A workshop designed for clinicians and professionals to support clients who are living with body image issues. Some topics that will be covered: What is poor body image and why clients have body image issues. How to communicate with clients around body image issues. Strategies and exercises to work through body image issues. Appropriate language to address people of different body sizes. Topics and strategies to find peace with clothing and shopping. Reflections on our own body image/biases from diet culture and how this impacts our work with clients. Question and answer period.
A workshop designed for clinicians and professionals to support clients who are living with body image issues. Some topics that will be covered: What is poor body image and why clients have body image issues. How to communicate with clients around body image issues. Strategies and exercises to work through body image issues. Appropriate language to address people of different body sizes. Topics and strategies to find peace with clothing and shopping. Reflections on our own body image/biases from diet culture and how this impacts our work with clients. Question and answer period.
Group process is used to help support diversity and implementing the Canada's National Standard of Psychological Health & Safety in the workplace and in schools.
Hosted by Adrienne (Sharma) Richardson
Registered Psychotherapist, (RP), PhD, MSEd, OCT, CSAT
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5A
Group process is used to help support diversity and implementing the Canada's National Standard of Psychological Health & Safety in the workplace and in schools.
Forest Hill Centre's Brave & Balanced: DBT Skills Group for Adolescent Girls is a structured (in person) 10-Week group program starting on Monday January 20, 2025 and focuses on empowering adolescent girls with essential DBT skills to navigate life's challenges. Participants will learn techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, fostering resilience and self-assurance. In a safe, supportive environment, they’ll build skills to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a balanced mindset.
Forest Hill Centre's Brave & Balanced: DBT Skills Group for Adolescent Girls is a structured (in person) 10-Week group program starting on Monday January 20, 2025 and focuses on empowering adolescent girls with essential DBT skills to navigate life's challenges. Participants will learn techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, fostering resilience and self-assurance. In a safe, supportive environment, they’ll build skills to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a balanced mindset.
Forest Hill Centre's Brave & Balanced: DBT Skills Group for Adolescent Girls is a structured (in person) 10-Week group program begins Monday January 20, 2025 and focuses on empowering adolescent girls with essential DBT skills to navigate life's challenges. Participants will learn techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, fostering resilience and self-assurance. In a safe, supportive environment, they’ll build skills to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a balanced mindset.
Forest Hill Centre's Brave & Balanced: DBT Skills Group for Adolescent Girls is a structured (in person) 10-Week group program begins Monday January 20, 2025 and focuses on empowering adolescent girls with essential DBT skills to navigate life's challenges. Participants will learn techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, fostering resilience and self-assurance. In a safe, supportive environment, they’ll build skills to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a balanced mindset.
This group therapy program is designed to support you in building a stronger sense of self-worth, emotional resilience, and inner empowerment. We will explore who you are beyond external expectations and societal pressure. By the end of this experience, you will identify personal strengths, values, and inner resources; challenge negative self-talk; cultivate emotional awareness and language to express yourselves; build boundaries; understand the difference between self-worth and external validation; and explore identity & the power of being yourself. Some activities may include journaling, art therapy, mindfulness practices, role-play, and guided group discussions.
Hosted by Anupreet Minhas
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), CYW, BA, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
This group therapy program is designed to support you in building a stronger sense of self-worth, emotional resilience, and inner empowerment. We will explore who you are beyond external expectations and societal pressure. By the end of this experience, you will identify personal strengths, values, and inner resources; challenge negative self-talk; cultivate emotional awareness and language to express yourselves; build boundaries; understand the difference between self-worth and external validation; and explore identity & the power of being yourself. Some activities may include journaling, art therapy, mindfulness practices, role-play, and guided group discussions.
CBT-group program for Anxiety and Mood Disorder is held once a week for eight weeks. We have a one-time parent meeting at the end of our group program to give feedback and conceptualize a further plan.
CBT-group program for Anxiety and Mood Disorder is held once a week for eight weeks. We have a one-time parent meeting at the end of our group program to give feedback and conceptualize a further plan.
12-Week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adolescents (14-17) Our 12-week virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is designed to help individuals develop essential coping skills for managing emotions, improving interpersonal relationships, and fostering greater emotional resilience. DBT is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. It is especially effective for those struggling with intense emotional reactions, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulties in relationships. This DBT group offers a valuable opportunity to build lasting change by learning skills that promote emotional stability and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
12-Week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group for Adolescents (14-17) Our 12-week virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) group is designed to help individuals develop essential coping skills for managing emotions, improving interpersonal relationships, and fostering greater emotional resilience. DBT is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach that combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. It is especially effective for those struggling with intense emotional reactions, self-destructive behaviors, and difficulties in relationships. This DBT group offers a valuable opportunity to build lasting change by learning skills that promote emotional stability and healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
This group involves adolescences and a support person (often someone in the caregiving role). It is 24 weeks long and goes through the comprehensive DBT skills. This is not group therapy! It's more of a class structure with the DBT therapist teaching the group how to use a skill and this being assigned for practice over the week. The goal is to help you with new strategies and behaviours to tolerate distress, regulate painful and intense emotions, increase awareness of thoughts and emotions, and to maintain and improve relationships.
