Confidence in the Kitchen:
A Therapeutic Cooking Group for Teens
Helping youth reduce anxiety, build social skills, and feel empowered—one recipe at a time.
Is your teen struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem, or social isolation? Do they find it difficult to manage emotions, build friendships, or feel confident in themselves?
Confidence in the Kitchen is a 6-week therapeutic cooking group that blends hands-on learning with practical mental health tools to help youth build emotional resilience, meaningful peer connection, and real-world life skills—all through the fun and comfort of cooking.
This group provides a safe, engaging space where teens can gain new skills and confidence, reduce anxiety, and learn to cook healthier versions of their favorite comfort foods—like pizza, tacos, chicken nuggets, cookies, and more.
Led by Registered Clinical Counsellor Teresa DeReis, this group blends fun, interactive cooking sessions with evidence-based strategies to support youth mental and emotional well-being.
Each session includes guided discussions and experiential learning to help teens:
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🌿 Develop emotion regulation skills and calming techniques
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🧠 Strengthen mental flexibility and stress-coping strategies
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💬 Practice social and communication skills in a safe environment
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🤝 Build peer connection and reduce feelings of isolation
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💪 Increase self-esteem and confidence through mastery and creativity
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🍽️ Learn practical cooking skills they’ll use for years to come
📍 Location: Prince George, BC
🕓 Duration: 6 weeks | 90 minutes per session
👥 Ages: 13–16
🎯 Best suited for youth experiencing: anxiety, low mood, low confidence, social withdrawal, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty coping
✅ Spots are limited to maintain small-group connection and individualized support.
🗓️ Fall 2025 start date – waitlist now open! (Dates TBD)
💵 Cost: $275 for the full 6-week program (includes all supplies and ingredients). The cost may be reimbursed by your health insurance provider if they cover group counselling sessions with a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC). Please check with your coverage provider.
📧 Questions? Contact Teresa DeReis at Validity Counselling:
About the Facilitator
Teresa DeReis is a Registered Clinical Counsellor and youth mental health specialist at Validity Counselling. With a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and an extensive background working with youth experiencing anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, and low self-esteem, Teresa brings a warm, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach to her work. She is passionate about helping youth build confidence, resilience, and meaningful connections—both in therapy and through creative, hands-on programs like Confidence in the Kitchen.