Groups Calendar

Sep 16, 2010 - Choices and Changes Group begins
Oct 12, 2010 - Caregiver Support Group begins
Sep 20, 2010 - Men's Managing Change Group begins
Sep 20, 2010 - Peaceful Families Groups begin
Sep 20, 2010 - Women's Managing Stress group begins
Sep 21, 2010 - Healthy Self-Esteem group for women begins
Sep 22, 2010 - Assertive Communication group for women

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Community Counselling offers a number of counselling groups in addition to our individual and family counselling program. New sessions generally start in September or October, and January, while some groups also have April to June sessions. Check our calendar in the left column to see when upcoming sessions begin.  All groups require pre-registration.  For further information about any group, please call (705) 742-4258 and ask for the Intake Counsellor.
 
We are pleased to offer the following groups:
 
Peaceful Families Group
For children whose lives have been affected by domestic violence. Includes a mothers’ group offered at the same time. In a supportive environment, children learn that the violence is not their fault, and have the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings with others. Transportation and child care are available.
 
Choices and Changes Group
A ten week group for women who want to explore their patterns of choosing and relating with intimate partners
 
Caregiver Support Group
Daytime groups offering support for those in a caregiving role. Participants meet others in similar circumstances, and develop new ways of coping with the pressures of caregiving.
 
Expressive Arts Therapy Group
For female survivors of sexual abuse. This 10-session group for survivors facilitates self-expression and healing through the mediums of visual art, clay sculpture, papier mache, and other forms of artistic expression. No artistic experience needed. The group is provided in a safe, nurturing environment by a qualified art therapist and co-therapist experienced in providing therapy for survivors.
 
Managing Change Effectively: An 8-Week Group for Men
An invitation to men coping with unemployment, separation and other challenging life transitions. Develop skills to communicate effectively in change situations; cope with stress, social change, and loss; and resolve conflict and manage anger in tense situations.
 
Personal Growth Groups for Women: An Invitation to Awareness and Fun
Groups are 2 and ½ hours each, running weekly for 10 weeks. Both daytime and evening groups are offered. The Self Esteem Group runs three times per year, while the other 3 topics are offered according to demand.
 
Healthy Self Esteem: Feeling Good about Yourself
Getting in touch with our inner resources and gaining a sense of personal empowerment.
 
Managing Stress: The Balancing Act
Learning coping skills and practicing relaxation techniques to gain a greater sense of well being and inner peace.
 
Managing Anger: Keeping Cool and Talking Straight
Developing skills to gain a sense of control; understanding our anger and expressing it in positive and healthy ways.
 
Assertive Communication: Standing Up For Yourself
Understanding the barriers to being assertive; practicing skills to act in our own best interest by respecting ourselves, as well as the rights of others.