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Hosted by Natasha Hoyte
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6J
If you are a caregiver for a loved one or other individual with disabilities, chronic illness or dementia, you may be feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Join us for a 6-week fun and supportive therapy group to improve your ...
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Hosted by Trish Sai-Chew
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
If you are a caregiver for a loved one or other individual with disabilities, chronic illness or dementia, you may be feeling mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. Join us for a 6-week fun and supportive therapy group to improve your ...
A 6 week group for caregivers who support an adult with an eating disorder. The goal of the group is to offer practical strategies to educate & empower you to support your loved one in the recovery process. You will ...
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Hosted by Dana Dupuis
Registered Social Worker, BA, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Windsor, ON N9K
A 6 week group for caregivers who support an adult with an eating disorder. The goal of the group is to offer practical strategies to educate & empower you to support your loved one in the recovery process. You will ...
A group practice of highly skilled clinicians who provide treatment to children, adolescents, families and adults, for a range of mental health and developmental concerns
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Hosted by Christina Ricciuti
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6H
A group practice of highly skilled clinicians who provide treatment to children, adolescents, families and adults, for a range of mental health and developmental concerns
The mission of The Design Your Life Centre is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them ...
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Hosted by The Design Your Life Centre
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4M
The mission of The Design Your Life Centre is to help people fulfill their life’s purpose, which we believe, is to be their authentic selves. To do this, we help people understand early life patterns that no longer serve them ...
The fall 2022, 6 week, session will begin September 8th! Do you or someone you know have ADHD? Are you diagnosed or self diagnosed? Join us and explore your experience with ADHD and how it is affecting your life. Learn ...
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Hosted by Melissa Howe
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, RMFT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Orleans, ON K4A
The fall 2022, 6 week, session will begin September 8th! Do you or someone you know have ADHD? Are you diagnosed or self diagnosed? Join us and explore your experience with ADHD and how it is affecting your life. Learn ...
Our mediation services involve developing a final resolution plan that honours both parties. We provide mediation for individuals, families, business, and corporate relationships. Child-centered mediation between parents considers the best interests of the children while maintaining a strong relationship with ...
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Hosted by By Peaceful Waters
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, 422601
Verified Verified
Group meets in Waterloo, ON N2V
Our mediation services involve developing a final resolution plan that honours both parties. We provide mediation for individuals, families, business, and corporate relationships. Child-centered mediation between parents considers the best interests of the children while maintaining a strong relationship with ...
Small intimate group of women working on recovering from hopeless states of mind and being. Abstinence focused. Initial consultation is $200 for 1 hour and group is $60 per 1.5 hour session.
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Hosted by Polly Florius Counselling & Consulting
MN, RN, CCAC, CAPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
Small intimate group of women working on recovering from hopeless states of mind and being. Abstinence focused. Initial consultation is $200 for 1 hour and group is $60 per 1.5 hour session.
Anxiety can cause overwhelming physical sensations, racing thoughts, and persistent worry that can disrupt your daily life. This can affect your work, relationships, and overall well-being. In this group you’ll find support from members experiencing the kinds of issues you’re ...
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Hosted by Victoria Cameron
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6J
Anxiety can cause overwhelming physical sensations, racing thoughts, and persistent worry that can disrupt your daily life. This can affect your work, relationships, and overall well-being. In this group you’ll find support from members experiencing the kinds of issues you’re ...
The Daring Way(tm) is a highly experiential workshop based on the ground breaking research of Dr. Brené Brown. The interactive workshop was developed to help men, women and adolescents learn how to show up, be seen and live braver lives. ...
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Hosted by Ivana Mitchell
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, RP, CDWF
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4Y
The Daring Way(tm) is a highly experiential workshop based on the ground breaking research of Dr. Brené Brown. The interactive workshop was developed to help men, women and adolescents learn how to show up, be seen and live braver lives. ...
In person group for 18+ women and femme identifying people looking to form connections through shared life experiences. Topics include interpersonal relationships, body image, therapy, etc. This group runs from June 21st 2023 to July 6th 2023.
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Hosted by Chloe Brown
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, HBSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L4X
In person group for 18+ women and femme identifying people looking to form connections through shared life experiences. Topics include interpersonal relationships, body image, therapy, etc. This group runs from June 21st 2023 to July 6th 2023.
When you enroll your child in one of our personalized programs, you start them on a journey that will ultimately lead them to personal discovery and allow them to reach their full potential. Find out how we can help you ...
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Hosted by Amir Haimove
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Vaughan, ON L6A
When you enroll your child in one of our personalized programs, you start them on a journey that will ultimately lead them to personal discovery and allow them to reach their full potential. Find out how we can help you ...
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Special rates for those working in long-term care and emergency services (e.g. PSW, Nurse, EMT, Doctor, Admin, Mgmt, Recreation, Physio etc) This is intended to be a support group where we will use music (songwriting, lyric analysis, listening, performing) for ...
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Hosted by Kristen Anderson
Registered Psychotherapist, MMT, RP, MTA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7R
Special rates for those working in long-term care and emergency services (e.g. PSW, Nurse, EMT, Doctor, Admin, Mgmt, Recreation, Physio etc) This is intended to be a support group where we will use music (songwriting, lyric analysis, listening, performing) for ...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for mood and anxiety. It is short-term and skills-based. Group therapy offers connection with others, which is so important in the postpartum period to help normalize your experiences. It is a ...
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Hosted by Jillian Satin
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for mood and anxiety. It is short-term and skills-based. Group therapy offers connection with others, which is so important in the postpartum period to help normalize your experiences. It is a ...
