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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

Aged 17+

Previously completed a Body Brave Intake Call

eligability

Drop-in Groups

Our drop-in groups offer flexibility to build on skills, engage in community, and gain knowledge without commitment.

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Enrolment for our weekly drop-in sessions is based on a first-come-first-served basis. Clients can request enrolment at any time.

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All Treatment Groups

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.

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Enrolment opens 4-weeks prior to the group start date on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Group Guidelines
upcoming groups

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 of charge.

All Bodies are Summer Bodies: A 4-Week Drop-In Series

A group for those looking for support over the summer months.

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June 8th- June 29th, Mondays at 1:00 PM- 2:30 PM EST.

NOTE: Registration is required for each week separately.

Week 1 (June 8) — Emotions and Eating After Dark
Facilitated by Janet Noble, MSW, RSW (she/her) and Jenna McDonald, MSc Global Health student (she/her)

Week 2 (June 15) — A Safer Summer: Harm Reduction
Facilitated by Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her) and Hanna Tilahun Solomon, MSc Global Health student (she/her)

Week 3 (June 22) — Eating for Recovery: The RAVES Framework
Facilitated by Katie Haneke, RD (she/her) and Donnica Campbell, MSW student (she/her)

Week 4 (June 29) — Challenging Body Dissatisfaction
Facilitated by Juliana Simon, BSW, RSW, MSW (she/her) and Milad Pio, MSW student (he/him)

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Enrolment is open NOW!

Summer can bring added pressure around body image and eating. For many of us, this season can stir up stress, anxiety, comparison, or challenges with eating and self-care. Join us for a 1.5-hour drop-in group to share and hear from others, discuss ways to manage triggers, strengthen self-compassion, hear medical reflections on eating disorders/disordered eating, navigate seasonal meals and activities, and build practical coping skills. You will leave this workshop with your own toolkit of resources to support you in caring for yourself throughout the summer season.

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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Thursdays (ongoing), 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM EST. 

Facilitated by: Keely Phillips, MSW, RSW (she/her), Juliana Simon, MSW, RSW (she/her), Donnica Campbell, MSW student (she/her) and Milad Pio, MSW student (he/him)

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Sign-up Weekly. Existing clients can request enrolment well in advance.

This group is also designed for people who are struggling with symptoms such as restriction or purging. However, because it is a drop-in group it is particularly suited for people who are not able to commit to a full 10 week group. Topics for each session are chosen by participants themselves. Once the topics are finalized the facilitators will design sessions accordingly. Common topics chosen include communication skills, maintaining motivation, setting boundaries, coping with strong emotion, symptom reduction, and body image. Like all Body Brave groups, this group is recovery-focused and strengths-based, creating space to identify struggles and celebrate triumphs along the journey. The group is professionally facilitated by one of our clinicians, and each 90-minute session combines skill development with an opportunity for discussion. No diagnosis is required and there is no charge for the group - however donations are welcomed. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

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), Jenna McDonald, MSc Global Health student (she/her) and Milad Pio, MSW student (he/him)

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Sign-up Weekly. Existing clients can request enrolment well in advance.

This group is a weekly drop-in treatment group for those who are struggling with binge eating, overeating, and/or emotional eating. No formal diagnosis is required. We welcome you to join us for a recovery-focused, strengths-based 90 minute group that creates space to identify struggles and celebrate triumphs along the journey. All participants are encouraged to choose topics of particular interest to the group and those topics will be explored weekly. Past chosen topics have included: exploring body image, recognizing triggers for urges, understanding the binge restrict cycle, exploring communication techniques for handling difficult conversations, appreciating unhelpful thinking styles, setting boundaries, cultivating self care, self esteem, self compassion. Participants are welcome to return each week but will be required to sign-up for each individual session prior to the group start time. No diagnosis is required and there is no charge for the group - however donations are welcomed. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

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), Hanna Tilahun Solomon, MSc Global Health student (she/her) and Theonna Ramsey, MSW student (she/her)

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Sign-up Weekly. Existing clients can request enrolment well in advance.

This nutrition group is designed for individuals with any type of eating disorder / disordered eating, who are ready to come together and explore what nutrition for recovery might look like. Weekly nutrition related topics are selected in advance by participants themselves. Topics may include structured eating basics, overcoming fear foods, navigating gastrointestinal issues, challenging diet culture, etc. These 90-minute sessions are professionally facilitated by one of our weight-inclusive Registered Dietitians and will combine skill development with an opportunity for discussion. Conversations in this group may involve triggering content for those sensitive to discussing food in detail but is appropriate for anyone ready to talk about nutrition openly in a pro-recovery space. No diagnosis is required and there is no charge for the group - however donations are welcomed. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

CBT for Women Over 45: A 6-Week Group

A 6-week group for women over 45 looking for support in eating disorder/disordered eating recovery.

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April 29th - June 3rd, Wednesdays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST.

Facilitated by: Janet Noble, MSW, RSW (she/her) and Courteney Rickert, MSW student (she/her)

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The waitlist has been closed. Please stay tuned for programming updates.

This cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) 6-week series has been designed to help you better understand your underlying core beliefs, values, and rules for living, and to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, sensations, and urges as they relate to disordered eating behaviours. With particular focus on exploring the relationship with hormones, with grief and loss and behaviours associated with emotional eating or restrictive eating.

Maintaining Recovery

A 10-week group for those wanting continued support.

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April 13th - June 22nd, Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST.


