Support Groups in Toronto, ON
Christian Counselling Services
CCS is a community of professionals offering counselling and psychotherapy services for people who are searching psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual healing, growth, and change. CCS is grounded in the ministry of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Spirit and ...
Hosted by Macaria Romero Cardenas
Registered Psychotherapist, MC, RP, CRPO, OAMHP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5B
CCS is a community of professionals offering counselling and psychotherapy services for people who are searching psychological, emotional, and/or spiritual healing, growth, and change. CCS is grounded in the ministry of Jesus and the ongoing work of the Spirit and ...
Child Social Skills Program
| COOL TOOLS - Social and Emotional Success | PALS - Playing and Learning to Socialize | KICK - Kind, Independent, Capable Kids | GIRL POWER - Leadership and Empowerment |
Hosted by Tania Marie Da Silva (Behaviour Matters)
HonsBA, CYC, CYW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6A
| COOL TOOLS - Social and Emotional Success | PALS - Playing and Learning to Socialize | KICK - Kind, Independent, Capable Kids | GIRL POWER - Leadership and Empowerment |
Afterwards- Making Meaning after Loss
This is a small virtual group that takes place weekly to support those who are experiencing grief and loss. There is a minimum commitment requirement due to the nature of the group. Please inquire directly for more information.
Hosted by Elena Salini
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
This is a small virtual group that takes place weekly to support those who are experiencing grief and loss. There is a minimum commitment requirement due to the nature of the group. Please inquire directly for more information.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with 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 ...
Hosted by DBT Virtual - DBT Program in ON, BC, AB & NS
Registered Social Worker, MSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4W
DBT Virtual's online 12-week group program is designed to provide you with 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 ...
Unmasking ADHD
A supportive virtual group exploring the intersection of gender and ADHD. Visit my website for more information at findsteadyground.com/work shops
Hosted by Holly Miles
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MC, CCC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6S
A supportive virtual group exploring the intersection of gender and ADHD. Visit my website for more information at findsteadyground.com/work shops
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 ...
Grounded Minds
Hosted by Victoria Gabriele
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5C
EI and Interpersonal Communication
Hosted by Victoria Moskovskaya
Registered Psychotherapist, MPsy, CH, RP, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4Y
Transgender Support Group
Sign up for our virtual trans support group to gain community, learn valuable skills, and celebrate the joyful experience of being trans, alongside other trans and like-minded individuals. The group takes place biweekly starting May 13, from 5:30 pm to ...
Hosted by Charlotte Pidgeon Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6P
Sign up for our virtual trans support group to gain community, learn valuable skills, and celebrate the joyful experience of being trans, alongside other trans and like-minded individuals. The group takes place biweekly starting May 13, from 5:30 pm to ...
Anxiety Recovery Group
Learn more about anxiety; Develop skills to relax; Learn about the physiology of panic attacks; Deal with negative thinking; Reduce avoidance of anxious situations, and feel more confident
Hosted by Psychotherapy4Success - Valerie McIntosh
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, BSc, RP, CLC
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M2R
Learn more about anxiety; Develop skills to relax; Learn about the physiology of panic attacks; Deal with negative thinking; Reduce avoidance of anxious situations, and feel more confident
The A.D.D. Group
Learn solutions to your specific A.D.D. challenges in a supportive 5 week adult group. The purpose of The A.D.D. Group is to teach you a process and an approach that will help you eliminate or reduce the negative impact of ...
Hosted by Robert Pal
ADHD, Coach
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5P
Learn solutions to your specific A.D.D. challenges in a supportive 5 week adult group. The purpose of The A.D.D. Group is to teach you a process and an approach that will help you eliminate or reduce the negative impact of ...
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. ...
Grief groups coordinated based on demand
Coming together with a group of others who have also suffered a loss can be helpful to process grief and build community and resilience. Being part of a group who understand what you are experiencing is powerful and it helps ...
Hosted by Megan Quinn
Registered Psychotherapist, M Ed, RP (Qu)
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4P
Coming together with a group of others who have also suffered a loss can be helpful to process grief and build community and resilience. Being part of a group who understand what you are experiencing is powerful and it helps ...
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 ...
Men's Psychotherapy Group
Life Medicine’s mental health groups blend the styles of group psychotherapy, gestalt therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to help our patients achieve their individual mental health goals. We specialize in helping our patients with depression, anxiety or addictions lead better, ...
Hosted by Joshua Weiss
MD, CCFP, MSc
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6R
Life Medicine’s mental health groups blend the styles of group psychotherapy, gestalt therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to help our patients achieve their individual mental health goals. We specialize in helping our patients with depression, anxiety or addictions lead better, ...
Minding the Gap
This a gestalt group for members to experiment and explore where they get stuck in their habitual stories and behaviours. Through, art, music, drama, members experience contact with one another. Through the work members begin to experience the here and ...
Hosted by Michael Richard Cottrell
Registered Psychotherapist, ECE, BSW, MDiv, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4J
This a gestalt group for members to experiment and explore where they get stuck in their habitual stories and behaviours. Through, art, music, drama, members experience contact with one another. Through the work members begin to experience the here and ...
Therapy Tree Men's Group - biweekly Nov- Apr 2022
Online psychodynamic group for men to uncover what is holding them back in their lives. Working together with other men in the group can help bring insight into negative repetitive patterns of behaviour in your life and in relationships. The ...
Hosted by Sebastian Kowalik
Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl, Psych, RP
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M5R
Online psychodynamic group for men to uncover what is holding them back in their lives. Working together with other men in the group can help bring insight into negative repetitive patterns of behaviour in your life and in relationships. The ...
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 ...
Harvesting Stories
Using Narrative methodology, this group invites you to look back on your own history and bring to light, or harvest, overlooked stories of skills and abilities. Such stories may have been dismissed or forgotten but exist in spite or because ...
Hosted by Alina Isaac
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M4J
Using Narrative methodology, this group invites you to look back on your own history and bring to light, or harvest, overlooked stories of skills and abilities. Such stories may have been dismissed or forgotten but exist in spite or because ...
The Befriending Your Parts Framework-- Self-Esteem
This is a 8-week therapy group that goes with my course "The Befriending Your Parts Framework". The Program addresses all the barriers & missing pieces preventing you from building a loving, trusting & healthy relationship with yourself. This program is ...
Hosted by Chantal Wade
Registered Social Worker, BAH, MSW, RSW, CYT
Verified Verified
Group meets in Toronto, ON M6R
This is a 8-week therapy group that goes with my course "The Befriending Your Parts Framework". The Program addresses all the barriers & missing pieces preventing you from building a loving, trusting & healthy relationship with yourself. This program is ...
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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.