FREE 8-WEEK ONLINE SUPPORT GROUP

Fostering Empowerment & Personal Growth

Education, support and meaningful connections to help you explore your potential and feel empowered

This 8-week support group is designed for women seeking to improve their self-esteem, develop assertiveness, and cultivate empowerment. Through a combination of education, group discussions, reflective exercises and supportive interactions, you’ll find a compassionate space to nurture your personal growth.

This group is intended for adults (19+) who self-identify as women and:

Facilitators

Sophie Nataros

Graduate Practicum Student

Rebecca Fisher

Graduate Practicum Student

Lisa Cavey, MA, RCC, CCC

Registered Clinical Counsellor

Cost

Free

Location

Online (via Zoom)

Next Date & Time

Friday Mornings
April 12, 2024 to May 31, 2024
10:00-11:30am

Finding your voice and prioritizing your needs

Each week introduces a new theme, from goal setting and self-identity exploration to developing resilience and creating a personal empowerment plan. Participants will engage in reflective exercises, learn cognitive-behavioral techniques to challenge limiting beliefs, and explore self-care practices, all within a supportive environment aimed at fostering personal growth and empowerment.

Common Questions

Support groups are made up of people who share common challenges. These groups are focused on providing education, resources and tools, with the overall goal of helping you to cope. They provide a safe place for you to express your thoughts and feelings, and to share your experiences if you feel comfortable. Groups often provide reassurance and encouragement. There’s something truly unique about surrounding yourself with others who are experiencing similar challenges as you. Group members often walk away feeling stronger, more capable and hopeful about managing the difficulties that brought them to the group.

Our groups typically range anywhere from 5 to 12 people. 

Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be a current client in order to join any of the groups we offer. 

Confidentiality is of the utmost importance and is part of the ground rules for attending a group program. Everything said before, during and after group sessions is considered confidential and all members are required to sign and agree to this. 

All of our group programs occur on a private and confidential video conferencing service that has an encrypted connection and is both PHIPA (Personal Health Information Protection Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) compliant. You will receive a link by e-mail to access the sessions.

Every group member is expected to attend the full 8-week program, but we do understand that unforeseen events can occur. If you are going to be absent for any session, we ask that you please inform the facilitator(s).

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to us via our contact form, or email us directly at [email protected]

Session breakdown

Week One

Introduction and Goal Setting

Week Two

Self-Discovery and Identity

Week Three

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

Week Four

Communication and Boundary Setting

Week Five

Empowering Relationships

Week Six

Self-Esteem and Self-Care

Week Seven

Building Resilience

Week Eight

Celebration and Integration

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Cancellation Policy

Group programs depend on a minimum number of participants to run effectively and are designed for the purpose of completing the program in its entirety. If group members drop out before the end of the program, it may have an impact on other group members. For this reason, fees for the entire 4-week group are due in full at the time of registration.

We understand that unforeseen events occur at times. Cancellations can be made one month prior to the first group session date and a full refund will be provided. Cancellations made between the period of one month to two weeks prior to the first group session date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds will be given for cancellation requests within two weeks of the first group session date. Registration is non-transferable and not available for resale. Receipts will be provided for insurance and/or income tax purposes if applicable.