Emotion Regulation Wellness Program
Overview
Emotion Regulation Wellness Program
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your emotions and find yourself reacting in a way that doesn’t align with your values? Our 5-weeks emotion regulation group offers practical, skills-based strategies to help you better understand your emotions, manage complex feelings, and build self-confidence in handling challenging situations.
Inspired by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), this supportive group focuses on practical tools you can use in everyday life. You will learn how to recognize emotional patterns, regulate emotional responses that get in the way of what matters to us, and build more positive experiences.
Whether you are looking to improve emotion regulation, coping skills, stress management, or overall mental well-being, this program provides practical strategies you can take with you beyond the group.
Eligibility
- Age: >18 years;
- Experience difficulties with emotion regulation, distress tolerance, impulsivity, or interpersonal relationships
How to Access
Referral Required from GWFHT Physician/Nurse Practitioner
Provider
GWFH Interdisciplinary Team:
- Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
- Registered Social Worker
Fees
Covered for Get Well Family Health Team patients
What you will learn
Over five sessions, you will learn practical skills to help you:
- Understand your emotions and what influences them
- Navigate overwhelming emotions and stressful situations
- Respond to challenging emotions with greater confidence
- Recognize unhelpful thoughts and patterns of thinking
- Strengthen communication and problem-solving skills
- Cultivate positive emotions and everyday well-being
- Set meaningful, values-based goals
What to expect
- 5 weekly virtual sessions in a supportive, educational group setting
- Small group of up to 10 participants to encourage participation and discussion
- Each session focuses on a different topic and builds on practical skills from week to week
- Regular attendance is strongly recommended. Participants are expected to attend at least 3 of the 5 sessions and practice skills between sessions.
- Participants are encouraged to attend all five sessions to get the most benefit from the program
- If you are unable to meet the minimum attendance requirement after the group has started, you may need to wait until the next group is offered to participate
5-Week Program
Each week focuses on a different set of practical skills:
Week 1 – Understanding Emotions: Learn how emotions work, identify what you’re feeling, and understand what may be triggering your emotions.
Week 2 – Mindfulness & Wise Mind: Learn practical mindfulness skills and ways to stay present and respond more thoughtfully.
Week 3 – Managing Emotional Responses: Learn strategies to cope with difficult emotions, accept challenging situations, solve problems, and respond differently when needed.
Week 4 – Thoughts & Thinking Patterns: Explore how thoughts and beliefs can affect emotions and learn to recognize uncomfortable thinking patterns.
Week 5 – Building Positive Emotions: Learn ways to increase positive experiences, practice grounding and relaxation, and set meaningful goals.
Ready to Build Skills for Managing Your Emotions?
Referral required: Ask a team doctor or nurse practitioner to refer you to the Emotion Regulation Wellness Program