I facilitate a virtual support group for folks 16+ of all genders who have substance use disorders or are struggling with other addictive behaviours and are seeking community and mutual support. I have extensive experience conducting groups and cultivate a ...
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Hosted by Jacob Pollack
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K1R
I facilitate a virtual support group for folks 16+ of all genders who have substance use disorders or are struggling with other addictive behaviours and are seeking community and mutual support. I have extensive experience conducting groups and cultivate a ...
NO NEED TO FRET (ages 8-11), provides successful strategies to help anxious children cope with fears and worries. (Oct. 5-Nov. 2, 2022 and Mar. 29-Apr. 26, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 pm). Fee: $100. CONQUERING TEEN ANXIETY for ages 12-14, assists teens ...
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Hosted by Woolwich Counselling Centre
Registered Social Worker, MSW RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elmira, ON N3B
NO NEED TO FRET (ages 8-11), provides successful strategies to help anxious children cope with fears and worries. (Oct. 5-Nov. 2, 2022 and Mar. 29-Apr. 26, 2023 from 5:00-6:00 pm). Fee: $100. CONQUERING TEEN ANXIETY for ages 12-14, assists teens ...
I offer virtual individual, dyad and small group based clinical supervision. I run ongoing small groups for therapists (2 or 3 persons plus me) which usually include case review, clinical reflection and professional/business development. We focus on topics such as ...
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Hosted by Maureen MacDiarmid: Trauma Loss Stress Self-Esteem
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6M
I offer virtual individual, dyad and small group based clinical supervision. I run ongoing small groups for therapists (2 or 3 persons plus me) which usually include case review, clinical reflection and professional/business development. We focus on topics such as ...
For occupational therapists who are earlier in their career or new to mental health and psychotherapy, I provide online small group supervision 1-2 times/month depending on the needs of the group.
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Hosted by Jennifer E Landry
Occupational Therapist, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4E
For occupational therapists who are earlier in their career or new to mental health and psychotherapy, I provide online small group supervision 1-2 times/month depending on the needs of the group.
With DBT Skills Training & individual therapy one can learn more healthy, adaptive choices & ways to respond versus reacting to life's challenges-to get "unstuck" from rigid ways of thinking. DBT focuses on: Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness ...
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Hosted by Amira Khan Lodhi
Registered Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, RSW, OCSWSSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
With DBT Skills Training & individual therapy one can learn more healthy, adaptive choices & ways to respond versus reacting to life's challenges-to get "unstuck" from rigid ways of thinking. DBT focuses on: Mindfulness Skills, Distress Tolerance Skills, Interpersonal Effectiveness ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Ontario?
Search for nearby support groups by inputting your city, postal code, or the name of the group into the search bar. From there, you can filter to find a group that suits your needs, whether you are looking for support for a teenager, a group that focuses on a specific issue, such as depression, or a particular program type, such as one geared toward developing social skills. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postal code into the search bar.
How does group therapy work?
Therapy groups are led by one or more therapists and serve to help people process their experiences and learn from others who understand their challenges firsthand. They can be based on a specific issue, such as addiction, grief, physical illnesses, parenting, and caregiving. They can involve a specific type of program or therapy, such as a social skills group or CBT group. They can also be specific to a particular population or community, such as teens or LGBTQ.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
Support groups, like Alcoholics Anonymous, also focus on a specific issue, but are typically led by members with lived experiences and are less structured than therapy groups. Most therapy groups will meet for a fixed length of time with a consistent group of members, while many support groups meet for an indefinite period of time with members coming and going.
What are the benefits of group therapy?
Support groups help connect people with shared challenges or physical and mental health conditions. In a group setting, participants can receive support and feedback from peers and can acquire new skills, strategies and perspectives by listening to one another. Discussing your experience with someone who also has a cancer diagnosis, or whose son also struggles with addiction, for example, can help you feel less alone, reduce distress, find empathy and connection, and learn practical or medical information that has helped others. Group therapy can also be a more affordable option than individual therapy and just as effective.
Is group therapy as effective as individual therapy?
Support groups can be deeply valuable for both emotional support and/or treatment outcomes. It’s difficult to make a blanket statement on efficacy due to the many different types of support groups and conditions treated, but group therapy has been found to be just as effective as individual therapy in establishing long-term abstinence for conditions such as substance abuse, addiction and alcohol abuse.
How much does group therapy cost?
Group counselling is typically less expensive than individual counselling, with each session costing on average about $90 to $100. Meanwhile, individual therapy sessions can run anywhere from $100 to $200. It is possible to find low-cost group therapy options and many therapists offer group sessions free of charge.
Does insurance cover group therapy?
If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your group therapy sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for group therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
How long does group therapy last?
The length of a support group session is often one hour but can fall anywhere between 45 minutes and two hours. The amount of time that people remain in a support group varies based on their specific needs and goals and the type of therapy. Some individuals may seek a shorter-term group, such as a bereavement group, that may last between six and 20 weeks. Some may seek a longer-term group that lasts for a year or indefinitely.
What are the limitations of support groups?
Support groups have many benefits, but there are a few limitations as well. Support groups do not constitute formal therapeutic or medical treatment, and are not run by licensed mental health professionals, so some people may opt for group therapy or individual therapy instead. Additionally, support groups can depend on the other participants, so a disruptive individual has the potential to mar the group dynamic, and the anecdotal information shared may sometimes be unhelpful or inaccurate. Because it is a group setting, confidentiality can be more difficult to guard and participants receive less personalized attention than they would in an individual therapy session.