8 weekly sessions, 2 hours each

An interactive skills-based group that focuses on a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach to manage anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, stress and more. Learn how thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours are connected to your moods, physical experiences and events in your everyday life.

This voluntary group is intended for adults (18+) with mild to moderate depression and anxiety.
Not suitable for anyone experiencing a life crisis or requiring urgent mental health service.

Required Textbook: “Mind Over Mood – 2nd Edition” by Dennis Greenberger and Christine A. Padesky, which can be purchased at Indigo or Amazon, borrowed from your local library (print or electronic copies) or borrowed from our organization (print copies only). If you need to borrow a book from the Thames Valley Family Health Team, please contact programs@thamesvalleyfht.ca.

Patients are expected to:
- Come prepared to actively participate in the group. For virtual groups, please ensure you have working audio/video on your device. Participants must be on camera for the duration of the 2-hour group.
- Complete confidential assessments at beginning and end of 8-week group.
- Commit to attend all sessions.
- Complete homework between sessions, which includes reading, reflection, trying new strategies, etc.

Over the 8 weeks, you will learn to think about yourself and situations in more helpful ways, and to change your thinking patterns and behaviours that keep you stuck in distressing moods. Coping strategies will include mindfulness, breathing techniques, journaling, gratitude, affirmations, goal setting, action plans, and thought records.

* If the group you wish to attend is full, please email programs@thamesvalleyfht.ca with your full name, date of birth, email address, phone number, the name of your family physician, and the preferred group in order to be added to the waitlist.

Languages: English