Antidepressant and Benzodiazepine Tapering and Withdrawal Virtual Support Group
Join us for a 10-week virtual support group focused on supporting the unique challenges that come with tapering off of antidepressant, benzodiazepine, or antipsychotic drugs (also known as psychotropic medications).
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In this group, we will explore various themes associated with tapering these medications including how to work through anger, fear and overwhelm, how to build resiliency and healthy coping skills, and how to understand your mental health challenges and support your process of recovery.
The group is intended to be a safe space to help you understand, process, manage and heal the various experiences that come with being prescribed antidepressants (or another psychotropic medication) as well as the process of coming off of them, alongside others who are experiencing similar challenges.
Regardless of where you are at in your tapering and recovery process, if you are interested in exploring these themes in a group environment, this may be for you.
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Fall Group
Dates : October 3, 2024 - December 5, 2024
Time : 5 pm - 6:15 pm PST
Location : Zoom Video Call
Cost: $400
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Winter Group
Dates : January 16, 2025 - March 20, 2025
Time : 5 pm - 6:15 pm PST
Location : Zoom Video Call
​Cost: $400
We ask participants to commit to all 10 weeks to facilitate a safe and cohesive group experience. As such the group fee will be collected at booking and no refunds will be offered.
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This group is open to individuals anywhere in the world - you do not need to be located in a particular province. Spots are limited and will be designated on a first come basis. Participation will be confirmed following a brief intake process.
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If you cannot make this group but are interested in staying in touch for other group offerings please fill in the sign up form below and we will be in touch.
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Facilitators
The support group will be co-facilitated by;
Martha is a Registered Psychotherapist who has specific training and knowledge in the areas of antidepressant tapering and withdrawal. She has experience working with both individuals and groups to provide support for the various issues that can arise while stopping antidepressants. To learn more about Martha, click here.
Martha Kezemidis, RP
Monica is a Nurse Practitioner who has both professional and personal experience with the challenges of antidepressant tapering and withdrawal. To learn more about Monica, click here.
Monica Mina, RN(EC), MN, NP-Adult
