Support Groups in Toronto, ON
Let Him Go: A Therapy Group for the Frozen Hearted
**THIS GROUP WILL TAKE PLACE IN MAY 2024**
Breaking up is hard to do! But with some support, you can turn the messiness into meaning. A breakup can be a challenging transition to navigate, often leading to feelings of ...
Hosted by Dan Pasqua
Registered Psychotherapist, MA (Q)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4Y
**THIS GROUP WILL TAKE PLACE IN MAY 2024**
Breaking up is hard to do! But with some support, you can turn the messiness into meaning. A breakup can be a challenging transition to navigate, often leading to feelings of ...
ADHD Group - Weekly Planning & Accountability
Learn effective strategies to plan your day, week, month, quarter, year and more. This online group not only discusses planning--we spend time DOING this during the group. During this two hour group, you get accountability from the coaching as well ...
Hosted by Jennifer Hogan - Adhd Coach
BA, MScOT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
Learn effective strategies to plan your day, week, month, quarter, year and more. This online group not only discusses planning--we spend time DOING this during the group. During this two hour group, you get accountability from the coaching as well ...
MCD counselling services
Hosted by Ashley Pengelley
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), SSW, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3C
Partner Trauma Group
Do you feel like you carry too much? Everyday feels the same? We are thrilled to offer an 8 week group program beginning in April, aimed at women who have either been betrayed, experiencing isolation from peers or need help ...
Hosted by Peter Stathakos & Associates Inc
Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
Do you feel like you carry too much? Everyday feels the same? We are thrilled to offer an 8 week group program beginning in April, aimed at women who have either been betrayed, experiencing isolation from peers or need help ...
Anxiety Treatment Specialists
Learn Practical techniques to help your patients/clients overcome panic attacks, anxiety and stress.
Hosted by TheAnxiety.Clinic
Registered Psychotherapist, BFA, BA, (Hons), MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
Learn Practical techniques to help your patients/clients overcome panic attacks, anxiety and stress.
Group Clinical Supervision (online)
Are you looking to build your clinical skills in a group setting? Group supervision runs quarterly 1-2 times per month depending on the needs of the participants.
Hosted by Rebecca Woodall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4G
Are you looking to build your clinical skills in a group setting? Group supervision runs quarterly 1-2 times per month depending on the needs of the participants.
Black Lotus Mental Wellness
Black Lotus Mental Wellness offers Therapy sessions, Private and Group Yoga as well as mental wellness community workshops.
Hosted by Deshawna Dookie
Registered Social Worker, RSW, RYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5N
Black Lotus Mental Wellness offers Therapy sessions, Private and Group Yoga as well as mental wellness community workshops.
Porn Addiction Support Group - Spring Series
Join our transformative 9-week online porn addiction support group—an empathetic, confidential haven for recovery. Break free from isolation as you embark on a shame-free journey. Accountability is needed, but hard to come by when we want to quit porn since ...
Hosted by Dana Kaake
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6B
Join our transformative 9-week online porn addiction support group—an empathetic, confidential haven for recovery. Break free from isolation as you embark on a shame-free journey. Accountability is needed, but hard to come by when we want to quit porn since ...
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Women
In this group we learn about automatic negative thoughts, how to restructure our thinking and how to be more aware of when our mind has sabotaged our reality. It is a warm inviting group that will provide you support, that ...
Hosted by Dynamic Health Collaborative Holistic Mental Health Clinic
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M3H
In this group we learn about automatic negative thoughts, how to restructure our thinking and how to be more aware of when our mind has sabotaged our reality. It is a warm inviting group that will provide you support, that ...
Dr Malak Psychology Group
Hosted by Dr Malak Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
8-Week Healthy Masculinity & Sexuailty Online Men
A men’s group is a very powerful tool to reduce shame in a man’s life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men in a safe setting ...
