Becoming a dad is life-changing—and challenging. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our 6-week virtual therapy group designed for dads navigating the ups and downs of fatherhood. Gain practical tools to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and balance responsibilities, all while connecting with other dads who truly understand. Led by an experienced therapist, this group provides a supportive space to share experiences, build confidence, and grow into the dad you want to be. Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned parent, this group is for you. Sign up today!
Hosted by Michael Goddard
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5H
Becoming a dad is life-changing—and challenging. You don’t have to do it alone. Join our 6-week virtual therapy group designed for dads navigating the ups and downs of fatherhood. Gain practical tools to manage stress, strengthen relationships, and balance responsibilities, all while connecting with other dads who truly understand. Led by an experienced therapist, this group provides a supportive space to share experiences, build confidence, and grow into the dad you want to be. Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned parent, this group is for you. Sign up today!
**Starting Oct 28 2019** An 8 week support group for parents of school-aged children. We will provide a safe space to explore our own responses to parenting challenges, gain skills and build connection and resilience. Topics will include: brain basics, emotion-regulation, guiding behaviours, mindfulness, self-compassion, acceptance and change. The group takes place on Monday evenings, 7-8:30pm, Oct 28-Dec 16, at The Healing Collective, 2005 Danforth Ave. Cost is $200/per person. Facilitated by Yzobela Hyett RP (Qualifying) and Suzanne Siskind RP (Qualifying). Clients can register by emailing info@parentingwithconnection.com.
Hosted by Yzobela (Isabella) Hyett Perinatal Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, PMH-C
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4C
**Starting Oct 28 2019** An 8 week support group for parents of school-aged children. We will provide a safe space to explore our own responses to parenting challenges, gain skills and build connection and resilience. Topics will include: brain basics, emotion-regulation, guiding behaviours, mindfulness, self-compassion, acceptance and change. The group takes place on Monday evenings, 7-8:30pm, Oct 28-Dec 16, at The Healing Collective, 2005 Danforth Ave. Cost is $200/per person. Facilitated by Yzobela Hyett RP (Qualifying) and Suzanne Siskind RP (Qualifying). Clients can register by emailing info@parentingwithconnection.com.
So many parents are questioning their abilities or struggling to meet their children’s needs. The ATTUNED VILLAGE is a safe space where parents come together to ask their questions, receive support, make connections with like-minded parents, increase their knowledge and competency as parents and come to realize the rewards of building healthy relationships in their families. Join Julia Swaigen MSW, RSW and a lovely group of parent peers. You will also have access to a digital course, Getting Through To Your Kids: How to influence your kids values, choices and behaviour through relationship.
So many parents are questioning their abilities or struggling to meet their children’s needs. The ATTUNED VILLAGE is a safe space where parents come together to ask their questions, receive support, make connections with like-minded parents, increase their knowledge and competency as parents and come to realize the rewards of building healthy relationships in their families. Join Julia Swaigen MSW, RSW and a lovely group of parent peers. You will also have access to a digital course, Getting Through To Your Kids: How to influence your kids values, choices and behaviour through relationship.
EFFT & EFST workshop to give parents skills to feel confident managing big feelings and behaviours -Navigate your child's big feelings -Set limits, problem solve behaviours -Strengthen family relationships -Navigate your own emotions that often come up and get in the way of supporting your child -Trust your own intuition and feel more confident in your parenting -Great for supporting any diagnosis or no diagnosis
EFFT & EFST workshop to give parents skills to feel confident managing big feelings and behaviours -Navigate your child's big feelings -Set limits, problem solve behaviours -Strengthen family relationships -Navigate your own emotions that often come up and get in the way of supporting your child -Trust your own intuition and feel more confident in your parenting -Great for supporting any diagnosis or no diagnosis
Group support for parents caring for a child with behavioral or mental health challenges.
Group support for parents caring for a child with behavioral or mental health challenges.
This free Zoom group is a safe and supportive space to come together during these difficult times. Share and care for one another while learning some mindfulness and coping skills.
Hosted by Amy Jacobs
Registered Psychotherapist, BsC, MACP, PMH-C, C-DBT
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
This free Zoom group is a safe and supportive space to come together during these difficult times. Share and care for one another while learning some mindfulness and coping skills.
Parenting comes with many challenges and when your family is created through adoption, there are unique challenges that are faced by yourself, your children and your extended family. Through the guidance of a registered psychotherapist with lived experience, you will develop skills and knowledge to help overcome difficulties that have occurred throughout your journey. By coming together with parents who can understand and empathize with these unique experiences, you will gain key insights and a deeper understanding of the impact your journey has had and continues to have on you, your relationships, and your parenting. Please reach out if interested.
Hosted by Lindsey Salloway
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), BComm, MACP
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
Parenting comes with many challenges and when your family is created through adoption, there are unique challenges that are faced by yourself, your children and your extended family. Through the guidance of a registered psychotherapist with lived experience, you will develop skills and knowledge to help overcome difficulties that have occurred throughout your journey. By coming together with parents who can understand and empathize with these unique experiences, you will gain key insights and a deeper understanding of the impact your journey has had and continues to have on you, your relationships, and your parenting. Please reach out if interested.
