MAKING SENSE OF TRAUMA GROUP AT NEW TIDES COUNSELLING

This group is for anyone who has experienced trauma, who has had symptoms of trauma, or isn’t sure but would like to learn more about it.

This is not a “process group” - it focuses on education, tools and does not replace seeing a counsellor one-on-one

This group is NOT for folks in crisis or who need immediate support for acute trauma (unless it serves as an addition to current support - please discuss this with us and/or your current counsellor)

The aim of the group is to help improve your understanding of trauma, emotions, beliefs and how they are interconnected to our bodies.

It is our hope that you will leave the group with:
- An increased sense of self-understanding, self-compassion
- Decreased isolation and/or shame
- Tools to cope with stressors
- A renewed hope on your journey towards healing from trauma

Yes! This group is actually great for improving your efficiency with your current counselling, as it allows you to ‘learn’ and reflect outside of sessions, leaving your time with your counsellor for processing deeper experiences and emotions on an individual level.

We just recommend that you let your counsellor know you will be joining us.

All sessions will meet over zoom and will include educational material taught by the facilitators with interactive discussion time as well as opportunities to learn new skills, and time for the group to debrief the experience at the end of the session.

With any computer, phone, tablet, or device that is zoom compatible. Our facilitators will send you a secure zoom link prior to the session starting.

Yes, if you would like to attend the program a second time you are welcome to sign up again.

If you miss a session and would like to make it up in the next program please email us and we will try to fit you in.