Group Therapy Offerings
Groups (scroll down for more information):
TransMission Peer Process Group (Online, Tuesdays 11 AM - 1 PM)
Deep Dives in Dialectics (Online, Saturday, April 25 & May 23 3 pm - 5 PM)
Weekly DBT Skills Group (Online, 7-14 months, Wednesdays 1-2:30 PM OR Thursdays 7-8:30 PM)
Free Monthly DBT Skills Workshop for 2SLGBTQ+ Adults (Online, First Monday of the month, 10-11:30 AM)
TransMission Peer Process Group (ONLINE)
WHO: 16+ Trans and non-binary identifying/questioning folx (closeted or out, wherever you’re at in your gender journey)
WHAT: An experiential group space for trans and nonbinary folx to come together and be seen, heard, and witnessed by others in our shared humanness. Come fill your cup and be in gender expansive community. Being witnessed by others in a safe and caring space can be deeply healing, easing feelings of isolation and emotional pain. The group will also explore how we relate to one another, offering insights into our experiences in other parts of life. The group can be a microcosm of the bigger world, but with safety and intentionality built into the container.
WHEN: Every Tuesday. 11 AM - 1 PM.
WHERE: Online.
TO REGISTER: Contact Kalen (kalenleaf@gmail.com) or Beckham (ronaghantherapy@gmail.com ) to set up a free consultation call to explore if this will be a good fit for you!
FACILITATORS:
Beckham Ronaghan (they/them), MSW, RSW, BA (Hons). For more information about Beckham, see the “About Me” section of this site (scroll to the top of this page).
Kalen Colson (they/them). Kalen is a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) and is passionate about the power of groups and community connections as catalysts for growth and healing. For more information about Kalen, visit their website: www.pivotintoharmony.com.
COST: $80/session (sliding scale spots available, please inquire as needed).
Landing in Queer Magic (Retreat)
WHO: Anyone 18+ who self-identifies as queer. (Space is limited, email me to reserve your spot)
WHEN: June 19-21. Friday (4-6pm arrival) through to Sunday (4pm departure)
WHERE: The Land – 1 hour from Victoria in the Cowichan Valley
COST: $550-750 sliding scale spots available upon request. Price includes 2 dinners, 2 breakfasts and 2 nights of camping accommodations.
FACILITATORS:
Beckham Ronaghan (they/them), MSW, RSW, BA (Hons). For more information about Beckham, see the “About Me” section of this site (scroll to the top of this page).
Kalen Colson (they/them). Kalen is a Registered Clinical Counselor (RCC) and is passionate about the power of groups and community connections as catalysts for growth and healing. For more information about Kalen, visit their website: www.pivotintoharmony.com.
DETAILS: visit www.pivotintoharmony.com
HOW TO REGISTER: email ronaghantherapy@gmail.com
Deep Dives in Dialectics (ONLINE)
WHO: Anyone who has completed at least six months of a DBT weekly skills group. You are welcome to join if you are still in a DBT weekly skills group (just need to have gone through at least 6 months)
WHAT: This workshop is for anyone who has completed at least six months of DBT weekly skills programming and is looking for a monthly group to continue to deepen their DBT skills practice.
Each month we will review a certain skill like Check the Facts, Chain Analysis, or Radical Acceptance. This group will go beyond what is usually covered in a weekly group and dive deeper into the skills concepts. This is a space for vulnerable sharing and deep reflection regarding what it means to be skillful and accountable to ourselves in the long term.
WHERE: Online via Zoom
WHEN: Third or fourth Saturday afternoon of each month from 3PM-5PM depending on availability
UPCOMING DATES:
Saturday, April 25th 3:00-5:00pm
Saturday, May 23rd 3:00-5:00pm
WHY: This group is designed to meet a need expressed by people who have finished my DBT weekly skills groups. Many people have expressed a desire to have a dedicated monthly space to deepen their skills practice. To have a space in which you will be accountable in the context of DBT skills among others with similar experience.
Participants will have the opportunity to access:
Deeper analysis and application of DBT skills
Working on yourself
Relating to people going through something similar
COST: $80 per group. Sliding scale spots available upon request. Please email me for sliding scale pricing.
HOW TO REGISTER: email ronaghantherapy@gmail.com
WEEKLY DBT SKILLS GROUP (ONLINE)
WHO: Adults 18+*. DBT is an ideal form of therapy for people struggling with intense emotional ups and downs, such as people living with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder, PTSD, C-PTSD, addictions, depression, and anxiety.
WHAT: This weekly group runs much like a class, meeting weekly and working on learning skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
WHEN: We run two separate groups per week. One group runs every Wednesday afternoon 1:00-2:30 PM. The other runs every Thursday evening 7:00-8:30 PM. (CHOOSE ONE GROUP TO ATTEND, either Wednesday OR Thurdsay.)
OFFICE HOURS: After each group participants are welcome to attend office hours, which is an opportunity for individual group members to talk with the facilitator about skills, problem solving, being unable to use skills, etc. Office hours are held one-on-one (one participant at a time).
ACCESSIBILITY: This group is built with the needs of neurodivergent folks in mind. A few examples: participants are not required to have their video on for every group; there are multiple ways to complete the homework (e.g. listening to a podcast, watching a video, or completing a worksheet). If you have any questions about this, please feel free to reach out.
START DATE & DURATION: We offer rolling admission, meaning you can join the group at any time. Once you join, you should plan on attending for 7 months, as there are 7 months worth of material to cover in this group. Clients with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder are encouraged to attend for 12-14 months.
WHERE: Online on Zoom. (The link to attend will be sent to participants after registration is confirmed.)
TO REGISTER: Email Beckham Ronaghan at ronaghantherapy@gmail.com.
FACILITATORS:
Beckham Ronaghan, MSW, RSW, BA (Hons). For more information about Beckham, see the “About Me” section of this site (scroll to the top of this page).
COST: $80/group. Contact for information on sliding scale spots.
*If you are under 18 years old but are interested in attending this group, email ronaghantherapy@gmail.com to discuss.
Free monthly dbt skills workshop for 2slgbtq+ adults (ONLINE)
WHO: Adults who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ (Two Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, plus)
WHAT: Monthly workshop on different skills from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), such as mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
WHEN: First Monday of every month. 11 AM - 12:30 PM.
WHERE: Online.
TO REGISTER: Email DBT.queeries@gmail.com
FACILITATORS:
Beckham Ronaghan, MSW, RSW, BA (Hons). For more information about Beckham, see the “About Me” section of this site (scroll to the top of this page).
Nita Agustin, RCC. For more information about Nita, visit her website.
COST: Free.