Group Counselling

Support 4 Survivors: Horseability - Registration Open!

• Length: 8 Weeks
• Next Session: TBD

Amelia Rising, Horse Ability and True Patriot Love are working together to offer free Equine Assisted Activities sessions to female former and current military members who are survivors of military sexual misconduct or any form of gender based violence. This program is also open to female military family members survivors of military sexual misconduct.

Rooted Group - Registration Open!

• Length: 7 Weeks
• Next Session: TBD

Rooted is a transformative seven week pre-counseling workshop designed to empower participants through psychoeducation. In this supportive environment, clients will delve into essential topics such as the impact of trauma on the brain, the importance of establishing healthy boundaries, effective coping skills, and cultivating self-compassion. Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, participants will gain valuable insights and tools to foster emotional resilience and personal growth.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 705-840-2403 to book a pre-group intake.

Healthy Relationships - Registration Open!

• Length: 4 Weeks
• Next Session: TBD

A 4 week psychoeducational workshop to explore all types of relationships, platonic, romantic and familial. In this workshop we will explore different types of relationships, boundaries, what a healthy relationship consists of, and how to establish relationship values specific to your needs, among other important topics. Topics we will explore include: fair fighting, equity in relationships, power and control, and establishing relationship values.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 705-840-2403 to book a pre-group intake.

Expressive Arts - Starting Soon!

• Length: 10 Weeks
• Next Session: January 2025

This group is for those who identify as female and have experienced sexual and/or gender-based violence. Together we will use body-based mindfulness exercises and the arts to explore topics such as Boundaries, Trust, Strengths, Wisdom, and more. The group’s aim will be to provide a safe-enough space to explore, grow, and heal from our experiences of violence. This is not a talk therapy group. This group will provide its participants with the opportunity to share the felt effects of gender-based violence that we may hold in common.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 705-840-2403 to book a pre-group intake.

DBT Skills - Registration Open!

• Length: 7 Weeks
• Next Session: TBD

Our Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills Workshop is designed to help individuals build practical tools for managing emotions, improving relationships, and enhancing overall well-being. DBT combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to promote balance and acceptance in daily life. In this workshop, participants will learn and practice four core DBT skills:

1. Interpersonal Effectiveness: Techniques to improve communication, set boundaries, and maintain healthy relationships, while balancing personal needs with the needs of others.
2. Mindfulness: Strategies to stay present and aware in the moment, reduce stress, and enhance emotional clarity by cultivating a non-judgmental attitude toward thoughts and feelings.
3. Distress Tolerance: Tools for coping with crisis situations and tolerating pain without making things worse, fostering resilience during challenging times.
4. Emotional Regulation: Skills to better understand and manage intense emotions, allowing for healthier emotional responses and improved emotional stability.

By integrating these skills, participants will learn to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease, improve emotional control, and enhance their quality of life.

If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 705-840-2403 to book a pre-group intake.