This trauma processing prep group is led by Anja Hess, RCC, and co-facilitated with one of our teammates. Learn foundational prep and stabilization skills in a supportive group environment in order to feel symptom relief and prepare for processing with an individual therapist.

This group is a skills group with firm boundaries around sharing. There will be opportunities to connect about coping strategies and to feel normalized in your trauma responses.

The purpose of this group is to prepare for deeper processing. However, participants may notice a significant decrease in PTSD-like symptomology.

This group is covered by the First Nations Health Authority of BC. If you’re not Indigenous or don’t have coverage with the FNHA, participation may be covered by insurance if yours includes services by an RCC.

Fee per session is $80. If cost is a barrier, please let us know you’re interested.

WHEN: We’ll meet virtually at a time chosen by participants as soon as we have 6 signed up.

WHERE: This group will take place virtually over a Zoom video-call. All members will need a private space with a stable internet connection and a journal or other self-reflective practice to participate. Please be in touch about access needs.

WHO: This group could be a fit for anyone who is experiencing trauma symptoms and who would like to feel relief and a sense of community.

FACILITATORS: Anja Hess, RCC 18489 and another teammate, TBD

This peer support group is led by Anja Hess, RCC, and Mandy Woelfle and offers a space for Two Spirit, trans, nonbinary, gender creative and questioning community members to connect. Be validated in your gender experience and receive evidence-based support specific to your journey.

This community of practice centres around connecting and exploring. It also includes education and skill development.

Perhaps. Participation may be covered by insurance if yours includes services by an RCC. Suggested donation per session is $20-$40 and pay-what-you-can for Indigenous participants. If cost is a barrier, please let us know you’re interested.

A calendar with future themes will be sent out after the first session, so participants can plan which sessions they want to attend.

WHEN: We’ll meet virtually Tuesdays from 6:30-8pm from April 29th-June 3rd.

WHERE: This group will take place virtually over a Zoom video-call. All members will need a private space with a stable internet connection and a journal to participate. Please be in touch about access concerns.

WHO: Two Spirit, trans, gender nonconforming, gender creative, and gender questioning individuals who want to be part of a group.

FACILITATORS: Anja Hess, RCC 18489 and Mandy Woelfle

This feminist group offers a neurodivergence-affirming space to 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies. Learn skills to build your social confidence and manage social anxiety with others who are in the same boat!

Social anxiety may be more common than you think. In this group, you can expect to feel validated and learn skills that can help you navigate things such as social stressors, rejection sensitivity, anxiety, access needs, making friends, maintaining relationships, and more.

This is mostly a skills-based group and there will be space to connect with other participants. You may even make a new friend or two!

Perhaps. Participation may be covered by insurance if yours includes services by an RCC. The fee for the full series is $200-300 and pay-what-you-can for Indigenous participants. If cost is a barrier, please still reach out.

We ask that participants commit to the full 5-week series and attend at least 4 sessions to the best of their ability.

WHEN: We’ll meet virtually Wednesdays from 2:30-4pm April 2nd-April 30th.

WHERE: This group will take place virtually over a Zoom video-call. All members will need a private space with a stable internet connection and a journal to participate. Please be in touch about any access concerns.

WHO: 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies who want neurodivergence-affirming support around social anxiety.

FACILITATORS: Anja Hess, RCC 18489 and Alyx Monteith

This group offers a neurodivergence-affirming space to 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies. Learn how to ride the waves of stress and anxiety with like-minded people!

Stress and anxiety can impact your thinking patterns, emotions, and somatic (physical) experiences. We will learn how to manage stress and anxiety with various tools, skills, and activities.

There will also be space to connect with others who are on a similar journey. This group is mainly based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which includes elements of mindfulness.

Maybe! Participation may be covered by insurance if yours includes services by an RCC. The fee for the full series is $240-360 and pay-what-you-can for Indigenous participants. If cost is a barrier, please still reach out.

We ask that participants commit to the full 6-week series and attend at least 5 sessions to the best of their ability.

WHEN: We’ll meet virtually Fridays from 4:00-5:30pm March 7th-April 25th. We’re skipping April 18th, as it’s a holiday.

WHERE: This group will take place virtually over a Zoom video-call. All members will need a private space with a stable internet connection to participate.

WHO: 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and allies who want neurodivergence-affirming support around stress and anxiety in a group setting.

FACILITATORS: Anja Hess, RCC 18489, Bronwyn Lawrence, and Alyx Monteith