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An 8-Week STAIR + IFS Group. Build emotional resilience. Strengthen relationships. Reconnect with inner Self.
Read More >Our groups and workshops are for anyone who wants to grow, connect, and feel supported. You’ll join a community where people encourage each other, share different perspectives, and help one another stay on track with personal goals. It’s a warm and safe space to build skills like emotional regulation, communication, self-awareness, and confidence—while feeling understood and connected.
Our groups and workshops offer a caring space to connect with others who truly understand. Being part of a group helps ease feelings of isolation and reminds you that you’re not alone. There’s something deeply healing about sharing your story—and about witnessing others share theirs. Together, we explore ways to find more balance, build coping skills, and navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. In this safe and supportive environment, you can practice emotional regulation, process the impact of past experiences, and grow alongside others on their own healing journeys.
Iridescent Vista Counselling Services was founded by Onika Haywood and Monika Parsons, two experienced and passionate mental health professionals dedicated to supporting healing and growth through a trauma-informed lens. With decades of combined experience, they offer counselling and psychotherapy for individuals of all ages, as well as consultation and training for agencies seeking to enhance their trauma-informed practices. Onika brings over 25 years in Children’s Mental Health, specializing in staff development, team supervision, and clinical leadership with a focus on therapeutic use of self. Monika, trained in a range of evidence-based modalities, supports both clients and professionals with a focus on inner healing, self-awareness, and nervous system regulation. Together, they provide a safe, collaborative space for individuals and teams to deepen their understanding, foster resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
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At Iridescent Vista Counselling Services (IVCS), we offer supportive and creativeways to help you explore healing, connection, and personal growth.
Therapeutic Boutique Workshops
Our Boutique Workshops are designed for those new to group therapy or looking for a one-time, meaningful experience.
Each session is led by experienced facilitators, therapists, and guest experts, and may include activities such as art, reflection, and guided meditation — all focused on self-discovery and connection with others.
STAIR Therapeutic Group
The Skills Training in Affective and Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) group is for individuals who have experienced interpersonal trauma — trauma that occurs in relationships, such as abuse, neglect, or violence.
This 8-week, evidence-based program integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.
In a safe and supportive group setting, participants learn how trauma affects the mind and body, while developing skills for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healthier relationships.
