Befriending Your Nervous System Group Therapy - Winter 2025

Based on Polyvagal Theory, this group helps participants better understand and regulate their nervous system. Learn how to move more easily between nervous system states and spend less time feeling “stuck” in fight, flight, or freeze. Each session includes skills practice, reflection, and discussion. Facilitated by Angela Owen, RSW, and Dr. Kristina Birkholz.

‍This structured group focuses on the connection between thoughts, behaviours, emotions, and physical sensations. Participants will learn skills to shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours, improve mood, and manage emotional states more effectively. Sessions include guided discussion, reflection, and practical worksheets to build skills over time. Facilitated by Angela Owen, RSW, and Dr. Kristina Birkholz.

‍This group helps participants increase awareness of their own communication styles and learn assertiveness skills. Using concepts from CBT and DBT, participants will develop strategies to shift unhelpful communication patterns and build more effective, confident interactions. Each week covers a different aspect of communication, with opportunities to practice skills, reflect, and share. Facilitated by Angela Owen, RSW, and Dr. Kristina Birkholz.