ICA Counselling — Fall Groups Campaign
Own Your Freaky Flaws — Monster-Themed RPG Group for Social Anxiety
Where being different is the whole point.
In this 8-week virtual group, kids and teens create their own monster characters and play through a story where every "flaw" turns out to be a strength. Along the way — without it ever feeling like a lecture — they practice real, DBT-informed skills for social anxiety: managing worry in the moment, speaking up in a group, handling awkward moments, and being kind to themselves when things don't go perfectly.
Role-playing makes practice safe. It's easier to try something brave as your character first — then carry it into real life.
Details
- 8 weekly 2-hour sessions, virtual (join from home)
- Two age groups: 10–13 and 14–17
- Co-facilitated by a Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Worker
- May be covered by extended health insurance — receipts provided
Try it free first: Sneak Peek Fright Night Tuesday, September 15 · Virtual · 5:30 PM (ages 10–13) · 7:30 PM (ages 14–17) One free preview session. Meet the facilitators, try the game, no commitment. Caregivers welcome for Q&A.
Register: email ilda@icacounselling.ca or visit icacounselling.ca
Master Your Elements — Four-Elements RPG Therapy Group for Big Emotions
Big emotions aren't the enemy. They're elements waiting to be mastered.
In this 8-week virtual group, kids and teens journey through the four elements — each one a set of real, DBT-informed emotion regulation skills:
- Air — calm the mind. Mindfulness and grounding when thoughts race.
- Water — ride the wave. Getting through intense feelings without being swept away.
- Earth — stand your ground. Asking for what you need and holding boundaries.
- Fire — channel the spark. Turning anger and big energy into something useful.
It plays like a game. It works like therapy.
Details
- 8 weekly 2-hour sessions, virtual (join from home)
- Two age groups: 10–13 and 14–17
- Co-facilitated by a Psychotherapist and a Registered Social Worker
- May be covered by extended health insurance — receipts provided
Try it free first: Elements Trial Night Thursday, August 27 · Virtual · 5:00 PM (ages 10–13) · 7:30 PM (ages 14–17) One free preview session. Meet the facilitators, try the game, no commitment. Caregivers welcome for Q&A.
Register: email ilda@icacounselling.ca or visit icacounselling.ca
