Group Therapy
Connect, Heal, and Grow Together
Group Therapy offers a supportive space to address mental and emotional challenges alongside others who understand. At Echelon Wellness, our group sessions are designed to foster resilience, connection, and lasting well-being.
What is Group Therapy?
Group Therapy brings individuals together under the guidance of a trained therapist to share experiences, explore emotions, and build coping skills. Through evidence-based methods and peer support, it provides a powerful way to heal, gain perspective, and strengthen mental wellness in a community setting.
Benefits of Group Therapy
- Reduces isolation through shared understanding
- Builds resilience and emotional skills with peer encouragement
- Enhances self-awareness and confidence in a safe group setting
- Supports recovery from trauma or stress with collective insights
- Improves social connection and overall quality of life
Our Approach to Group Therapy
At Echelon Wellness, our therapists facilitate small, structured groups, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment. We integrate proven techniques tailored to the group’s needs and collaborate with other specialists—like physiotherapists—when the mind-body connection is key.
Your group experience may include:
- Guided discussions to process emotions and experiences
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) exercises adapted for group settings
- Mindfulness practices to reduce stress and build focus
- Skill-building activities to apply in daily life
Conditions Treated by Group Therapy
For Military Veterans and RCMP, Group Therapy is especially effective in managing service-related mental health challenges and fostering a sense of camaraderie.
According to VAC, the most common mental health conditions eligible for Group Therapy include:
Anxiety Disorders: Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, or chronic worry
Depression: Persistent sadness, low energy, or loss of interest
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Trauma-related symptoms from service or injury
Not sure if you qualify for Group Therapy? Request a Disability Assessment.
Group Therapy Entitlement
According to VAC, if you have an eligible condition, you are entitled to the following group therapy services:
25 Group Therapy Hours Per Calendar Year
However, the annual frequency limit may be increased when it can be shown that treatment has been effective and is reasonably expected to continue to be effective in reaching the desired treatment outcomes.
Echelon Wellness is here to advocate for you, working with Medavie Blue Cross to ensure you get the course of treatment needed to feel your best.