No Group (Holidays):

  • Monday, May 18th, 2026 (Victoria Day)

Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her), Hanna Tilahun Solomon, MSc Global Health student (she/her) and Courteney Rickert, MSW student (she/her)

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The waitlist has been closed. Please stay tuned for programming updates.

This groups is  geared towards those looking to sustain their recovery from an eating disorder.  No formal diagnosis is required. This is not an introductory group and is intended for those who have been able to find some progress with their recovery already. Strengthen your progress and learn from others in weekly discussions around various themes related to maintaining your recovery. Each week will start with an informal check-in and then explore a different topic chosen by the participants. This group is not a substitute for intensive outpatient or inpatient treatment, and it is strongly encouraged that participants keep in regular contact with their family doctor for medical monitoring while attending this group.

On The Journey

A 10-week group for those struggling with disordered eating/eating disorder for two or more years.

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March 24th - May 26th, Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST.

Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her), Jenna McDonald, MSc Global Health student (she/her) and Courteney Rickert, MSW student (she/her)

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The waitlist has been closed. Please stay tuned for programming updates.

This group is designed for people who are struggling with a long-standing eating disorder, or who have relapsed after hospital-based treatment for an eating disorder. Topics for each session are chosen by participants themselves. Since most participants have had experience with formal treatment for their eating disorder, the topics chosen typically go beyond basic psychoeducation and skill development. The facilitators design sessions according to the needs of the group, and there is often a wide range of issues addressed. Opportunity for discussion is particularly important in this group, as participants have considerable knowledge and experience to share. The group is professionally facilitated by one of our clinicians, and each session is 90 minutes in length. We ask that participants commit to the full 10 weeks. No diagnosis is required and there is no charge for the group - however donations are welcomed. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

DBT for Every Body: A 10-Week Group

A 10-week group for for anyone looking to build DBT skills as part of their recovery journey.

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March 30th - June 8th, Mondays from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST.


No Group (Holidays):

  • Monday, May 18th, 2026 (Victoria Day)

Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her), Donnica Campbell, MSW student (she/her) and Theonna Ramsey, MSW student (she/her)

This group has been waitlisted.

The waitlist has been closed. Please stay tuned for programming updates.

This group is designed for anyone with an eating disorder or disordered eating who is interested in learning about and applying Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) skills, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, to interrupt unhelpful coping patterns and build a life worth living. This group is professionally facilitated by one of our clinicians, and each session is 90 minutes in length. This is a closed group, and as such, we ask that participants be able to commit to the full 10-week duration. No diagnosis is required, nor is previous experience with DBT. Please note that this group is not meant to serve as a replacement for intensive DBT programming, nor is it a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

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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This group is temporarily paused. Please stay tuned for programming updates. 

Facilitated by: Janet Noble, MSW, RSW (she/her)

This group has been waitlisted.

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This group is a program for anyone struggling with emotional eating and/or binge eating. No formal diagnosis is required. This 90-minute strengths-based group is focused on enhancing skill-building and individualized strategies for change utilizing cognitive behavioural therapy skills. Weekly themes include: exploring diet culture, the origins of emotional and /or binge eating , reflecting on individual values, core beliefs, aspects of self esteem while understanding and practicing distress tolerance tools, and behavioural strategies to help identify triggers and coping mechanisms. No diagnosis is required and there is no charge for the group - however donations are welcomed. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

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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This group is temporarily paused. Please stay tuned for programming updates. 

Facilitated by: Juliana Simon, BSW, RSW, MSW (she/her)

This group has been waitlisted.

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This group is designed for people who are struggling with symptoms such as restriction or purging. Early sessions focus on motivation for recovery, followed by an exploration of the underlying reasons behind disordered eating or an eating disorder. In later sessions, we focus on practical skills and tools to help people take the first steps towards reduction of symptoms. This recovery-focused, strengths-based group creates space to identify struggles and celebrate triumphs along the journey. The 90-minute group is professionally facilitated by one of our clinicians, and each session combines skill development with an opportunity for discussion. We request that participants commit to attending the full 10 week program. No diagnosis is required and there is no charge for the group - however donations are welcomed. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

Nutrition Essentials for Recovery: A 10-Week Group

A 10-week group for those wanting to learn about structured eating basics for recovery

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This group is temporarily paused. Please stay tuned for programming updates. 

Facilitated by: Katie Haneke, RD (she/her)

This group has been waitlisted.

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This group is designed for individuals with different types of eating disorders, who are ready to come together and learn the basics of nutrition for recovery from a non-diet lens. Over the course of 10 weeks, topics will explore how to get started with structured eating, meal planning, navigate gastrointestinal issues, and challenge diet culture. This group may have triggering content for those sensitive to discussing food in detail but is appropriate for anyone ready to talk about nutrition openly in a pro-recovery space. The sessions, lasting 90 minutes each, are professionally facilitated by one of our weight-inclusive Registered Dietitians. Throughout the program, participants will receive science-backed nutrition education, engage in discussions that promote self-awareness, offer growth opportunities, and be provided with guidance on community resources to support recovery. It is important for participants to commit to attending the full 10-week program. No formal diagnosis is required to join, and the group is free of charge, although donations are welcome. Please note that this group is not a substitute for outpatient or inpatient hospital-based treatment.

Group Guidelines

Our guidelines and no-show policy help us create an inclusive space that welcomes people from all backgrounds and facilitates conversations focused on recovery. 

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group guidelines
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