Psychotherapy Groups & Workshops
EFST-P Waitlist Now Open!
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EFST-P Waitlist Now Open! •
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Emotion Focused Skills Training for Parents (EFST-P)
Emotion Focused Skills Training for Parents guides caregivers to navigate their own and their child’s emotions, enhance their own and their child’s motivation for change, and transform problematic relationships in their family. This is an evidence-based intervention, with research results showing that even the core basic program is sufficient for significant change to occur.
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Emotion Focused Skills Training for Youth (EFST-Y)
In this group we work towards two primary goals: (1) increase emotional self-efficacy and (2) enhance self-awareness. A major focus is developing an understanding that the behaviours that have been getting them in trouble were fueled by an attempt to handle painful feelings and from this point supporting them in moving towards change. Click below for more information.
“There is no human deed or thought that lies fully outside the experience of other people.”
- Irvin D. Yalom
At VAULT, our therapy groups and workshops offer a powerful way to grow, connect, and heal alongside others facing similar challenges. Whether you're a teen navigating emotions or a parent supporting your child, group therapy can help you feel less alone and more understood.
Our groups are a mix of learning (psycho-education) and real-time connection (process-focused). We explore what’s happening in the moment—what you're feeling, how you're reacting, and what might be getting in the way of change. Sharing space with others who “get it” can be a deeply validating and motivating experience.
We focus on creating a safe, supportive space where honesty and vulnerability are encouraged. You'll learn to listen with empathy, speak your truth, and discover that change is possible—not just for others, but for you too.
Group therapy is also a cost-effective and proven alternative to individual therapy. If you're ready to explore a new way forward, we invite you to join one of our upcoming groups or workshops.
FAQs
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It’s not unusual to feel uneasy or embarrassed when first joining a group, but soon you begin to develop feelings of interest and trust. Most clients find that group therapy provides a great deal of relief because it allows them a chance to talk with and listen to others who are experiencing similar problems- in a private, confidential setting. Many people who have experienced group therapy believe that working together with others is helpful and they feel better by participating in this form of therapy. We understand that it can be intimidating to sign up for a group but if you have reservations speak to your therapist about how you might benefit from attending one of our groups.
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Therapy is effective because individuals feel safe to share private information in a confidential atmosphere. A safe environment is created and maintained by both the group facilitator(s) and its members. Mutual respect and a chance to create trust are primary goals of the group process. Providing a safe environment is based on confidentiality. All group members are expected to respect the confidentiality of the group. Group members are asked to make a commitment to protect each other’s confidentiality by agreeing not to divulge information that would violate the identity of others outside the group. While the group leaders cannot guarantee absolute confidentiality (since we cannot control the behavior of group members), we find that members are usually very respectful of each other’s privacy.