CBT Group – Winter 2026
STEPS is offering a free 8-week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) group this winter. This virtual group program is designed to help participants better understand how thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and physical sensations are connected — and learn new skills to create healthier patterns.
About the Program
Over 8 weekly sessions (90 minutes each), participants will explore:
- Increasing awareness of thoughts, beliefs, behaviours, and emotions
- Learning new skills to shift unhelpful thinking patterns
- Changing unhelpful behaviours
- Reducing emotional distress
- Using worksheets for reflection and practice
- Opportunities to listen, learn, ask questions, and share at your comfort level
Facilitators
- Angela Owen, Registered Social Worker
- Dr. Kristina Birkholz, Psychiatrist
Program Details
- Format: Weekly via Zoom
- Wednesdays from January 14 – March 4, 2026
- Time: 10:00–11:30 AM
- No session on February 16
- Cost: Free
Registration
Spots are limited and registration is mandatory.
To register, please contact your family physician or nurse practitioner’s office.
Clinic Contact Information
- Valleyview: 250-828-8080
- Downtown: 250-372-5522
- North Shore: 250-312-2127
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