Group Therapy – Children, Youth & Teens

The Power of Growing Together: Why Group Therapy?

In a world where children often feel “different” because of their struggles, group therapy provides a safe harbor. It is a dynamic space where kids learn, play, and heal alongside peers who truly understand them.

I am not alone

Seeing other children face similar hurdles reduces the stigma and isolation often associated with mental health or behavioral challenges. This sense of validation boosts self-esteem and confidence.

A natural environment

Groups provide a real-time environment to practice social skills. Unlike a one-on-one session with an adult, groups allow children to navigate turn-taking, conflict resolution, and empathy with their peers in a supervised setting

Developing Emotional Intelligence

By observing others express their feelings, childree learn to identify and label their own emotions. This collaborative experience speeds up the development of healthy coping mechanisms.

Improved Communication

Whether through talk, art, or play, group therapy encourages children to find their voice and express their needs clearly and respectfully

Messy Masterpieces

Emotional regulation isn’t always a clean process – sometimes it’s downright messy. We are thrilled to be able to offer Messy Masterpieces. A 6 week creative journey designed for youth of a variety of ages. Messy Masterpieces is designed to enhance the traditional “talk” therapy with learning through art. We believe that even when emotions feel chaotic, we can still create something beautiful.  
Starting: June 30, 2026
Time: Ages 9 – 12 are at 9:30 am
Ages 12 – 14 are at 1:00 pm
Location: Burlington office
Cost: Free to those living in Halton-Peel
Call 1 844 241 1366 to register or book online under the book a sessions tab

I’ve Got This: Mastering my Emotions

Aimed at equipping children and parents with skills and education as it relates to emotional regulation. Using the phrase “I’ve got this”, children will learn about how everyone experiences Emotions, love, anger, sadness. Sometimes we experience Big Emotions that can seem to just take over. Youth will learn to face tough emotions with power and influence. 
This group is unique in that parents will also be in session at the same time, learning about what their children are experiencing, and learn what strategies to use to best support their child. At the end of each session, the parent and child will come together and do some skills practice and learning together. 
Starting: July 8
4 week course
Starting at 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Burlington Office
Cost: Free to those living in Halton-Peel
Call 1 844 241 1366 to register or book online under the book a sessions tab

At this time these two groups are reserved to those living in Halton-Peel thanks to two different grants that we have received. We do hope to be able to offer them to more people in the upcoming months. If you are interested in this please email Sandy to be added to a waitlist. Please note, that we cannot guarantee that these will continue to be offered at no cost.