Therapeutic groups are for anyone who is looking to be part of an experience in which, for the duration of the group cycle, a sense of community of people who provide varying perspectives, hold us accountable to goals we have set for ourselves, and support is developed. In a therapeutic group, you can learn valuable skills like communication, self-awareness, emotional regulation, and social confidence, all within a supportive and structured environment.
Group therapy offers a supportive space where individuals can connect with others who share similar experiences, fostering a sense of community and belonging. It helps reduce feelings of isolation while promoting emotional balance and the development of effective coping strategies. Within this safe environment, participants can practice social and emotional regulation skills, process the impact of trauma, and gain valuable insight into managing daily stressors—all while sharing and learning from others on similar 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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IVCS offers Therapeutic Boutique Workshops. The Boutique Workshop is for beginners to the Therapeutic group experience or those who are looking for a singular and unique therapeutic group session. This unique one-session experience, lead by experience facilitators, therapists and guest experts, includes activities in art, meditation-with the goals of learning about ourselves and connecting with others.
Skills Training in Affective Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR) Therapeutic Group for those that have experienced interpersonal trauma. Interpersonal trauma refers to psychological harm resulting from interactions between people, often involving abuse, neglect, or violence, and can lead to trauma symptoms. It is a type of trauma that arises from interactions with other people, whether those people are strangers, acquaintances, friends, or loved ones. Common examples include physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse, emotional abuse, bullying, workplace bullying/violence, emotional neglect, and other forms of interpersonal violence.
IVCS offers an Eight week evidence-based psycho-educational group model that utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness modalities, and within the safe space of the group setting, facilitators will support group members in learning of the impact of trauma on the mind, body and behaviour, as well as to learn and to practice social and self- regulation skills in their daily lives.
