Group Counselling Programs

Effective Coping with Depression

Sep 18 – Oct 23 | In-person | Wednesdays from 6-8pm

Join counsellor Deanna Malfara-Ventura, MSW, RSW in this six week program to:

• Learn how depression affects us.
• Learn practical skills to manage depressive symptoms
• Gain tools to improve your mood and overall well-being

Call 519-966-5010 to learn more or sign up!

Learning How to Manage Anxiety

Sep 26 – Oct 24 | In-person | Thursdays from 5:30-7pm

Join counsellor Kaitlynn Randall, RP in this six week program to:

• Better understand what anxiety is and how to manage it
• Gain practical skills using evidence-based techniques
• Build resilience and confidence

Call 519-966-5010 to learn more or sign up!

Wellness Group

Sponsored by:

Join one of our ongoing Group Wellness Counselling Sessions.  Learn coping skills to manage daily challenges and deal with current or past issues. Topics covered: 

• Sense of Self
• Boundaries and Communication
• Anxiety and Stress
• Depression and Anger
• Psycho-educational methodology

The Wellness Drop-in Program consists of 90 minute group counselling sessions offered on an ongoing 4-week rotation cycle.  Join anytime.

This group runs on:

• Mondays: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Thursdays: 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Stress-Busting through Mindfulness

Improve your overall well-being by learning about stress and practicing mindfulness meditation techniques.

Participants will learn the 7 conditions necessary to properly practice mindfulness.

Participants will leave with 6 mindfulness meditation skills and become more resilient in their daily life. Psycho-educational methodology. 

Women’s Self-Esteem

A 6 week therapeutic group program for women to strengthen their self -esteem. The program teaches the fundamentals of self-esteem development as well as the practical methods for strengthening behaviours associated with an enhanced sense of self-esteem.

Weekly topic areas include:

• What is Self-Esteem
• Recognizing our Thoughts
•  Cognitive Restructuring
• Assertive Communication
• Body Image
• Healthy Relationships
• And More . . .

Men’s Self-Worth

A 6-week therapeutic (treatment) group program for men to strengthen their self-worth.  The program teaches the fundamentals of self-worth development as well as the practical methods for strengthening behaviours associated with an enhanced sense of self-worth. Each group session is 1.5 hours in length. 

Weekly topic areas include:

• What is Self-Worth                       
• Recognizing Our Thoughts
• Changing Our Thoughts
• Investigating Body Image
• Communicating Assertively
• Healthy Relationships
• And More . . .

Women’s Anger Resolution

An 8 week therapeutic (treatment) group program for women to learn how to enhance their ability to communicate their anger effectively.  Each group session is 2 hours in length with the exception of session 1 lasting one hour.

Weekly topic areas include:

• The Definition of Anger
• Anger & The Body
• Relaxation
• Tools for Change
• Resolving Grievances Effectively
• Creating Healthy Boundaries
• Anger & The Past
• Constructive Problem Solving
• And More . . .

Out of the red – Men’s Anger Resolution

A 6-week psycho-educational group program for men who have NOT been violent to persons, pets or property aimed at helping participants learn about pre-determinants of anger, anger resolution methods, awareness building regarding the effects of anger on others, costs/benefits of unhealthy anger, emotional regulation, practicing mindfulness, etc.

Please note that at the time of registration, potential group candidates are screened through numerous risk assessment questions to confirm non-violence as a mandatory criteria for group involvement.

Weekly topic areas include:

• What is Anger?
• Responses to Anger
• Tools for Change
• Boundaries
• Understanding our History
• Maintaining More Effective Anger Management
• Self-Talk
• Wrap up and Evaluation

Parents transitioning through separation or divorce

An 8 week psycho-educational program for parents who have or are in the process of separating or divorcing and are committed to growing in awareness about the short and long term effects of separation/divorce on their children.

Potential participants are advised by Customer Care at the time of their intake registration of the necessity for amicable engagement between partners during the group process.

If potential participants identify an inability to be amicable with one’s partner, they are advised of the ability to attend the group separately. Given the psycho-educational format of the group, new members can join at any time during the course of the group and therefore have the opportunity to engage in any previously missed sessions.

The following areas are explored through instruction, discussion and homework exercises:

• You and Your Family
• Effective Communication
• Listen!
• Protecting Your Children During and After Divorce
• Conflict
• Children Living With Separation and Divorce
• Teamwork
• Getting On with your Life