead to grief, such as direct and indirect experiences with racism ...
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Hosted by The Grief and Trauma Healing Centre Inc.
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6X
Grief is the normal and natural reaction to loss of any kind. Those who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or People of Colour) may experience additional situations that can lead to grief, such as direct and indirect experiences with racism ...
Anger management done different! Rather than just shutting down and "managing" anger, this group will explore anger as a helpful tool to identify injustice and challenges in your life. When understood correctly, the energy and power can be harnessed into ...
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Hosted by Dean (David) Buhr
Psychologist, MC, RPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5L
Anger management done different! Rather than just shutting down and "managing" anger, this group will explore anger as a helpful tool to identify injustice and challenges in your life. When understood correctly, the energy and power can be harnessed into ...
*Postponed Indefinitely. Cows Can Be Purple is an Adlerian art therapy group created by Sadie E. (Tee) Dreikurs. It is designed for 6 to 12 people with the intent for everyone come together as a supportive community engaging in the ...
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Hosted by Derryl-Lynn Braumberger
Counsellor, CCC, MCP-AT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
*Postponed Indefinitely. Cows Can Be Purple is an Adlerian art therapy group created by Sadie E. (Tee) Dreikurs. It is designed for 6 to 12 people with the intent for everyone come together as a supportive community engaging in the ...
Inspired by the book, “Mother Hunger” by Kelly McDaniel, you will explore what mother hunger is, how these attachment injuries impacted you, and ways to heal from them. By reading the book and through creative and reflective assignments, you will ...
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Hosted by Kimberly F Hamilton
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC, BEd, RPPsych, SEP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5H
Inspired by the book, “Mother Hunger” by Kelly McDaniel, you will explore what mother hunger is, how these attachment injuries impacted you, and ways to heal from them. By reading the book and through creative and reflective assignments, you will ...
This is a men-only virtual group who would like to make positive changes in their life. The focus of this group is to help you learn to establish relationships based on safety, respect, and equality with others. Duration: 23 weeks ...
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Hosted by Shweta Cunningham
Counsellor, PM, RN, RPN
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5K
This is a men-only virtual group who would like to make positive changes in their life. The focus of this group is to help you learn to establish relationships based on safety, respect, and equality with others. Duration: 23 weeks ...
Learn effective tools for: tolerating distress (including self-harm), managing difficult emotions, being more present and focused, and improving relationships and communication.
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Hosted by Vanessa Goodchild
Psychologist, RPsych, MC, BSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6X
Learn effective tools for: tolerating distress (including self-harm), managing difficult emotions, being more present and focused, and improving relationships and communication.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
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Hosted by Ryan Busko
Psychologist, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
8-week Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group teaching a variety of strategies for reducing or eliminating anxiety. Cost is $60/session Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
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Hosted by Susan Grinder
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5M
8-week Adult Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group teaching a variety of strategies for reducing or eliminating anxiety. Cost is $60/session Mondays 6:30-8:00pm
Online therapy group focused on supporting clients live with Chronic Pain. This is both a supportive group and psychoeducational, where facilitators teach skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help find ways to manage and live with challenges associated with ...
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Hosted by Terilyn Pott
Psychologist, PhD, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5G
Online therapy group focused on supporting clients live with Chronic Pain. This is both a supportive group and psychoeducational, where facilitators teach skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help find ways to manage and live with challenges associated with ...
Often times, people who experience pelvic floor pain and pain during sex feel isolated and disconnected. This group aims at providing support, where participants also learn coping strategies for dealing with pelvic floor pain. This is a psychoeducational/support group focusing ...
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Hosted by Cassandra Kleefman
Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6G
Often times, people who experience pelvic floor pain and pain during sex feel isolated and disconnected. This group aims at providing support, where participants also learn coping strategies for dealing with pelvic floor pain. This is a psychoeducational/support group focusing ...
Navigating the wilderness of grief can be a deeply painful and isolating experience. Sharing a sacred space with others on a similar journey can allow powerful healing to unfold. This 8-week therapeutic support group program will provide information & tools ...
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Hosted by Christina Larsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RCSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
Navigating the wilderness of grief can be a deeply painful and isolating experience. Sharing a sacred space with others on a similar journey can allow powerful healing to unfold. This 8-week therapeutic support group program will provide information & tools ...
EPPP Self Care Group for Provisionals is a four-session therapeutic group that offers experiential exercises, activities, and discussions to provide and aid in self care. This group is tailored for provisional psychologists who are starting, continuing, or nearing the end ...
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Hosted by Justine Elliot
Psychologist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6X
EPPP Self Care Group for Provisionals is a four-session therapeutic group that offers experiential exercises, activities, and discussions to provide and aid in self care. This group is tailored for provisional psychologists who are starting, continuing, or nearing the end ...
This group is open to anyone struggling with infertility. The diagnosis of infertility can be life altering, and traumatic for many individuals and their partners. One may struggle with: isolation, shame, and sadness. One may also experience anger, anxiety and ...
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Hosted by Caroline Andersen
Psychologist, MA, R Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T6E
This group is open to anyone struggling with infertility. The diagnosis of infertility can be life altering, and traumatic for many individuals and their partners. One may struggle with: isolation, shame, and sadness. One may also experience anger, anxiety and ...
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
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Hosted by Zahra Domingo
Psychologist, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
Positive Kids runs social skills groups throughout the year. Groups are composed of 4 to 6 kids for one hour sessions that run 8-10 weeks. Each week a new topic is presented and children engage in role play, worksheets, exercises, ...
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Hosted by Positive Kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, PsyD(c)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5S
Positive Kids runs social skills groups throughout the year. Groups are composed of 4 to 6 kids for one hour sessions that run 8-10 weeks. Each week a new topic is presented and children engage in role play, worksheets, exercises, ...
Too often mother’s feel like they are falling short based on their own or society's expectations of what it “should” look like to raise a child, cook a meal or tend to a home. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, ...
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Hosted by ASK Therapy For Moms - Teletherapy
Counsellor, MACP, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5B
Too often mother’s feel like they are falling short based on their own or society's expectations of what it “should” look like to raise a child, cook a meal or tend to a home. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, ...
A safe supportive group for new mothers possibly struggling with postpartum depression and and postpartum anxiety. This group is run by Jody Cook, MSW, a therapist with 20+ years experience working with new moms.
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Hosted by Summit Counselling Services
Psychologist, BA, MC, CAATP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
A safe supportive group for new mothers possibly struggling with postpartum depression and and postpartum anxiety. This group is run by Jody Cook, MSW, a therapist with 20+ years experience working with new moms.
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
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Hosted by Ashley Hertner
Registered Provisional Psychologist, BA, MC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Edmonton, AB T5N
This is a structured skills training program informed by a therapeutic approach called Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It is designed to help you learn skills to cope with overwhelming emotions, reduce impulsivity, enhance interpersonal relationships, and ultimately achieve your own ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Edmonton?
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.