ACT Group for Women
Your Thoughts Can Be Loud Without Making Every Decision
A supportive ACT group for women who are ready to move forward with self-compassion, clarity and a life that fits what matters to them.
Small Group, real tools, a more meaningful you.
“A Calmer
more meaningful
you is possible”
When Thinking Harder Isn’t Helping Anymore.
You might be doing all the “right” things, and still feel stuck.
Maybe your mind keeps spinning with all the What-Ifs.
In this group, you’ll learn a different way to relate to your thoughts - so they can take up less space and you can take steps toward what matters.
You might relate to:
◉ Overthinking simple decisions
◉ Feeling overwhelmed
◉ Being hard on yourself
◉ Feeling anxious about the future
◉ Longing for a more meaningful life
What If You Didn’t Need To Feel Better First?
“The goal isn’t to make your mind stop producing difficult thoughts. It’s to help you choose what matters, even with those thoughts running in the background.”
This Group May Be Helpful If…
✓ You often get stuck in overthinking
✓ You want to worry less and live more fully
✓ You’re tired of being so hard on yourself
✓ You want to feel more present in your life
✓ You notice anxiety gets in the way of what matters
✓ You value personal growth and a more compassionate relationship with yourself
✓ You’d like support from other women with similar experiences
✓ You’re ready to take small, meaningful steps forward
What Is Acceptance And Commitment Therapy?
ACT is an evidence-based approach that helps you build a richer, more meaningful life - not by getting rid of difficult thoughts, but by changing the relationship with them. You’ll learn practical skills to be more present, act in line with your values, and create a life that matters, even when challenges show up.
Accept
What’s here
Take Action
In The Direction
of Your Values
Choose
What Matters
One Question Can Change What Happens Next
Away From
What Matters
Get hooked, avoid, shut down, repeat old patterns
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The Choice
Toward What
Matters
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Make room, choose, and move aligned
What You’ll Practice In The Group
◈ Notice and name unhelpful thinking
◇ Make room for difficult thoughts and emotions
♡ Connect with what matters most
↗ Take values-aligned action
♡ Be kinder to yourself
❀ Build psychological flexibility
➶ Navigate challenges with more self-compassion
▢ Practice between sessions
What Actually Happens In The Group
Brief Check in
Settle and Connect
Guided Learning
Simple, Practical Tools
Discussion
Share (if you choose)
Practice
Try Skills Together
Daily
Apply Tools
Why Learn ACT In a Group Setting?
Feel Less alone
You are not the only one
Shared Experiences
Learn from others
Community
Encourage and grow together
The Important Details
Is This Group Right For Me?
This group may be right for you if you are a woman ready to try a new evidence-based approach to moving forward in life, AND you are open to practicing skills between sessions. Not quite sure? Let’s set up a quick 5 min conversation so you can ask questions that will help you make your decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A closed group is one that has a defined start and end date. Once the program starts, no new members are added. This allows participants to get to know the other group members and start to feel a bit more comfortable.
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Eligible participants are women who reside in Ontario. All participants must complete an intake screening to ensure you are fully ready for the group and all that it entails.
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No, just click the button and let’s get started!
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Feeling nervous about joining a group is understandable, especially if you have never done group therapy before.
You will not be expected to share everything about yourself or speak before you are ready.
By the way, I get nervous too! -
As the facilitator, I am bound by professional confidentiality requirements and will explain the limits of confidentiality before the group begins.
Group members will also be asked to respect one another’s privacy and agree not to share personal information outside the group.
Because participants are not regulated professionals, I cannot guarantee another group member’s behaviour outside the group. These expectations and limitations will be discussed clearly as part of the intake and informed-consent process.
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Because this is a closed, 10-session therapy group, regular attendance is important. Each session builds on the one before it, and consistent attendance also helps create a more predictable experience for the whole group.
That said, life happens. If you need to miss a session, please let me know as soon as possible. The attendance and missed-session policy will be reviewed before the group begins.
Ready To Take The Next Step Toward a More Meaningful Life?
If this group feels like it might be the next right step for you, the next step is an intake conversation where we will explore whether you the group is right for you.
