
Support Groups
Support Group Eligibility:
Before enrolling in our support groups, please ensure that you meet the following:
Registered for our Recovery Support Program
You are an Ontario Resident (Valid OHIP or UHIP card)
Aged 17+
Previously completed a Body Brave Intake Call
Closed Groups
Our closed groups offer a supportive and structured setting to develop new skills, expand knowledge, and connect with others. Each session builds upon the previous one, so regular attendance is encouraged throughout the duration of the group.
Enrolment opens 4-weeks prior to the group start date on a first-come-first-served basis.
All Support Groups
Our clinical support groups are led by clinical experts and integrate education, insight development, motivation, and skill-building. All groups are available virtually through Zoom Healthcare and are free or covered by OHIP.
Challenging Restriction and Purging: A Weekly Drop-In Group
A drop-in group for those struggling with restriction and/or purging
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Tuesdays (ongoing), 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST.
Note: This group will move to Thursdays (ongoing), from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST starting on Thursday, March 27th.
Facilitated by: Keely Phillips, MSW, RSW (she/her), Elias Wood, BA, MSW (in progress) (he/him), Lauren Sano, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her) and Camille Ng, BA, MHDM Dip (in progress) (she/her)
Sign-up Weekly. Existing clients can request enrolment well in advance.
Nutrition Essentials: A Weekly Drop In Group
A drop-in group for those seeking more knowledge and confidence with their eating in recovery.
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Wednesday (ongoing), 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST.
Facilitated by: Emily Szatrowski, RD (she/her), Bridget Swift, MT-BC, MSW (in progress) (she/her), Emma Donahue, BA, MHDM Dip (in progress) (she/her) and Karnvir Bring, MSc Global Health (in progress) (he/him)
Sign-up Weekly. Existing clients can request enrolment well in advance.
Challenging Binge Eating or Emotional Eating: A Weekly Drop-In Group
A drop-in group for those struggling with binge eating or emotional eating
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Mondays (ongoing), 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST.
Facilitated by: Janet Noble, MSW, RSW (she/her), Kate Kreutzer, BA (Sociology), BA (Psychology), MSW (in progress) (she/her), Shauna Fredric, BSc, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her) and Karnvir Bring, MSc Global Health (in progress) (he/him)
Sign-up Weekly. Existing clients can request enrolment well in advance.
Binge Eating or Emotional Eating Recovery Skills: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for those struggling with binge eating and emotional eating
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May 28th - July 30th, Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST.
Facilitated by: Janet Noble, MSW, RSW (she/her), Wendy Pope, BASc, MHDM Dip, MEd (in progress) (she/her), Ashton McCormick-Kelly, BA(Hons), SSW Dip, Concurrent Disorders Dip, MSW (in progress) (she/her), Camille Ng, BA, MHDM Dip (in progress) (she/her) and Emma Donahue, BA, MHDM Dip (in progress) (she/her)
This group has been waitlisted. Please email info@bodybrave.ca for waitlist inquiries.
Nutrition for Recovery: On The Journey
A 10-week group for individuals who are navigating long-standing eating disorders, are currently on a waitlist for formal treatment or have experienced a relapse following treatment
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May 28th - July 30th, Wednesdays from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST.
Facilitated by: Katie Haneke, RD (she/her), Olivia Barclay, MSW (in progress) (she/her) and Sara Renaud, BKin, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her)
This group has been waitlisted. Please email info@bodybrave.ca for waitlist inquiries.
Restriction and Purging Recovery Skills: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for those struggling with restriction and/or purging
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June 10th - August 19th, Tuesdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 (Canada Day)
Facilitated by: Juliana Simon, BSW, RSW, MSW (in progress) (she/her), Elias Wood, BA, MSW (in progress) (he/him) and Shauna Fredric, BSc, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her)
Enrolment will open on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 AM EST.
Nutrition Essentials for Recovery – Part 1: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for those wanting to learn about structured eating basics for recovery
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June 5th - August 7th, Thursdays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST.
Facilitated by: Katie Haneke, RD (she/her), Kate Kreutzer, BA (Sociology), BA (Psychology), MSW (in progress) (she/her) and Maggie O’Dea, BSc, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her)
Enrolment will open on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 AM EST.
Maintaining Recovery
A 10-week group for those wanting continued support.
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June 23rd - September 15th, Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Monday, June 30th, 2025 (Canada Day)
Monday, August 4th, 2025 (Civic Holiday)
Monday, September 1st, 2025 (Labour Day)
Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her), Bridget Swift, MT-BC, MSW (in progress) (she/her) and Sara Renaud, BKin, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her)
Enrolment will open on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 AM EST.
On The Journey
A 10-week group for individuals who have been struggling with an eating disorder for 2+ years and have previously received eating disorder treatment
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June 17th - August 26th, Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 (Canada Day)
Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her), Ashton McCormick-Kelly, BA(Hons), SSW Dip, Concurrent Disorders Dip, MSW (in progress) (she/her), Maggie O’Dea, BSc, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her) and Lauren Sano, MSc Global Health (in progress) (she/her)
Enrolment will open on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 AM EST.