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Transforming Trauma for Men

Men often suffer unnecessarily in silence; but recovery is possible. This 8-week psychotherapy group is designed specifically for men who have a history of trauma and are seeking a supportive space to better understand how to transform their trauma and develop healthy emotional regulation skills. Each week, participants will develop a deeper understanding of trauma, explore tools for healing, and participate in group discussion with other men. The program includes a 30-minute one-on-one intake session, 16 hours of group work, a trauma workbook, and a 30-minute one-on-one debrief session at the end of the group.

Wednesday January 7, 2026.

6:30pm to 8:30pm for eight consecutive weeks.

Price: $800 – covered by most insurance plans.

A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee.

Led by Jeff Latimer, PhD, MSW, RSW.

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Transforming Trauma for Women

This seven week psychotherapy group is designed specifically for women who have a history of trauma and are seeking a supportive space to better understand how to transform their trauma and develop healthy emotional regulation skills. Each week, participants will develop a deeper understanding of trauma, explore tools for healing, and participate in group discussion with other women. The program includes a 30-minute one-on-one intake session, 16 hours of group work, and a 30-minute one-on-one debrief session at the end of the group.
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Monday January 5, 2026

6:30pm to 8:30pm for seven consecutive weeks

With the four hour closing retreat on Tuesday February 17th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm (due to Family Day)

Price: $800 – covered by most insurance plans

A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee

Led by Shannon LaBelle, MA, RP

Shannon LaBelle

Stage Two - Trauma Recovery for Women

This group is available to those who have completed the Transforming Trauma for Women Group and have been positively assessed for readiness by the facilitator. Building on the skills and knowledge acquired during the previous group, participants will continue on their recovery journey by applying newly acquired tools to their day-to-day life. Through group psychotherapy, peer support, as well as evidence-based approaches including yoga, land-based healing, art therapy, and meditation, participants will expand their positive coping behaviours and deepen healing.

This group runs every second Sunday at 10:00am until 12:00pm beginning December 28, 2025 until June 21st, 2026 with a mid-point break to encourage home practice and integration.

Winter Session: December 28th, January 11th, January 25th, February 8th, February 22nd.
 
Break for home practice and integration: February 29th to April 5th.
 
Spring Session: April 12th, April 26th, May 10th, May 24th, June 7th, June 21st.
 
Price: $1,100 – covered by most insurance plans.
 
A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee.
 
Led by Shannon LaBelle, MA, RP.
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Shannon LaBelle

Somatic Integration of Polyvagal Theory: Safety In the Body & Around the Body

Suitable for women who have completed the Stage 1 Transforming Trauma Group at the Centre for Hope and Recovery.

This 10-week experiential therapy group integrates body-based activities to regulate, rebalance, and rewire the nervous system through Yoga and Polyvagal Theory.

In addition to somatic experience work, this group is supported by a workbook and facilitation, where groups will discuss polyvagal theory and its application for the treatment of trauma.
This group runs every second Sunday at 10:00am until 12:00pm beginning December 21, 2025 until June 7th, 2026 with a mid-point break to encourage home practice and integration.
 

Winter Session: December 21st, January 4th, January 18th, February 1st, February 15th.

Break for home practice and integration: February 22 to April 12th.

Spring Session: April 19th, May 3rd, May 17th, May 31st, June 14th.

Cost: $1000 (paid in 10 instalments of $100 weekly and covered by most insurance plans).
 
Workbook: to be purchased by participants: The Polyvagal Theory Workbook by Arielle Schwartz.
 
A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee.
 
Led by Shannon LaBelle, MA, RP.
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Shannon LaBelle

Parents Forever

For many parents, it can be a shock when they realize that their adult child is suffering from an addiction. Reactions can vary along a wide spectrum, from anger and blaming to guilt and shame. Addiction can often be a lonely road, not just for the person directly impacted, but also for their family members. One of the more beneficial things a parent can do when facing such a situation is to seek support.

The Parents Forever program is a professionally facilitated support group for parents of adult children, 18+ years of age, struggling with substance use disorder and other addictive behaviours. In a safe and non-judgmental environment, participants will share and learn from each other and develop strategies and tools to build resilience and maintain the best possible relationship with their loved one. Each week, the group will connect around a particular theme, such as supporting without enabling, setting firm and sensible boundaries, improving self-care, and learning effective communication strategies.

Sessions run weekly! Join anytime.

The group meets every Friday from 10:00am to 11:30am virtually and in-person at the Centre. The hybrid meeting uses a secure virtual platform.

Price: $20 per week – covered by most insurance plans.

A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee.

Once registered, participants can attend each week as needed.

Led by Lynda Donaldson, CDC and Starr Oleniuk, RSSW

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Lynda Donaldson
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Creating Connected Relationships

This 3 hour workshop explores Alfred Adler's Crucial C's as a foundation for building healthy, resilient relationships in parenting, partnerships, friendships, and at the workplace.

Participants will reflect on their own relational patterns, learn to identify unmet needs behind behavior, and practice tools that foster belonging, emotional safety, empowerment, and mutual respect. Guided by a trained psychotherapist, the workshop includes discussion, reflection and skills to practice building relationships that thrive.

By the end of this session, participants will:

1. Understand Adler's Four Crucial C's as core needs that influence behaviour.
2. Learn how unmet needs can lead to misbehaviour or relational struggles.
3. Identify ways to nurture each "C" in themselves and all relationships.
4. Develop practical tools to apply the C's at home, at work, and in the community.

A workshop for building healthy, resilient interpersonal relationships across all areas of your life. 

Next sessions November 29, or December 13, 2025.

Price: $150 – covered by most insurance plans.

A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee.

Led by Starr Oleniuk, RSSW

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Colouring Outside the Lines: Art Therapy

This 4-week expressive art group offers participants practical tools and experiences to support their recovery journey. Grounded in evidence-based approaches, the program gives participants safe, creative pathways for self-expression, emotional regulation, and self-understanding. Each project, including meditation art, emotion-focused mandalas, narrative timelines, and symbolic imprints, is designed to help participants externalize and explore inner experiences through non-verbal expression, increase emotional literacy and self-awareness, and reframe personal narratives in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. By the end of the program, participants will leave with transferable tools for ongoing recovery, self-understanding, and personal growth.

Starting Saturday January 10th, 2026, for four consecutive weeks from 9:30am to 12:00pm.

Cost: $100 per week – covered by most insurance plans.
 
A sliding scale payment option is available for those who would benefit from a reduced fee.
 
Led by Starr Oleniuk, RSSW
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Starr Oleniuk
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Every calendar year, an eligible client can receive up to 22 hours of counselling performed by an eligible provider on a fee-for-service basis, such as, individual or group counselling. Additional hours in the same calendar year may be provided on a case-by-case basis. The psychotherapists within the Centre for Hope and Recovery are eligible providers within the NIHB program. Please contact us directly to inquire about this service.

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