Triple P is an evidence based positive parenting program with over 30 years of research to support it's efficacy. It helps parents develop a "tool box" of skills and strategies that have been shown to be effective and are build around the principles of healthy child development. It has been shown to be effective to help parents of children with various challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD and CD.
Hosted by Leaside Child Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4G
Triple P is an evidence based positive parenting program with over 30 years of research to support it's efficacy. It helps parents develop a "tool box" of skills and strategies that have been shown to be effective and are build around the principles of healthy child development. It has been shown to be effective to help parents of children with various challenges including anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD and CD.
*TBD, please waitlist yourself for registration.* The Family and Friends Group is a 13-week group designed for those who have relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or are otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education, skills training and network building, you will learn how to navigate your relationships and support your own and your loved one's well-being.
Hosted by Dr. Shari Geller - Centre for MindBody Health
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
*TBD, please waitlist yourself for registration.* The Family and Friends Group is a 13-week group designed for those who have relationships with individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) or are otherwise challenged with emotional dysregulation. Through education, skills training and network building, you will learn how to navigate your relationships and support your own and your loved one's well-being.
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This is an eight week psycho-educational program consisting of once-weekly, two-hour sessions. The group is suitable for those co-parents with minimal to moderate conflict in their relationship. The course can be taken by one or both parents. Upon completion of the program, you will get a court approved certificate of attendance.
This is an eight week psycho-educational program consisting of once-weekly, two-hour sessions. The group is suitable for those co-parents with minimal to moderate conflict in their relationship. The course can be taken by one or both parents. Upon completion of the program, you will get a court approved certificate of attendance.
Motherhood isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, and that’s okay. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected, you’re not alone. I understand the challenges of motherhood, especially for those with childhood trauma or attachment struggles. This virtual space supports moms who love their kids but don’t always love the role. Through trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and holistic practices, you'll rediscover balance, joy, and confidence. You don’t have to do it all or be perfect—progress, not perfection, is the goal. Let’s embrace the chaos and help you find yourself again.
I support in areas including trauma, emotional neglect, parenting, neurodivergence, and life transitions.
Motherhood isn’t always rainbows and sunshine, and that’s okay. If you feel overwhelmed or disconnected, you’re not alone. I understand the challenges of motherhood, especially for those with childhood trauma or attachment struggles. This virtual space supports moms who love their kids but don’t always love the role. Through trauma-informed care, somatic awareness, and holistic practices, you'll rediscover balance, joy, and confidence. You don’t have to do it all or be perfect—progress, not perfection, is the goal. Let’s embrace the chaos and help you find yourself again.
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
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
Group therapy offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to help process and normalize the postpartum experience. It offers connection with others and the reassurance that you are not alone as you adjust to life as a new mom. This is a cost effective alternative or supplement to individual therapy. The weekly virtual group is a 4-week program for expecting moms and parents.
Hosted by Kristen Drozda Pace Counselling Pregnancy Postpartum Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP, CCC, PMH-C, CYC
Group meets in Mississauga, ON L5N
Being a new parent faces so many issues; anxiety, depression, relationship changes, and adjusting to the changes in your life.
Group therapy offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space to help process and normalize the postpartum experience. It offers connection with others and the reassurance that you are not alone as you adjust to life as a new mom. This is a cost effective alternative or supplement to individual therapy. The weekly virtual group is a 4-week program for expecting moms and parents.
8-week group (2hrs, 1x/week) for individuals actively parenting infant under 24 months of age, and want to develop strong & healthy parent-child relationship, which promotes infant attachment security, social emotional development and well-being. Parents learn about: Attachment (What is it, why so important, how can I foster secure attachment?), Personality (What's my baby's temperament & how fits with my own?), Communicating (What to do with my baby during daily routines?), Watching (What's my baby trying to tell me?), Following Child's Lead in Play (How to watch, wait & listen, & why important), Connecting & Responding (How can I approach my distressed child?)
Depending on concerns & developmental level of child, therapy can occur individually with child, parent, &/or involve parent-child/family therapy sessions, all which include creative, activity-based interventions to engage children in therapy process.
8-week group (2hrs, 1x/week) for individuals actively parenting infant under 24 months of age, and want to develop strong & healthy parent-child relationship, which promotes infant attachment security, social emotional development and well-being. Parents learn about: Attachment (What is it, why so important, how can I foster secure attachment?), Personality (What's my baby's temperament & how fits with my own?), Communicating (What to do with my baby during daily routines?), Watching (What's my baby trying to tell me?), Following Child's Lead in Play (How to watch, wait & listen, & why important), Connecting & Responding (How can I approach my distressed child?)
