Upcoming
Fall 2026
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Resilient
A 10-week trauma-informed group supporting nervous system regulation, emotional stabilization, and self-compassion-based recovery from chronic stress, overwhelm, and trauma responses.
Many people are living with a nervous system that feels chronically activated, overwhelmed, shut down, or exhausted.Even with insight or self-awareness, coping strategies, or past therapy, the body may continue to respond as though stress is constant or difficult to regulate.
Resilient is a structured 10-week trauma-informed group program designed to support nervous system regulation and emotional stabilization through somatic practices, breathwork, nervous system education, and the cultivation of self-compassion as a core embodied skill.
This series offers practical, embodied tools and experiential practices to help you cultivate greater capacity, flexibility, and a kinder relationship with yourself in everyday life. Teachings will be informed by the work of Kristen Neff (self-compassion), Internal Family Systems (parts work), Somatic Experiencing (body-oriented processing and awareness) and neuroscience. Practices will include breathwork, body awareness and loving-kindness meditations, and journalling. There will be opportunities for group sharing and connection.
​What this program supports
This program is designed to help you build capacity in areas such as:
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calming physiological stress responses in real time
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reducing cycles of overwhelm, anxiety, and shutdown
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increasing awareness of nervous system patterns and triggers
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developing greater emotional steadiness and internal grounding
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strengthening self-compassion and reducing shame-based self-criticism
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improving your ability to stay present during activation​
​What you can expect
Over 10 weeks, you will be guided through:
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somatic awareness practices for nervous system regulation
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breath-based tools for grounding and emotional stabilization
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psychoeducation on trauma responses and stress physiology
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self-compassion practices to support internal safety and emotional repair
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structured group processes for reflection and integration
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experiential exercises to build real-time regulation capacity​​
​Who this is for
This program may be supportive if you:
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experience chronic stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
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feel shutdown, numb, or fatigued under pressure
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notice strong body-based stress responses in relationships or daily life
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have done therapy but still struggle with nervous system regulation
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are looking for structured, skills-based, trauma-informed group support
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Why self-compassion is central to this work
Many nervous system patterns are reinforced by internal pressure, self-criticism, and shame responses during stress activation. In this program, self-compassion is not treated as an “add-on,” but as a core regulation capacity that supports the nervous system in shifting out of survival states and into greater emotional safety. This includes developing the ability to meet stress responses with greater internal steadiness, care, and relational safety toward yourself.
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Why group work supports regulation
Healing and nervous system regulation are strengthened through both skill-building and relational safety.
A group environment offers:
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normalization of experience, reducing shame and isolation
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opportunities for co-regulation within a safe, structured setting
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consistent repetition of regulation practices over time
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increased accessibility compared to individual therapy
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shared learning and integration within a contained environment
​Program format
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10 weekly group sessions
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trauma-informed facilitation
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small group size for safety and support
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experiential, somatic, and breath-based practices
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structured integration and reflection components
Insurance coverage
This program is facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and may be eligible for reimbursement under extended health benefits, depending on your individual insurance plan coverage for group psychotherapy services.
Clients are encouraged to confirm coverage directly with their insurance provider.
Important note
This program is not a crisis service and is not intended for acute mental health emergencies. It is designed as a structured therapeutic group to support stabilization, regulation, and resilience-building.
Join the program
If you are looking for structured, trauma-informed support to help regulate your nervous system and build greater emotional steadiness, you are welcome to join the next cohort.
Options:
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Book a brief consultation
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Join the waitlist for the next group
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Check insurance eligibility
Dates:
Wednesdays, 7:00 - 9:30 pm x 8 weeks
April 7 - May 26, 2027
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Location: Granville Island, Vancouver
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Price: $400 (may be eligible for extended health benefits)
Deposit: $150 to reserve your spot, remainder due by March 31, 2027
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To register: contact christina@soulspringwellness.ca
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Feel free to reach out for a free consultation and learn more!
