Hold Me Tight weekend workshops for couples
Hosted by Mary Luard
Registered Psychotherapist, MSW, RSW, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Kitchener, ON N2H
Virtual Divorce/Separation Support Group
Divorce/separation is one of the most difficult transitions in life. The separation/divorce groups will take place virtually, including 6-8 individuals. The Women's Support Group will take place very Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, and the Men's Support Group, ...
Hosted by Stephanie A Turner
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CCC, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
Divorce/separation is one of the most difficult transitions in life. The separation/divorce groups will take place virtually, including 6-8 individuals. The Women's Support Group will take place very Monday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 pm, and the Men's Support Group, ...
4-week building Self Compassion Group (2022)
An in-person, 4-week group on Building Resilience to Stress through Self-Compassion, using yoga and meditation as tools to support your process. It is for 4 consecutive weeks and 4 in-person spots only. Best suited to: anyone who is feeling stressed/overwhelmed ...
Hosted by Sehr Athar
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4M
An in-person, 4-week group on Building Resilience to Stress through Self-Compassion, using yoga and meditation as tools to support your process. It is for 4 consecutive weeks and 4 in-person spots only. Best suited to: anyone who is feeling stressed/overwhelmed ...
Navigating Lifes ups & downs of Real world life
Starting June 4th- 2024
Join an 8 week DBT skills review group, that helps you learn how to manage your emotions, ask for what you need & affirm yourself in social spaces- 12 participants for ages 18-30($100 per week) ...
Hosted by Alethia A Cadore
Registered Psychotherapist, MA , RP , CYC-P
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L4W
Starting June 4th- 2024
Join an 8 week DBT skills review group, that helps you learn how to manage your emotions, ask for what you need & affirm yourself in social spaces- 12 participants for ages 18-30($100 per week) ...
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; Learn practical ways to manage stress. (MBSR) is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions. This 8-week psycho-educational group program helps develop capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills to manage stress. ...
Hosted by Anchor Counselling, AAT & Mindfulness Facilitator
Registered Social Worker, MBSR , RSSW, AAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Elmwood, ON N0G
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction; Learn practical ways to manage stress. (MBSR) is for individuals experiencing stress resulting from chronic physical and psychological conditions. This 8-week psycho-educational group program helps develop capacity for greater calm and teaches practical skills to manage stress. ...
Healing After Sexual Trauma
A virtual 10-week group for women that experienced sexual violence. You will learn how trauma impacts thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the science behind trauma responses, learn strategies for managing triggers and flashbacks so you can feel grounded and stable, understand ...
Hosted by Cassandra Cornacchia
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5V
A virtual 10-week group for women that experienced sexual violence. You will learn how trauma impacts thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, the science behind trauma responses, learn strategies for managing triggers and flashbacks so you can feel grounded and stable, understand ...
Somatic Group Therapy for Women 30-50
Hosted by Deborah Jacobs
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4S
Oceanbell Psychotherapy
We are a group of therapists who are passionate about our work
Hosted by Elaine Lam
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Markham, ON L3R
We are a group of therapists who are passionate about our work
Couples Workshops
Enhancing your connection with your partner; becoming an expert in your partner, to create deeper connection and intimacy, to promote a securely functioning union.
Hosted by Michelle L Rae
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6M
Enhancing your connection with your partner; becoming an expert in your partner, to create deeper connection and intimacy, to promote a securely functioning union.
Men's Support Group
The main purpose of this process group is to provide a means through which relationships with significant others can be improved and enhanced. Group members often act out unresolved conflicts from early life experiences or traumatic events, within the safe ...
Hosted by Robert Goulard Counselling service
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, CACII
Verified Verified
Group meets in Windsor, ON N8Y
The main purpose of this process group is to provide a means through which relationships with significant others can be improved and enhanced. Group members often act out unresolved conflicts from early life experiences or traumatic events, within the safe ...
Grief Group Series
This therapeutic group centered on grief is intended to provide support, education and coping strategies for managing grief during the holidays. Learn how to: Honour and commemorate your loss Cope over the holiday season Connect with others with shared experiences. ...
Hosted by Suzie St Denis - Clarity Counselling Services
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BASoci, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Timmins, ON P0N
This therapeutic group centered on grief is intended to provide support, education and coping strategies for managing grief during the holidays. Learn how to: Honour and commemorate your loss Cope over the holiday season Connect with others with shared experiences. ...
