Workshops and Counselling Groups

Our DBT Skills Group is a structured, supportive group that teaches practical tools to manage emotions, cope with stress, and improve relationships. Based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), participants will learn and practice skills from four key modules: mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This group is ideal for individuals who want to build greater emotional balance, reduce reactivity, and navigate everyday challenges with more confidence and clarity.

Beginning in Fall 2025 - Please contact us  if you would like to be notified when registration opens.

This supportive and practical 8-week group is designed for adults living with ADHD who want to better understand their brains and build effective strategies for everyday life. Through guided discussions and evidence-based tools, participants will explore topics like time management, organization, emotional regulation, and motivation. Whether newly diagnosed or seeking new skills, members will benefit from shared experiences, structure, and encouragement in a non-judgmental setting.

• Mondays from 6:30-8:00, starting September 22, 2025
• Cost: $360 ($45 per session)
• In person at Arborvitae Counselling Therapy

If you are interested in signing up, please click here to complete an expression of interest.

A workshop designed to equip educators with a clear understanding of ADHD and its impact on learning and behaviour. Led by a therapist, this session explores how ADHD affects executive functioning skills like attention, organization, and emotional regulation—challenges that often show up as incomplete work, impulsivity, or difficulty following instructions. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, educators will learn how to create supportive, structured environments that help students with ADHD thrive. A Q&A period invites discussion, shared experiences, and deeper insight.

An introductory workshop designed to help educators recognize how childhood trauma impacts student behaviour and emotional regulation. Led by a therapist, this session offers practical strategies for responding to challenging behaviours with compassion, creating emotionally safe classrooms, and fostering resilience in all students. Educators will leave with a deeper understanding of trauma’s effects and tools to begin applying trauma-informed practices right away.

 A Practical Seminar for Educators

This full-day seminar equips K–12 teachers with the tools to better understand and support students with ADHD and executive function challenges. Led by a licensed therapist, the session explores how ADHD impacts attention, behavior, and learning—and what educators can do about it.

Through expert insights, real-life case studies, and collaborative discussions, participants will learn effective, classroom-ready strategies for improving focus, managing behavior, and fostering student success. Ideal for general and special educators alike.

Includes: Interactive sessions, breakout discussions, Q&A, and resource handouts.

 

A full-day professional development workshop designed for educators who want to better understand and support students impacted by trauma. Led by a licensed therapist, this interactive session explores how childhood trauma affects brain development, emotional regulation, and classroom behaviour. Participants will learn practical, trauma-informed strategies for responding with compassion, fostering emotional safety, building resilience, and creating collaborative, supportive learning environments. Whether you're new to trauma-informed care or looking to deepen your practice, this workshop will leave you better equipped, inspired, and ready to make meaningful change.

Includes: Interactive sessions, breakout discussions, Q&A, and resource handouts.