Group Therapy
Finding Solutions Through Support and Empathy
Ottawa group therapy for various issues, especially sex addiction, is an important process as it allows people to work alongside others and gain insight into their own issues by hearing about the struggles and successes of others in the group. The group is confidential and therapeutic as it is always led by one to two trained therapists.
Group therapy is guided by a therapists in Ottawa: it has some teaching, cross-talk is encouraged, accountability is key, and there is a process and goal you are being directed towards. There are several options, presented below, to make sure that you or your loved one gains valuable help from the Ottawa group therapy sessions. For privacy reasons, many of these groups are formed for specific types of clients, and are created on an on-demand basis.
NEW: Discover the Path to Recovery with the Holding Recovery Group!
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We believe that recovery is a shared experience, not a solitary one. That’s why we offer a twice-weekly fellowship designed to foster accountability, group camaraderie, and psychotherapeutic guidance. Our sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30pm to 1:00pm, ensuring that you have consistent support throughout your recovery process.
For the affordable price of $150 + HST per month, you can attend any or all of our sessions. Our primary goal is to empower you to achieve lasting recovery, which is why we transition our members towards our highly effective ‘Return to Love‘ program. Please note that membership in the Holding Recovery Group is limited to two consecutive months, as we want to ensure that you make progress and continue your journey with personalized support.
As part of our commitment to your recovery, we require all members to sign on with a therapist or recovery coach within two months. This step is essential to maintaining the momentum of your progress and ensuring that your growth is not hindered by complacency. We’re here to support you every step of the way and want to see you thrive.
At the Whitestone Clinic, our dedicated therapists have recognized the profound need for genuine connectedness and understanding when it comes to tackling sexual addiction. We understand that seeking help at the right time can be challenging, with the availability of therapists and interested individuals playing a crucial role. That’s why the Holding Recovery Group serves as a crucial stepping stone to keep your recovery on track while you wait for more intensive group therapy in our ‘Return to Love‘ program.
By joining the Holding Recovery Group, you’ll enjoy several benefits. You’ll have priority on the ‘Return to Love‘ waitlist, ensuring that you receive the comprehensive care you deserve. Additionally, our unique ‘stone count’ system helps you track your progress and achievements, providing motivation along the way. With twice-weekly accountability sessions, you’ll develop a sense of familiarity and connection with fellow group members, creating a supportive community that understands your struggles. Plus, our experienced psychotherapists will be there to guide and facilitate your growth throughout the journey.
Take a courageous step towards group recovery and discover the strength of shared healing. You don’t have to face your sexual addiction alone. Join the Holding Recovery Group today and embark on a transformative path towards lasting recovery! Remember, extending membership beyond two months is not indefinite. We’re here to help you transition to personalized support with a therapist or recovery coach to ensure your progress continues.
Reclaiming Sexual Integrity Program
The Reclaiming Sexuality (RS) program involves group and individual therapy in Ottawa as part of discovering healthy sexuality. Sexuality is so much more than just sex and it is an integral part of who we are as human beings. The program is based on Dr. Patrick Carnes’ task-centered model presented in 16 week cycles.
Facing The Shadow (Stage One)
Facing the Shadow is a 16-week, task-centered program to help Ottawa participants examine their own sexual history and behaviours and learn skills to identify high-risk situations and counter them with healthy coping.
The first stage follows a BUD task structure:
Breaking through any remaining denial,
Understanding better the nature of addiction,
and enacting Damage control.
It follows a seven step process that is built upon a culture of support within the group, and can be repeated as necessary before moving on to Stage Two.
Recovery Zone Level One (Stage Two)
Having completed the Facing the Shadow workbook in Stage One, the client begins a new cycle of therapy while utilizing the Recovery Zone Vol. 1 workbook. In this stage, the goals include, but are not limited to, helping the client:
- Face Grief and Shame
- Understand Multiple Addictions
- Acknowledge Cycles of Abuse
NEW: Bridging Faith – Christian Therapy Group
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Program Goal:
To understand the roots of negative thinking patterns under attachment theory and through a biblical lens; bridging the gap between our logical thinking, what feels true, and our behaviors through a personal and intimate relationship with God; and to overcome our mental health concerns as a result of this bridged gap.
Suitable if you:
Struggle with mental health concerns, enjoy self-reflection, find psychology interesting, would like a Christian framework when working on mental health, sincerely want to draw closer to God, and find there’s a frustrating inconsistency between what you logically believe, feel to be true, and how you behave.
If you are a Christian that believes in Scripture but can’t seem to live out or experience the promises of His Word, then joining a Christian therapy group might be for you.
If you enjoy self-reflecting, are interested in psychology, and would like to work on your mental health through a Christian foundation, then I’d like to invite you to Bridging Faith – a Christian therapy group that will run on Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
With commitment, the goal is to uncover your own personal barrier(s) to a felt experience of the Gospel under a mental health lens. By defining different beliefs, the group will explore attachment theory and how these beliefs are connected to core biblical concepts that will provide a psychological framework for understanding God, your own experiences growing up, and how a genuinely personal and intimate relationship with God can bring the healing you may’ve been seeking throughout your life.
With mental health on the rise, being a Christian can be challenging even though it’s quite common for believers to resort to their faith for spiritual support.
Unsurprisingly, it’s also common for many Christians to experience mental health concerns even though they wholeheartedly believe that such worries can be overcome or joyfully endured through their faith and relationship with God. Have you ever wondered about that?
Christians know that suffering is to be expected in this world, especially when there are many things beyond our control. We read about this in John 16:33, where Jesus said, “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” In response, Christians often handle this suffering by getting more involved in their faith community as a way to lean into God. Yet somehow, they still feel stuck in their unhelpful thinking patterns. It’s as if something is getting in the way no matter how much effort they invest into their faith. If this is your experience, then Bridging Faith may work for you.