Understanding Your Anger - Ongoing 3-week Program
ONLINE Anger Management Group : minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 8. Benefits of group therapy include : recognizing that you are not alone, learning from others who are experiencing similar challenges and emotions. Normalization of experiences can help ...
Hosted by Valerie Gosselin - Evolve Counselling & Coaching
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, CRPO, CCPA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Smiths Falls, ON K7A
ONLINE Anger Management Group : minimum of 4 participants and maximum of 8. Benefits of group therapy include : recognizing that you are not alone, learning from others who are experiencing similar challenges and emotions. Normalization of experiences can help ...
Ottawa Interpersonal Psychoanalytic Group Therapy
Since in our western culture therapeutic treatments are mostly represented in the form of individual psychotherapy, most therapists and patients overlook group therapy as a potential solution to the psychological suffering we, as humans, go through. Group therapy is as ...
Hosted by Francesco Campanile
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc, RP (Q)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Since in our western culture therapeutic treatments are mostly represented in the form of individual psychotherapy, most therapists and patients overlook group therapy as a potential solution to the psychological suffering we, as humans, go through. Group therapy is as ...
Supporting Your Voyage Through Life and DBT
13 Week DBT Skills Group (CLOSED - PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT FUTURE DATES). Feeling overwhelmed and looking for strategies to help with impulse control, managing fluctuating emotions, improving communication skills, and building healthy relationships. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a skills-based therapy ...
Hosted by Tracie Gignac
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, PMH-C
Verified Verified
Group meets in Tecumseh, ON N8N
13 Week DBT Skills Group (CLOSED - PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT FUTURE DATES). Feeling overwhelmed and looking for strategies to help with impulse control, managing fluctuating emotions, improving communication skills, and building healthy relationships. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is a skills-based therapy ...
8-Week Yoga & Skills Building (April 3rd 2024)
Next Group will be Spring 2024 (April 3rd)! An 8-week yoga & skills building group. Suitable for women and those impacted by misogyny who are survivors of Childhood Trauma, Adversity, & Interpersonal Violence. Facilitated by Crystal Tierney, MA, RP, CYT500. ...
Hosted by Crystal Tierney
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, CYT500
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2P
Next Group will be Spring 2024 (April 3rd)! An 8-week yoga & skills building group. Suitable for women and those impacted by misogyny who are survivors of Childhood Trauma, Adversity, & Interpersonal Violence. Facilitated by Crystal Tierney, MA, RP, CYT500. ...
Toronto Friday night 5:30-7:30 bi-weekly 18wks
January Start- Creativity, Connection and Calm. A place to join others learning to move deeper within themselves. Supporting self understand, and compassionate witnessing. Learn through community ways to nurture calm. Get in touch to set up initial interview. naomigtherapy@gmail.com Cost ...
Hosted by Naomi Gaskin
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
January Start- Creativity, Connection and Calm. A place to join others learning to move deeper within themselves. Supporting self understand, and compassionate witnessing. Learn through community ways to nurture calm. Get in touch to set up initial interview. naomigtherapy@gmail.com Cost ...
Anger Management
Do you lose control over your emotions and act in a way, which you regret later on? Do you promise yourself you will no longer lose control over a very stressful situation? Anger management classes will teach you skills that ...
Hosted by Shelley Rush
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L4Z
Do you lose control over your emotions and act in a way, which you regret later on? Do you promise yourself you will no longer lose control over a very stressful situation? Anger management classes will teach you skills that ...
Mindful Moment (Practicing Mindfulness)
This group is about practicing mindfulness as the art of being open, aware and awake of the present moment, to whatever arises. Meet to practice and learn to stop and to be present in the here and now; "no worries, ...
Hosted by Marina Riker-Kucic
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, HBSc, Psych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Etobicoke, ON M9C
This group is about practicing mindfulness as the art of being open, aware and awake of the present moment, to whatever arises. Meet to practice and learn to stop and to be present in the here and now; "no worries, ...
Stage 1: Online Domestic Violence Recovery Group
If you have left an abusive intimate partner relationship, group therapy can be a beneficial and healing experience for you. Connecting with other women with lived experience with IPV can be healing and transformative in a way that one to ...
Hosted by Julie Burnett
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Ottawa, ON K2G
If you have left an abusive intimate partner relationship, group therapy can be a beneficial and healing experience for you. Connecting with other women with lived experience with IPV can be healing and transformative in a way that one to ...
Loving & Living with Someone with a Mental Illness
A support and psycho education group for women.
Hosted by Philip Greer
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4N
A support and psycho education group for women.
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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.