This group involves adolescences and a support person (often someone in the caregiving role). It is 24 weeks long and goes through the comprehensive DBT skills. This is not group therapy! It's more of a class structure with the DBT therapist teaching the group how to use a skill and this being assigned for practice over the week. The goal is to help you with new strategies and behaviours to tolerate distress, regulate painful and intense emotions, increase awareness of thoughts and emotions, and to maintain and improve relationships.
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to teach adolescents (ages 14-17) and parents/guardians effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills to manage emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Our program involves educating adolescents and caregivers on coping skills to assist the adolescent in using their skills and promote best outcomes in their therapy. To register contact us or visit www.dbtvirtual.com/dbt-skills-group. Sliding scale rates available upon request for those in financial need.
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4S
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to teach adolescents (ages 14-17) and parents/guardians effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills to manage emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Our program involves educating adolescents and caregivers on coping skills to assist the adolescent in using their skills and promote best outcomes in their therapy. To register contact us or visit www.dbtvirtual.com/dbt-skills-group. Sliding scale rates available upon request for those in financial need.
Help your child build confidence and connection! Our Social Skills Group is designed for children on the spectrum to develop communication, friendship, and problem-solving skills in a supportive, fun environment. Guided by experienced professionals, kids learn and grow together, making meaningful strides toward social success. Let’s help your child thrive!
Hosted by On the Spectrum
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Psych, BCBA, Multi
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4N
Help your child build confidence and connection! Our Social Skills Group is designed for children on the spectrum to develop communication, friendship, and problem-solving skills in a supportive, fun environment. Guided by experienced professionals, kids learn and grow together, making meaningful strides toward social success. Let’s help your child thrive!
This 12-week group program is designed to teach adolescents (ages 14-18) and their parent/guardian effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The program involves educating adolescents' caregivers on effective coping skills so that they may assist the adolescent in using their skills and promote best outcomes in their therapy. To register or for more details please contact me.
This 12-week group program is designed to teach adolescents (ages 14-18) and their parent/guardian effective, practical coping strategies to regulate intense emotions and replace unhealthy, problematic behaviours. You will learn DBT skills aimed at managing emotional and interpersonal difficulties, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. The program involves educating adolescents' caregivers on effective coping skills so that they may assist the adolescent in using their skills and promote best outcomes in their therapy. To register or for more details please contact me.
A flexible, come-as-you-are group for neurodivergent and neuro-questioning youth (grades 7–12) to connect this summer. Share interests, talk, stim, or just listen in — no pressure to be any certain way. ? Wednesdays, June 11 – July 30 | ? 3:30–5:00 PM ET ? 8 sessions offered, register for as many as you like ?
Hosted by Scattergram Counselling & Consulting Wendy McGuire
Registered Social Worker, MSW, PhD
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
A flexible, come-as-you-are group for neurodivergent and neuro-questioning youth (grades 7–12) to connect this summer. Share interests, talk, stim, or just listen in — no pressure to be any certain way. ? Wednesdays, June 11 – July 30 | ? 3:30–5:00 PM ET ? 8 sessions offered, register for as many as you like ?
High school Social-Emotional Classes Our high-schoolers are given the tools to navigate adolescence with effective communication skills, coping and tolerance, decision-making skills and additional social-emotional tools that help them make good choices, avoid pitfalls, such as peer pressure, substance abuse, and prepare for the journey of adulthood.
Hosted by Positive Kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, PsyD(c, RP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6B
High school Social-Emotional Classes Our high-schoolers are given the tools to navigate adolescence with effective communication skills, coping and tolerance, decision-making skills and additional social-emotional tools that help them make good choices, avoid pitfalls, such as peer pressure, substance abuse, and prepare for the journey of adulthood.
In our DBT skills group for adolescents, we teach the following skills: Distress Tolerance (surviving crisis situations without making them worse), Emotion Regulation (improving management of emotions over the long-term), Interpersonal Effectiveness (achieving your goals in relationships), Mindfulness (improving control over your attention and activity of your mind), and Walking the Middle Path (navigating difficulties that come up in adolescents and their families). Each adolescent attends the group with a parent/caregiver, ensuring that their family environment also learns how to support the adolescent in skills use.