This 9-session weekly group is designed to help parents find new ways to integrate faith into every day parenting moments, plus create an environment where they can shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to one another’s day-to-day parenting journey. This group will help families strengthen and transform their relationships, specifically how to establish Christian values in their home by focusing on four crucial elements in their children's lives: Identity, Character, Relationships, and Mission. The goal is to give your children a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.
This 9-session weekly group is designed to help parents find new ways to integrate faith into every day parenting moments, plus create an environment where they can shoulder burdens together, celebrate breakthroughs, and relate to one another’s day-to-day parenting journey. This group will help families strengthen and transform their relationships, specifically how to establish Christian values in their home by focusing on four crucial elements in their children's lives: Identity, Character, Relationships, and Mission. The goal is to give your children a foundation they can build upon for the rest of their lives.
A parenting model based on 30 years of research . Specifically for Parents who wish to increase positive attachment their children . Circle of Security is a reflective group parenting model that will increase your child's ability to feel safe , secure , and therefore navigate the tough roads ahead . This parenting model is also helpful for newly forming families , be it through adoption , kinship care , foster care or newly blended families .
Hosted by Child and Family Pathways
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, RP
Group meets in Burlington, ON L7M
A parenting model based on 30 years of research . Specifically for Parents who wish to increase positive attachment their children . Circle of Security is a reflective group parenting model that will increase your child's ability to feel safe , secure , and therefore navigate the tough roads ahead . This parenting model is also helpful for newly forming families , be it through adoption , kinship care , foster care or newly blended families .
We believe the best gift you can give your children is being a healthy and happy parent because studies suggest that parents who are happy and healthy will raise healthy and happy children. If you want to see your children flourish, it’s important that you take care of yourself. Why? Because children learn more from what is caught than what is taught, they model You. you will be learning in this parenting program, wherein you will learn evidence-based strategies to facilitate your child’s growth and help you balance on your parenting journey.
T therapy, Islamic psychology & Positive Parenting, etc
We believe the best gift you can give your children is being a healthy and happy parent because studies suggest that parents who are happy and healthy will raise healthy and happy children. If you want to see your children flourish, it’s important that you take care of yourself. Why? Because children learn more from what is caught than what is taught, they model You. you will be learning in this parenting program, wherein you will learn evidence-based strategies to facilitate your child’s growth and help you balance on your parenting journey.
This group aims to support parents with different parenting strategies or sharpen and polish their existing strategies. We hope to help parents build stronger relationships with their children.
Hosted by Afsaneh Zafarani
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Group meets in Richmond Hill, ON L4C
This group aims to support parents with different parenting strategies or sharpen and polish their existing strategies. We hope to help parents build stronger relationships with their children.
Does your child tend to experience very intense emotions? Do they have difficulty calming down when really upset? Does it seem like they go from 0-100 quickly, without any warning? Are they highly sensitive and easily triggered? If so, then this 2-hour workshop is for you. Among other things, parents/caregivers will learn: Understanding Emotion Regulation; What parents can specifically do to support their child's development of emotion regulation skills; What is Co-Regulation exactly & why important?; Are you co-regulating or co-escalating?; Partnering with teacher for help at school; Resources and availability of additional support.
Depending on concerns & developmental level of child, therapy can occur individually with child, parent, &/or involve parent-child/family therapy sessions, all which include creative, activity-based interventions to engage children in therapy process.
Does your child tend to experience very intense emotions? Do they have difficulty calming down when really upset? Does it seem like they go from 0-100 quickly, without any warning? Are they highly sensitive and easily triggered? If so, then this 2-hour workshop is for you. Among other things, parents/caregivers will learn: Understanding Emotion Regulation; What parents can specifically do to support their child's development of emotion regulation skills; What is Co-Regulation exactly & why important?; Are you co-regulating or co-escalating?; Partnering with teacher for help at school; Resources and availability of additional support.
Focuses on EMPOWERING and helping parents to UNDERSTAND THE GOAL of the behaviour/s being displayed.LEARN STRATEGIES to eliminate the behaviour/s and HELP the child to replace negetive behaviour/s with POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR/S. Children need to be empowered within their place as children. When both parents and children are appropriately empowered then there is harmony.A parent who feels helpless/powerless due to their child's negative behaviour has a child who has power that does not belong to them. " PARENTING THE STRONG WILLED CHILD" is a group that will help both parents and child achieve harmony.
Hosted by Little Black Rose Family Services
Registered Psychotherapist
Group meets in Brampton, ON L6X
Focuses on EMPOWERING and helping parents to UNDERSTAND THE GOAL of the behaviour/s being displayed.LEARN STRATEGIES to eliminate the behaviour/s and HELP the child to replace negetive behaviour/s with POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE BEHAVIOUR/S. Children need to be empowered within their place as children. When both parents and children are appropriately empowered then there is harmony.A parent who feels helpless/powerless due to their child's negative behaviour has a child who has power that does not belong to them. " PARENTING THE STRONG WILLED CHILD" is a group that will help both parents and child achieve harmony.
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What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.