Hosted by Eric Pierni
Registered Psychotherapist, EMDR, CSAT, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
A men’s group is a very powerful tool to reduce shame in a man’s life and to help a man come out of hiding. It is a deeply powerful experience to share vulnerability with other men in a safe setting ...
CBT for Obesity
This weight management group uses mindfulness and CBT techniques
Hosted by Farooq Naeem
Psychiatrist, MD, MRCPsyc, MSc , PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
This weight management group uses mindfulness and CBT techniques
Zoom Support Group for Jewish Parents
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, MA
Verified Verified
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.
Caregivers Connecting Through Creativity Group
Are you a caregiver experiencing stress & exhaustion seeking inspiration, creativity & connection? We meet as a cohort online four times a year to explore & share wisdom. Seasonal Themes include: Fall - Gratitude: Giving thanks for our capability to ...
Hosted by Amy Lister Psychotherapy
RP(Q), DTATI, PCC, OCT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4G
Are you a caregiver experiencing stress & exhaustion seeking inspiration, creativity & connection? We meet as a cohort online four times a year to explore & share wisdom. Seasonal Themes include: Fall - Gratitude: Giving thanks for our capability to ...
Substance Use & Self
Substance Use & Self: Exploring Your Relationship with Substances is a group is for women (trans or cis) and nonbinary folks ages 19-30 who are interested in exploring and changing their relationship with substance use (i.e., cannabis, alcohol, cocaine, prescription ...
Hosted by Dr. Natalie Kalb
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
Substance Use & Self: Exploring Your Relationship with Substances is a group is for women (trans or cis) and nonbinary folks ages 19-30 who are interested in exploring and changing their relationship with substance use (i.e., cannabis, alcohol, cocaine, prescription ...
Perinatal Mental Health Support (Virtual)
If you are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, conceiving, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, or are having difficulties adjusting to new motherhood, Perinatal Mental Health Support o offers a safe space to connect with other women experiencing these issues. Together, the ...
Hosted by Elena Serra
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MA, RP-Q, CCTS-I
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5V
If you are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, conceiving, pregnancy, pregnancy loss, or are having difficulties adjusting to new motherhood, Perinatal Mental Health Support o offers a safe space to connect with other women experiencing these issues. Together, the ...
Toronto Borderliners With Love
This group is a safe space for those who struggle with Borderline Personality traits. We offer many varied dropins from learning DBT, social events, mental health community events, art nights and movie nights.
Hosted by Dialectical Living
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4J
This group is a safe space for those who struggle with Borderline Personality traits. We offer many varied dropins from learning DBT, social events, mental health community events, art nights and movie nights.
Imposter Syndrome and the Social Worker
Do you feel unsure of yourself as a social worker? Does imposter syndrome interfere in your work with clients? If so, you're not alone - we feel it too. Learn to understand and accept your imposter syndrome and work towards ...
Hosted by Ashley Carr
Registered Social Worker, BA, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5G
Do you feel unsure of yourself as a social worker? Does imposter syndrome interfere in your work with clients? If so, you're not alone - we feel it too. Learn to understand and accept your imposter syndrome and work towards ...
Mindfulness Psychotherapy Group
Forming a new group please contact me if interested. A process oriented interpersonal group where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others, gain insight and practice new skills in a warm and supportive environment. Includes guided meditation.
Hosted by Katrin Mizrahi
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, LMFT, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4V
Forming a new group please contact me if interested. A process oriented interpersonal group where you can connect more deeply with yourself and others, gain insight and practice new skills in a warm and supportive environment. Includes guided meditation.
Clown Medicine: play remedies for our hearts
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" Brene Brown. A Gestalt *- inspired opportunity to experience how the clown medicine can help us to embrace our fears, play them, and let them guide us on our way ...
Hosted by Mario Jose Lourenco
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, CGT, CAPT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5A
"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen" Brene Brown. A Gestalt *- inspired opportunity to experience how the clown medicine can help us to embrace our fears, play them, and let them guide us on our way ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Toronto?
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.