In our DBT skills group for adolescents, we teach the following skills: Distress Tolerance (surviving crisis situations without making them worse), Emotion Regulation (improving management of emotions over the long-term), Interpersonal Effectiveness (achieving your goals in relationships), Mindfulness (improving control over your attention and activity of your mind), and Walking the Middle Path (navigating difficulties that come up in adolescents and their families). Each adolescent attends the group with a parent/caregiver, ensuring that their family environment also learns how to support the adolescent in skills use.
Join us for 6 Saturday Sessions where we will explore our strengths and sensitivities, learn to work with our emotions and manage relationships to improve emotional well-being. Topics/Activities include: Art therapy; Self-care tool box; Finding your people; Establishing personal boundaries, self-discovery and emotional growth; Connecting with animals and nature (with a visit from our Therapy Dog,Cashew). This group is for Children 9-13 who are highly sensitive,struggle with anxiety or emotion regulation, and areopen to meeting like minded peers in a very supportivesetting.
Join us for 6 Saturday Sessions where we will explore our strengths and sensitivities, learn to work with our emotions and manage relationships to improve emotional well-being. Topics/Activities include: Art therapy; Self-care tool box; Finding your people; Establishing personal boundaries, self-discovery and emotional growth; Connecting with animals and nature (with a visit from our Therapy Dog,Cashew). This group is for Children 9-13 who are highly sensitive,struggle with anxiety or emotion regulation, and areopen to meeting like minded peers in a very supportivesetting.
Hosted by Victoria Moskovskaya
Registered Psychotherapist, MBA, MPsy, RP, Coach, CH
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4Y
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Hosted by Autism Center for kids Inc
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6K
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This group is for teens (ages 13-17) who experience trouble managing their emotions, thoughts & behaviours. As well as those that struggle with any or all of the following: impulsive/disruptive behaviours, frequent mood swings, self-harm/injurious behaviours, depression & anxiety, family & peer conflict, anger outbursts, & poor coping skills. DBT skills training is facilitated by an RSW in a format that is supportive and engaging. The primary goal is to introduce effective and practical skills which are meant to replace other unhealthy behaviours. 8 weeks of teen sessions + 1 week of parent session. Beginning Tuesday Feb 4 - April 1, 2025.
Hosted by Peachey Counselling & Family Support
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, AccFM
Group meets in Oakville, ON L6L
This group is for teens (ages 13-17) who experience trouble managing their emotions, thoughts & behaviours. As well as those that struggle with any or all of the following: impulsive/disruptive behaviours, frequent mood swings, self-harm/injurious behaviours, depression & anxiety, family & peer conflict, anger outbursts, & poor coping skills. DBT skills training is facilitated by an RSW in a format that is supportive and engaging. The primary goal is to introduce effective and practical skills which are meant to replace other unhealthy behaviours. 8 weeks of teen sessions + 1 week of parent session. Beginning Tuesday Feb 4 - April 1, 2025.
In person group. Over an eight week period, two Registered Psychotherapists will work with participants to uncover and manage issues and contributing factors related to loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety. Focused topics include identity, sexuality, worldview, family, social connections and self empowerment.
In person group. Over an eight week period, two Registered Psychotherapists will work with participants to uncover and manage issues and contributing factors related to loneliness, isolation, depression and anxiety. Focused topics include identity, sexuality, worldview, family, social connections and self empowerment.
Our Virtual DBT Program is a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment designed to help teenagers and young adults develop essential skills for managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and coping with life's challenges. What sets our program apart is its accessibility and flexibility. Our program offers various time slots to suit different time zones and availability. Insurance Reimbursement: For participants with insurance coverage, we provide detailed receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement from Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker coverage.
Hosted by LiveWise Associates-In Person Sessions!
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Pickering, ON L1V
Our Virtual DBT Program is a comprehensive and evidence-based treatment designed to help teenagers and young adults develop essential skills for managing emotions, building healthy relationships, and coping with life's challenges. What sets our program apart is its accessibility and flexibility. Our program offers various time slots to suit different time zones and availability. Insurance Reimbursement: For participants with insurance coverage, we provide detailed receipts that can be submitted for reimbursement from Registered Psychotherapist/Registered Social Worker coverage.
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Teen Support Groups
Therapy support groups for teens in Toronto provide support during the transitional period where teens can bring up issues of independence and self-identity in a supportive environment.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.
Group therapy brings adolescents together who struggle with similar issues. It creates a safe space for teens to connect and support one another, while learning beneficial skills from an experienced therapist who serves as the group leader. Group therapy is an option that teens should consider as a powerful therapy alternative.