GROUP THERAPY

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): 

An evidence-based group that teaches skills to manage excessive worry

with Dr. Jinny Hong, Ph.D., Psychologist, (Supervised Practice) and

Dr. Virginia Boquiren, Ph.D., Psychologist


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“I am such a worrywart!” While it’s a normal human response to feel worried during stressful times, for some people, their worrying feels like too much. ”Excessive worry” is worrying that feels all-consuming, constant, and very difficult to control.


Do you excessively worry about:

• Daily matters

• Work, career or school

• Finances

• Your health or wellbeing

• Your loved ones’ health or wellbeing

• Your relationships

• The future

• Other things…..


People who excessively worry usually feel on edge and become easily tired. They often have difficulties with concentration and focus. They also report having a hard time falling asleep because of their constant worrying mind. Their excessive worrying tends to have a big impact on their lives. It’s hard for them to relax or stay present, and their lives are consumed by trying to anticipate different scenarios and solutions for the things that they are always worrying about.


If this sounds like your experience, then our group can greatly help you to learn how to

manage your constant worrying. Take this first step to reclaim your life from endless worrying!


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OVERVIEW

Excessive worry is the main symptom of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Our group uses evidence-based CBT techniques to help you learn how to effectively manage excessive worry.


In this group you will:

  • Learn what drives and maintains your excessive worry.
  • Learn how excessive worrying has affected your life.
  • Learn and practice evidence-based skills that will help you manage excessive worry.

DETAILS

Dates: To be Determined

Time: 6:30PM to 8:15PM (EST)

Eastern Standard Time

Format: Live via Zoom

Cost: $1200


  • Groups are small, 10-12 people. A small group will help you feel safe and comfortable to participate. This will also ensure that you and each group member get the individual attention that you need.
  • Groups are being conducted virtually. It is a 8-week group program. Each session is 1hr and 45 minutes long.
  • Before being accepted into the group program, you will be asked to complete an intake with a member of our team to make sure that the group can effectively meet your needs.
  • The group is run by 2 clinical psychologists who have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and doing group therapy.


Book a time to chat with one of our intake coordinators for more details or you can call us directly at 647-496-0457

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Group therapy can provide many benefits. It can offer an extensive support system to help individuals feel like they are not alone and a place where they can develop strong connections with other people who have similar concerns. This collaborative environment can help foster a sense of belonging and acceptance. Group therapy also offers a unique opportunity to develop interpersonal skills, hear diverse perspectives, and learn specific tools and strategies for personal development with the chance to be able to practice utilizing those tools in a safe space. It can also be a cost effective option for individuals instead of one-on-one therapy.

GROUP FACILITATORS

Dr. Jinny Hong is a clinical and counseling psychologist in supervised practice. She earned her Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from the University of Toronto and completed clinical training across various settings, including inpatient and outpatient hospital programs, university counseling centers, and private practices.


Dr. Hong completed her pre-doctoral residency at the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health (CAMH) in the Mood and Anxiety Ambulatory Services, the Women’s Trauma Program, and at the University of Toronto’s Health and Wellness Center. She has also gained clinical experience at Brampton Civic Hospital’s Adult Day Treatment Program, North York General Hospital’s Assessment and Wellness Clinic, CAMH’s Work, Stress, and Health Program, and the University of Toronto’s Psychology Training Clinic, where she also supervised Master’s level clinicians.


Dr. Hong has led group-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for various disorders, including major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder. She has also facilitated psychoeducational groups for trauma, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD, and emotion regulation and coping skills groups. At CPEH, Dr. Hong also provides individualized interventions for a range of concerns, including grief, relationship issues, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and she conducts psychological assessments.

Dr. Virginia Boquiren is a Clinical and Health Psychologist, registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. She completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University, Illinois, USA. She did her predoctoral internship at Vancouver Coastal Health, in the Health Psychology specialty track.


Dr. Boquiren works with clients who are experiencing a variety of psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression. In addition, she helps individuals who are coping with various psychosocial stressors, including low self-esteem and confidence, body image issues, self-criticism, relationship issues, work stress, both single incident and complex trauma, grief/loss of loved ones, as well as challenges living with chronic illness (e.g., cancer). Continuing to learn and refine her clinical skills is a mainstay of her clinical career, which she does through participation in conferences and workshops. She has also done training in the areas of sexual health and Emotion-focused therapy for individuals and couples (EFT).


Dr. Boquiren aspires to provide evidence-based treatment, integrating cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), emotion-focused (EFT), diaglectical-behaviour therapy (DBT), and mindfulness frameworks. She also provides psychoeducation and supportive group psychotherapy. She strives to provide a safe, non-judgmental, supportive environment, and works collaboratively with clients to help them achieve their goals.

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