Group Therapy


Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an evidence-based group therapy for preventing depressive relapse and treating mood disorders shown to reduce depression, anxiety, and stress.  It is useful for people who are in recovery from depression or are experiencing mild to moderate depression symptoms and has been found useful for anxiety disorders.  MBCT is based on the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program which is used in the treatment of chronic pain and chronic stress disorders, making MBCT a good fit for these challenges as well.  MBCT combines the use of mindful awareness and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy to change habitually unhealthy thinking and behaviour that maintain or lead to mood disorders. The change in thinking is done through the practice of redirecting and training the attention to focus on the present moment experiences. Research has demonstrated that MBCT is as effective as antidepressants in the prevention of depressive relapse or recurrence

The group is an 8-week series of 2 hr sessions. There is a silent retreat that is also part of this program that we facilitate for those who wish to participate. If you are interest in this course, please contact: info@vkwellness.ca or 604-578-8135.

Facilitator: Kara Fogwell, RSW, RCC, MBCT Trained Facilitator

Cost: $550 (extra if attending silent retreat)

Dates: Friday's starting September 26 - November 14, 2025

Time: 9AM - 11:30PM

Location: Virtual

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Other and Past Group Therapy

The following groups can be offered upon request, dependent on participant registration numbers.

Difficult Conversations

This therapy series provides participants with the opportunity to learn why some social situations, collaboration, or specific people may be difficult for you to manage (we all have these). When groups change the way they talk, they change the way they work together. Many of these difficulties stem from personal triggers or past situations and can be addressed by learning to manage stress and acquiring new skills for dealing with these difficult situations (uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy strategies for change)

This therapy series will examine how we can all improve our communication

• skills by paying attention to our conversations, and in turn help us enhance our work with employees, colleagues, and clients.
• Participants will navigate social problem exploration (includes behaviour, emotions, thoughts, physiological experiences), identify desired outcomes when social problem arises, plan for specific strategies for change related to assessment of the problem, identify ways to keep self on track.

Only offered as a group package ideal for corporate wellness initiatives

Contact: info@vkwellness.ca or 604-578-8135
Length: 4 session 1.5 hours

Therapeutic Writing Groups (TWG) (Group Therapy)

Coming soon

Our therapeutic writing groups give group members a way to explore their current circumstances in a uniquely different way. Writing has long been a source of learning and self-exploration. There is no prior writing experience needed to attend the group just the willingness to get to know yourself deeper. We offer different writing groups focusing on different aspects of personal growth. The group is facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is there to guide the therapeutic process. Please see below for our current offerings

TWG- Therapeutic Journaling for Self-Discovery (4 Sessions, 1.5 hours long)

Eco-Hope Support Group

Eco-distress is on the rise. Many individuals and groups are expereincing clinical mental health symptoms including anxiety and depression, related to their concern for the health of the planet. If you are someone experiencing this, we are here to help. Our clinical team will be offering support through this online group, as well as strategies and education to transform your distress into hope. We hope to offer this regularly to those who are interested. See below for our start date.