Group Offerings

Healing happens in connection.

Transcending Group Therapy

Transcending is a 12-week virtual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) program for gender diverse people. Led by Foria’s resident counsellor and our mental health nurse, participants will explore the effects of transphobia on mental health and develop skills to live authentically.

This group is open to residents of Alberta and Ontario aged 16 and over.

Register your interest to get updates on when the group will run. You don’t need to be a Foria patient to register.

Narrative Group Therapy

Built upon narrative practices and principles, this group is a supportive and creative space to explore and share life stories. Through a series of structured virtual therapy sessions, participants engage in a meaningful process that combines independent writing with thoughtful group sharing. The focus is on your personal journey, supported by a safe environment where you can collaborate with your therapist and fellow group members in a community built on trust and respect. 

This group is open to residents of Alberta and Ontario aged 16 and over. 

Register your interest to get updates on when the group will run. You don’t need to be a Foria patient to register.

Group Voice Training

Embark on a transformative journey with Voice Forward, a 6 session program over 12 weeks designed for trans, non-binary, and gender diverse individuals seeking to align their voice with their authentic selves. Through a blend of biofeedback, mindfulness, and targeted vocal exercises, we'll explore and refine key aspects of voice modification, including resonance, pitch, intonation, breath support, and articulation.

This group is open to residents aged 16 and over from all Canadian provinces and territories, excluding Quebec. You can join a group based on your goals and starting point – masculine starting voice with desired androgynous/feminine outcome or feminine starting voice with desired androgynous/masculine outcome.

Register your interest to get updates on when the group will run. You don’t need to be a Foria patient to register.

Prices

Transcending Group Therapy

$240

What's included

  • 12 x 120 min group CBT sessions

* Register your interest to get updates on when the group will run. No fees are due at this time. You don’t need to be a Foria patient to register.

Narrative Group Therapy

$250

What's included

  • 6 x 60 min group narrative sessions

* Register your interest to get updates on when the group will run. No fees are due at this time. You don’t need to be a Foria patient to register.

Voice Forward Group

What's included

  • 6 x 60 min group voice training sessions

* Register your interest to get updates on when the group will run. No fees are due at this time. You don’t need to be a Foria patient to register.


Have health costs that aren't covered? Connect Fund can help.


Connect Fund is a non-profit organization partnered with Foria that provides financial assistance for 2SLGBTQ+ healthcare costs.

Any community member with healthcare costs that are not covered by provincial health insurance can apply – this includes surgeries, travel and accommodation for surgeries, and counselling.

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