Therapy Groups at The Family Centre

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, or relationship issues? Do you often feel alone, wishing you had someone to lean on who understands what you're going through? 

Our therapy groups for depression, anxiety, grief, and healthy relationships offer an opportunity to connect with others going through similar situations and work through life's challenges together. 

While in individual counselling sessions you are solely focused on your concerns, in a group setting you can hear other people’s perspectives, and feel supported by others in a similar situation. You have an opportunity to talk about your feelings and experiences. A group can help you feel less isolated as you’re going through your struggles. The group sizes are kept small for a supportive, healing experience. 

“To be honest, I was a little hesitant at first as I wasn’t sure if I belonged in this group. The atmosphere in the group was welcoming, always positive, and non-judgmental. The women in the group had very diverse backgrounds but were so supportive of each other.”  --- Participant of Healthy Relationships Therapy Group

Taking the first step and signing up for a group can feel intimidating. Our mental health therapists, who facilitate the groups, are aware of this and will make sure you feel comfortable and know what to expect ahead of time. If you are interested in participating in any of these groups, please get in touch with us and we will make sure you feel prepared before starting the group. 

 

 

We offer 5 therapy groups:

 

Depression Therapy Group

Everyone feels sad sometimes. But if you are often feeling hopeless and miserable, you might have depression. In this group, you will learn to: 

• Understand the difference between normal sadness and depression
• Identify common physiological responses that are associated with depression
• Understand what level of functional impairment constitutes a clinical disorder
• Understand how to make changes to break the cycle of depression
• Develop an action plan to begin moving out of depression 

The group meets online once a week, for 5 weeks. An official diagnosis of depression is not necessary. 

Learn more - Depression Therapy Group

 

Anxiety Therapy Group

We all feel anxious sometimes - after all, it is a natural response to stressful situations. But when anxious feelings become too frequent, it can take a toll on your wellbeing.

This group equips you with knowledge on how anxiety works and allows you to be with others who are going through similar experiences. You will leave with an action plan to begin moving out of anxiety.

• Gain an understanding of anxiety 
• Identify common physiological responses that are associated with anxiety
• Understand what level of functional impairment constitutes a clinical disorder
• Understand how to make changes to break the cycle of anxiety
• Develop an action plan to begin moving out of anxiety 

The group meets online once a week, for 5 weeks. An official diagnosis of anxiety is not necessary. 

Learn more - Anxiety Therapy Group

 

Grieving Through Art Therapy Group

Grieving a loss can be painful, but you don’t have to go through it on your own. In this group, you can talk about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours associated with the loss of a loved one by death, separation, and even pet loss. You will engage in creative and mindfulness activities, conversation, and monitor therapeutic change. This group gives you the opportunity to: 

• Process the loss of a loved one
• Honour the continuing bonds through symbolic meaning-making
• Gain a more comprehensive understanding of grief and how it influences your sense of identity

The group meets weekly for a total of 8 weeks. Previous experience in creating art is not required.

Learn more - Grieving Through Art Therapy Group

 

Strive: Men's Healthy Relationship Group

If you’re a man often experiencing conflicts and challenges in relationships, whether they are with romantic partners, family, friends, or co-workers, Strive could be a group for you. This program helps men to enhance their wellbeing by showing how to develop healthier relationship skills.

You will learn:

• Recognize the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to respond
• Skills for communicating effectively in your relationships
• Implement flexible and appropriate boundaries
• Understand how your relationship with yourself impacts all your relationships
• Recognize the role that power plays in relationships
• Be more confident in managing conflict

The group meets in person once a week for 16 weeks. To get started, you can attend a free information session.

Learn more - Strive: Men's Healthy Relationship Group

 

Healthy Relationships Group for Women

Some relationships help bring out the best in you, while others may leave you feeling unsafe, hurt, angry, or insecure. It’s not always easy to determine which relationships are serving you well and how to fix the ones that are broken.

This program focuses on building more fulfilling relationships and balanced life with less conflict. It will help you enhance your wellbeing by showing you how to develop healthier relationship skills based on your own personal values and what you want your life to be.

You will learn:

• Recognize the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to respond
• Effectively communicate in your relationships
• Implement flexible and appropriate boundaries
• Understand how your relationship with yourself impacts all your relationships
• Recognize the role that power plays in relationships
• Be more confident when resolving conflict

The group meets in person once a week for 16 weeks. To get started, you can attend a free information session.

Learn more - Healthy Relationship Group for Women