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.

Our group is led by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and some insurance policies will cover RCC services. Please check with your provider about their requirements for group therapy.

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, we plan on running a second program in February. Feel free to put your name on the waitlist through the sign up page.

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.

Lucia - is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with a graduate degree from SFU & UBC’s Counselling Psychology programs. Lucia has been a part of the New Tides team for almost 2 years and supports clients through a trauma-informed, experiential and somatic lens influenced by her training in EMDR and AEDP. Lucia loves facilitating groups and has run groups for crisis responders, support group during Covid as well as a Life Review focused group. You can learn more about her approach here: www.newtides.ca/counselling-with-lucia

Saffron - Is a graduate student in UBC’s Masters of Counseling Psychology program. She currently works at New Tides as an intern counsellor and sees a variety of clients who have experienced trauma. Saffron brings compassion and a unique layer of knowledge to the group from her degree in health sciences and experience working in emergency health services. www.newtides.ca/counselling-with-saffron