Group counseling consists of one or more counselors facilitating a group of 6-8 clients. There are many different types of group therapy, each one with its own unique approach. For example, you have probably heard of “support groups”. Support groups are a type of group counseling that focuses on one specific topic, from addiction to grief. In this blog, we will be focusing on something called...

Think about the last time a friend or family member was going through something difficult. How did you respond? How did you express compassion towards them? Maybe you comforted them, listened and validated their feelings, offered them kindness rather than judging them for their mistakes. Self-compassion is really no different than having compassion towards others. Self-compassion involves...