Support Groups in Toronto, ON
PMDD and Severe PMS - Drop in Group Support
FEELING HOPELESS AND OUT OF CONTROL DURING YOUR CYCLE? You are not alone. We are pleased to launch Group Therapy and DBT-focused Psychoeducation for Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Pre-menstrual exacerbation and severe PMS. This group focuses on both peer support and ...
Hosted by Nadine Evans, Impart Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M2R
FEELING HOPELESS AND OUT OF CONTROL DURING YOUR CYCLE? You are not alone. We are pleased to launch Group Therapy and DBT-focused Psychoeducation for Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Pre-menstrual exacerbation and severe PMS. This group focuses on both peer support and ...
Pet Bereavement and Loss Support Group
The loss of a beloved pet can be difficult, and the free Pet Bereavement and Loss Support Group is a safe and supportive place to come to process your loss. This group is held on the last Tuesday of every ...
Hosted by Katherine Hall
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
The loss of a beloved pet can be difficult, and the free Pet Bereavement and Loss Support Group is a safe and supportive place to come to process your loss. This group is held on the last Tuesday of every ...
Healing Circle - On line once a month, free.
This is a safe, inclusive and supportive space to share your story of Healing and Transformation. We are international, artistic, and embodied. We are seeking community healing and recovery. We meet once a month ON LINE and support each other's ...
Hosted by Florence MacGregor
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MFA, MPS
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M8V
This is a safe, inclusive and supportive space to share your story of Healing and Transformation. We are international, artistic, and embodied. We are seeking community healing and recovery. We meet once a month ON LINE and support each other's ...
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.
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.
Dr Malak Psychology Group
Hosted by Dr Malak Psychology Group
Psychologist, PhD, CPsych
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
Origins: a Body Mind Therapy Retreat
Join us on a retreat to the island of Ikaria, Greece August 26-September 2, 2017 and explore the somatic origins of who you are today. Combining gestalt group therapy, yoga and mindfulness meditation practices, Origins will take you on a ...
Hosted by Simone Moir
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4K
Join us on a retreat to the island of Ikaria, Greece August 26-September 2, 2017 and explore the somatic origins of who you are today. Combining gestalt group therapy, yoga and mindfulness meditation practices, Origins will take you on a ...
Facing Your Fears
Facing Your Fears is a CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) based manualized program for children to help them identify when they are feeling frightened, what thoughts they are having and how these thoughts impact on their anxiety, as well as learning ...
Hosted by Leaside Child Therapy Centre
Registered Social Worker, BSc, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4G
Facing Your Fears is a CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) based manualized program for children to help them identify when they are feeling frightened, what thoughts they are having and how these thoughts impact on their anxiety, as well as learning ...
Get Sht Done
This group is for individuals dealing with chronic executive dysfunction and the shame around this. We will be looking at these struggles through a compassionate lens and working collaboratively to develop strategies to do more of the things we want. ...
Hosted by Naomi Reesor
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, MEd
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
This group is for individuals dealing with chronic executive dysfunction and the shame around this. We will be looking at these struggles through a compassionate lens and working collaboratively to develop strategies to do more of the things we want. ...
4-Week Toddler Support Group - Online
Meet and connect virtually with other toddler parents in a safe, supportive environment. Each week you will gain new parenting strategies to help strengthen and develop your connection with your toddler. Your therapist will teach you how to trouble shoot ...
Hosted by Alli Therapy - Lauren Rooyakkers
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5B
Meet and connect virtually with other toddler parents in a safe, supportive environment. Each week you will gain new parenting strategies to help strengthen and develop your connection with your toddler. Your therapist will teach you how to trouble shoot ...
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.
Emotional Regulation (DBT)
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with extreme emotional sensitivity. Individuals with emotional regulation difficulties go through cycles that begin with triggering events which then produce negative thoughts and emotions. These thoughts and emotions often prompt destructive behaviours which ...
Hosted by Mor and Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5S
This group is appropriate for individuals struggling with extreme emotional sensitivity. Individuals with emotional regulation difficulties go through cycles that begin with triggering events which then produce negative thoughts and emotions. These thoughts and emotions often prompt destructive behaviours which ...
Mind-Body Fertility Support Group
A 6 week Mind-Body Fertility Group for women who are struggling with infertility. This group is online. For more information, please check out our website at www.healinginfertility.ca
Hosted by Amira Posner
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5G
A 6 week Mind-Body Fertility Group for women who are struggling with infertility. This group is online. For more information, please check out our website at www.healinginfertility.ca
Late Loss Bereavement Support Group
This group is for intended parents who have experienced a late pregnancy loss at 20 weeks GA or later. By referral only. Please call Melissa to discuss additional details.
Hosted by Melissa Goldband
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6C
This group is for intended parents who have experienced a late pregnancy loss at 20 weeks GA or later. By referral only. Please call Melissa to discuss additional details.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Adult Interpersonal Group Therapy (Online Ongoing)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS TO START IN SEPTEMBER. This online group is for individuals who want to understand and improve the quality of the relationships in their lives. We will use our interactions with each other to explore interpersonal patterns ...
Hosted by Pathways To Connections
Registered Psychotherapist, BEd, PsychDp, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW MEMBERS TO START IN SEPTEMBER. This online group is for individuals who want to understand and improve the quality of the relationships in their lives. We will use our interactions with each other to explore interpersonal patterns ...
Patchwork Conversations Virtual Group Therapy
Are you in your mid 20s-30s and find yourself in a space where everything seems "good," yet something doesn't feel "right"? You're not alone. Life's journey can be both exciting and confusing, sometimes we need a supportive community to help ...
Hosted by Sijia Joyce Luo
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5C
Are you in your mid 20s-30s and find yourself in a space where everything seems "good," yet something doesn't feel "right"? You're not alone. Life's journey can be both exciting and confusing, sometimes we need a supportive community to help ...
The Grief Corps
I have joined a volunteer-driven resource. The Grief Corps is a Canadian initiative that free to any resident of Canada who has lost someone to COVID-19. All groups are run by volunteer mental health professionals experienced running support groups. These ...
Hosted by Michael McCarthy
Registered Social Worker, MSW, MEd, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6G
I have joined a volunteer-driven resource. The Grief Corps is a Canadian initiative that free to any resident of Canada who has lost someone to COVID-19. All groups are run by volunteer mental health professionals experienced running support groups. These ...
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FAQs - About Group Therapy and Support Groups
How can I find a support group in Toronto?
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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.