Rebuilding the Spiritual Self
An experiential process group for people who are undergoing, or have undergone, a spiritual change, deconstruction, or loss, and want a safe space to make meaning of spiritual longing and/or distress.
January 12th - March 9th, 2026 *no group Feb 16th
Monday’s 10:30 am - 12:00pm EST
FAQs
What are the dates and times of this group?
This group runs on Monday mornings from 10:30 - 12:00pm, for 8 weeks beginning on January 12th and ending on March 9th. Note there will be no group on February 16th for the Family Day holiday.
This is a virtual group that will be hosted on Zoom.
What is the cost and commitment of this group?
This is a closed group that runs for 8 weeks, which means that we ask for a commitment to the full 8 weeks in order to build safety and community.
Each 90-minute group is $80, which amounts to $640 for the entire group cycle.
Will I get an insurance receipt?
We can provide insurance receipts for registered psychotherapy, psychotherapy, and/or occupational therapy. Please email to inquire.
Will a particular belief system be promoted in this group?
No. This group is not faith-based and aims to honour and promote the health of each person’s spiritual and mental well-being. We aim to support and create space for wherever you are in your spiritual journey.
Who is this group for?
This group is for residents of Ontario who have undergone, or are undergoing, a shift in their faith identity. This does not need to be recent, nor does it need to be “complete.” If you are deconstructing or de-identifying with a faith identity, and experiencing spiritual longing and/or distress, this group is for you.
This is not a spiritual or religious trauma processing group, however we recognize that many of these identity shifts occur in the context of harm. Those who have experienced spiritual or religious harm are welcome to attend.
What does it mean for a group to be an “experiential process” group?
Experiential means that this group will include activities — readings, exercises we might do together — within the group that embody or allow us to practice concepts through doing.
A process group means that we will be discussing what is happening live in the room, altogether. This process of being and doing together is a core element of the learning and healing in this group. It also means we value individual and group process over a specific individual and group outcome.
You can expect to build community and connection with others, and it is our hope that this will be especially true for those who have felt disconnected from previous spiritual communities.
How many people will be in the group?
We are capping registration at 10 participants max.
Group Facilitators
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Trevor Birrell
Registered Psychotherapist
Trevor brings years of experience in education counselling to his therapeutic work with children, teenagers, and adults. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts in broadcast journalism, a Bachelor of Education with a focus on the dramatic arts, and a Master of Arts in Spiritual Care and Psychotherapy. He brings a wealth of experience with psychodrama, and is a strong believer in the arts as a therapeutic tool for healing.
Trevor comes from a Protestant faith background, but through experiences of homophobia, left the Alliance Church for the Metropolitan Community Church denomination. He has integrated Buddhist and Indigenous philosophies and practices since.
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Season Kam
Occupational therapist, Psychotherapist
Season brings experience and enthusiasm for creative, relational, and experiential work, and has run various art-based, experiential groups with adults. She is eager to build community around people whose faith lives are changing, and explore the possibilities for healing and wholeness during this transition.
Season grew up in the evangelical Christian faith tradition. Her faith identity began to shift after she became a parent and when she witnessed harm being perpetuated in the church. She considers herself spiritually seeking, and is interested in places where safety, belonging, and curiosity can intersect with the spiritual.
Group registration
Please reach out using this form if you would like to register, or have any questions.