Group

Recovery growth with others . . .

Along with individual counselling, attending small group therapy can be a powerful experience of healing and growth.  When group members share their experiences and stories, they recognize similarities in experiences and themes from their lives, reducing shame, fear, and confusion.  Small groups allow its members to practice the skills they are learning, build trust with each other, and share with each other on a deeper level. 

The goal of small group therapy is for its members to gain the courage to face the difficulties in their lives including grief and loss, healing from their traumas, and taking ownership of their own recovery.  The benefits of attending small group therapy are numerous:

·       Long-term meaningful relationships Boost self-awareness

·       Nourish and promote learning Pinpoint need for and strategies for change

·       Development of a sense of community Identify strategies for improved decision-making

·       Formation of a support network Learn meditative practices to promote relaxation