Book Club… but Therapy
Reading is one thing. Putting it into practice is another.
If you've ever finished a psychology or personal growth book feeling inspired, only to realize a few weeks later that you haven't put much of it into practice, you're not alone.
Book Club… but Therapy combines psychology-informed reading with group therapy, guided reflection, and practical exercises. Using a shared book as our starting point, we'll explore its ideas, consider how they apply to our own lives, and learn from the experiences and perspectives of others.
This isn't a time-management course or a way to squeeze more into your day. It's an opportunity to slow down, reflect, and explore what meaningful change might look like for you.
At a Glance
Dates: January 14–March 11, 2027
When: Thursdays, 7:00–8:30 p.m. Atlantic Time
Duration: Nine weekly sessions, 90 minutes each
Where: Virtual
Who: Adults aged 18 and older located in Canada
Facilitator: Kristen Sherman, Registered Counselling Therapist
Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Total fee: $800 per participant
Participants must be physically located in Canada during each session.
Our First Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals
What if the answer to feeling like there's never enough time isn't to become more productive?
In Four Thousand Weeks, Oliver Burkeman challenges the modern obsession with getting everything done, optimizing every minute, and constantly trying to fit more into our days. Instead, he invites us to reconsider our relationship with time, accept our limitations, and think about how we want to spend the time we have.
Together, we'll explore themes related to productivity, expectations, priorities, distraction, and living a meaningful life.
You can read the full book description on Goodreads.
What We’ll Explore: Week by Week
Each session will combine discussion, therapeutic reflection, and practical exercises. The following themes provide an overview of the planned sessions and may evolve in response to the group's needs.
Week 1: Introduction and Our Relationship with Time
Get to know the group, establish shared expectations, and reflect on how we currently experience and use our time.
Week 2: The Myth of Getting Everything Done
Explore productivity, competing priorities, and the pressure to keep up with an ever-growing to-do list.
Week 3: Embracing Our Limitations
Reflect on the discomfort of having limited time and energy, and what it means to accept that we cannot do everything.
Week 4: Priorities, Choices, and Trade-Offs
Explore how we decide where our time goes, what we say yes to, and what we leave behind.
Week 5: Expectations and the Pressure to Achieve
Examine the expectations we place on ourselves, where they come from, and how they influence our choices.
Week 6: Distraction, Presence, and Being Here Now
Reflect on distraction, avoidance, and the challenge of being present in the lives we're already living.
Week 7: Relationships and What Matters Most
Consider how our relationship with time shapes our connections with others and our ability to make room for what we value.
Week 8: Making Room for Meaningful Change
Identify ideas from the book that resonate with us and explore realistic ways to put them into practice.
Week 9: Reflection and Moving Forward
Reflect on what we've learned, identify intentions for the future, and consider how to carry these insights into everyday life.
What’s Included
Nine live, 90-minute virtual group therapy sessions.
Facilitated discussions informed by the book.
Therapeutic exercises and guided reflection.
Opportunities to connect with others and learn from different perspectives.
Ideas and practices to explore between sessions.
Dedicated time to reflect on progress and consider meaningful changes.
Participants are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book (audio, e-reader, or paperback are all acceptable!).
Is This Group for You?
This group may be a good fit if you:
Feel overwhelmed by competing priorities or the pressure to be productive.
Find yourself reading about personal growth but struggle to put what you've learned into practice.
Want to reflect on how you spend your time and what matters most to you.
Enjoy thoughtful discussion and learning from different perspectives.
Are interested in personal growth within a supportive therapeutic environment.
You don't need to have everything figured out. A willingness to reflect, participate, and consider new perspectives is a good place to start.
Fees & Attendance
The total fee for the nine-week group therapy series is $800 per participant. Payment is due before the group begins, with options to pay in one, two, or four instalments.
The fee may be eligible for reimbursement through your extended health benefits. Coverage varies by plan, so please check with your insurance provider.
Attendance and Withdrawal
Participants are asked to commit to all nine sessions to support continuity and connection within the group.
If you withdraw after the first session but before the second session, you may receive a refund of the fees paid, less $150. No refunds are available once the second session has begun. Missed sessions are not refunded or credited.
Full payment, withdrawal, attendance, confidentiality, and participation policies will be provided for review before you confirm your place in the group.
How to Join
The first step is to complete the group-fit form. This will help me understand what you're hoping to gain from the group and whether the experience is likely to be a good fit for you.
Complete the group-fit form.
I'll review your responses and follow up within five business days with an update and next steps.
If the group appears to be a good fit, you'll receive further information about registration and payment.
Completing the form does not guarantee a place in the group.
Questions? Get in touch!
