Effective Communication – Group Therapy (Winter 2026)
STEPS is offering a 6-week Effective Communication Therapy Group designed to help participants increase awareness of communication styles, build assertiveness, and develop more effective interpersonal skills.
About the Program
Over six 90-minute sessions, participants will explore:
- Communication styles and patterns
- Assertiveness skills
- CBT and DBT concepts related to communication
- How to shift unhelpful communication habits
- Tools for clearer, more confident interactions
Sessions include opportunities to listen, share, reflect, ask questions, and use worksheets for ongoing practice.
Facilitators
- Angela Owen, Registered Social Worker
- Dr. Kristina Birkholz, Psychiatrist
Program Details
- Format: Weekly via Zoom
- Schedule: Wednesdays from January 14 – February 18, 2026
- Time: 12:30–2:00 PM
- Sessions: 6
- Cost: Free
Registration
Spots are limited and registration is mandatory.
Please contact your family physician or nurse practitioner’s office for registration details.
Clinic Contact Information
- Valleyview: 250-828-8080
- Downtown: 250-372-5522
- North Shore: 250-312-2127


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