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Professional Connections

Monthly Supervision Groups

Join us for Professional Connections, our monthly supervision and support groups for Mental Health Professionals practicing in Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Halton, Guelph and surrounding areas. These groups are usually held at our Dundas Main Office on one designated day of each month. We welcome Counselling Interns, Registered Psychotherapists, and other counsellors and therapists at various stages of career development. 

Currently, our groups are meeting online using zoom. If you are interested in attending the group, please contact Executive Clinical Director, Amanda Youssef, MEd, RP, CCC at: amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca for more information and to register.

ONLINE Clinical Supervison Groups

Amanda is now offering two ONLINE Clinical Supervision Groups.

You may choose between the following:

  • Our group that meets on the first Thursday of each month from 10am to 12pm   
OR
  • Our group that meets on the third Thursday of each month from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Our groups are open to Mental Health professionals practicing in Canada.  Registration is required and members are asked to commit to a minimum of 6 months of attendance.

You will need to have access to a high-speed internet connection in order to participate in these sessions using Zoom.


If you are interested in attending the group, please contact Executive Clinical Director, Amanda Youssef, MEd, RP, CCC at: amanda@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca for more information and to register.

Mindful Connections

mindfulness and meditation

De-stress from your week and learn the basics of mindfulness and meditation in this weekly, 2 hour meeting, for 6 weeks. 

Mindfulness has been shown to be helpful for a number of issues including stress, addictions, emotion dysregulation, memory, and general well-being. This course will teach you the foundations of mindfulness in an experiential setting so that you can practice as you learn.

Cost: $80/week x 6 weeks = $480*(covered by most insurance plans)

Meditation cushions are provided for use during class. You may choose to bring your own cushion, if you prefer, as well as a sweater or blanket.

Registration is required. If you are interested in participating, please email the Valley Connections Counselling clinic at admin@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca.

*participants are required to pay a non-refundable deposit of $240 prior to the first session in order to hold their spot in the group. The remainder $240 is due on the first day of group.

Couple Connections 

Learn how to build a healthier relationship with your romantic partner in this weekly, confidential group that meets for 2 hours for 8 weeks. Explore adult attachment styles, love languages, and conflict patterns. Learn new ways to engage in conflict and practice skills of reflective listening, validation, and empathy to heal and repair past and current wounds.

Day: Tuesdays

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Dates: TBD

Cost: $115 per couple per week***

Registration is required. If you are interested in participating, please email the Valley Connections Counselling clinic at admin@valleyconnectionscounselling.ca.

***Total cost $920 per couple for 8 weeks. $300 deposit required to hold place in group. Balance due at first session.

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