Group Programs

Please contact Connect Counselling at 250-860-3181 if you have any questions about our programs.

Please note that due to COVID 19 there are no Children’s Groups running until further notice. Some adult group programs are being held via the Zoom video platform.

Intake fee of $25.00 for clients who have not accessed any of our services within 6 months.

Weekly Adult Groups

Finding Our Voices (FOV) – Closed group – In Person

This is a safe non-judgmental counselling group for women exploring abuse and unhealthy patterns in partner relationships or from childhood. Topics are varied, and can include breaking the cycle, deciding whether/how to leave or stay in a relationship, boundaries, anger, trust, anxiety, depression, parenting, developing healthier present day relationships and healing and thriving after abuse.

Fridays: 9:30-11:30am

Please phone the office to have your name added to the wait-list. * Intake Fee only

Men in Change – Open group – Zoom

Men in Change is a process group for men who are interested in learning how to manage emotions and unhealthy conflict. Themes include: Unfairness, Boundary Work, Respectful Communication, Family Conflict, Solution-focused Work, Managing Anger, Emotional Intelligence, Shame and Resiliency and Building Sense of Self.

This is a weekly drop-in group and is co-led by a male and female counsellor.

Mondays: 5:30-7:30 pm September – June

Please phone or email the office to receive an invitation to join. * Intake Fee only

Men in Relationship with Self & Others – Open Group – In Person

A support group for men who are interested in self-awareness and creating a healthy relationship with self and others. This is a weekly drop-in group led by a male facilitator.

Wednesdays: 6:00-8:30 pm September – June

Please phone or email the office to receive an invitation to join. * Intake Fee only

Adult Groups – please call or email the office to register/go on the waitlist

Group Fee: $30.00

New Group

Rebuilding for Women — Zoom, 10 weeks

The Rebuilding for Women group offers an opportunity for women to rebuild themselves from the ground up after separation or divorce.

Wednesdays: 5:30-7:30 April 12-June 14

Reaching Older Women (ROW) – Fall Group TBA

This is a psycho-educational discussion group for any woman 50 years and older who has experienced relationship abuse of any kind. Topics may include: self-care, tools for calming, assertiveness and boundary-setting, and exploring guilt and shame.

Gateway to Growth (G2G) – Spring group TBA

Gateway to Growth is a six week psycho-educational group for adults seeking individual counselling services. Group members will learn and discuss foundational concepts in a supportive environment to be able to benefit the most from their upcoming individual counselling sessions. Topics and concepts may include: boundaries, communication, emotional regulation, window of tolerance, stress management, self-compassion and resilience. Please contact Connect Counselling if you are interested in speaking to the counsellor about this group.

Parenting Skills Class – Zoom, 8 weeks

This is an eight-week class that supports parents in developing skills to address challenging behaviours in children or teens while building positive family relationships.

Wednesdays: 6:30-7:30 April 5-May 24

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