Group Counselling

We offer guided group therapy sessions where individuals can come together to help each other through tough times and support each other's personal growth, development and healing. All group counselling sessions are led by one of our compassionate therapists.

Teen Anxiety and Depression Program

This cost-effective 12 session (8 week) Anxiety Program is a scientifically evaluated, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy based program to help young people reduce their anxiety and related difficulties. It is a structured, skills-based program that empowers teens and parents to manage anxiety and reduce unhelpful thinking patterns.

Contact Natalya (natalya@gritpsychology.com) or Diana (diana@gritpsychology.com) to register.

What it includes:

$55/hour for 24 hours of counselling

16 Hours

of group therapy for teens (weekly 2hr in person sessions for 8 weeks)

8 Hours

of parent sessions (2hr virtual sessions week 1, 3, 6 and 8)

Group Dates

This group involves the participation of both teenagers and their parents and focuses on teaching clear, practical skills. Teens work on developing anxiety management strategies, while parents take a supportive role.

Teen Group

4:30-6:30pm at Airdrie Office

Every Wednesday afternoon starting February 8, 2023 to April 5, 2023.

Parent Group

10am-12pm Online Attendance

Every Saturday morning starting February 4, 2023 to April 1, 2023.

Topics covered:

Learning about emotions and anxiety
Learning to think more realistically
How parents can help
Fighting fear by gradually facing fear
Problem-solving and relationships
Assertiveness and relationship skills
Challenging unhelpful thinking patterns

Group sessions are NOT AVAILABLE on February 22, 2023 during the teachers convention.

How it works

Teens are required to attend all weekly group sessions in person. Parents participate in online sessions the first week, two sessions in the middle, and the final week of group to gain a better understanding of the way anxiety functions in families and how to interrupt the worry cycle with their teen.

$1320 per family

for 24 hrs of group therapy (a savings of over 70%!).

Participants will receive an PDF invoice and attendance receipt at week 4 and 8 which can be submitted to their insurance provider for reimbursement if plan coverage allows. Ask your provider if group therapy is covered and let them know it will be facilitated by a Registered Clinical Social Worker & Registered Social Worker.

**Please note consistent attendance by teenagers and parents is necessary as the skills learned are cumulative in nature. A minimum of one parent is required to participate. There is no additional cost for a second parent from the same household to attend.

How to Register

Please speak with your primary counsellor or email your group facilitators:

Natalya (natalya@gritpsychology.com) or Diana (diana@gritpsychology.com)