Child Triple P Positive Parenting Group

Triple P Positive Parenting Group

Happier Families. Better Relationships.

This group is currently accepting referrals. Interested parents are invited to complete the PPP Intake Information Form. Spaces fill up quickly, so please refer potential clients ASAP. The screening process begins in November 2025 and continues until the group is filled. Participants must be able to commit in advance to attending therapy sessions at the stated times and dates.

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P) is an evidence-based 8-week group intervention that offers parents simple and practical parenting skills and strategies.  The program can be helpful for parents who have children ages 3 years to 11 years with challenging behaviours and who would like to learn new ideas and to gain support from other parents in a similar situation.  It can also be helpful for parents who simply want to gain confidence and new ideas in parenting, especially given the additional and unusual challenges of parenting during a pandemic.

HOW to REFER to Triple P:  Interested parents are invited to complete the PPP Intake Information Form. The Director will then contact the parent to schedule a short telephone intake screen to discuss the program and determine whether it is a good fit for their family.

flyer for PPP group

FACILITATORS: Dr. Marjory Phillips (supervisor) with experienced graduate students in clinical psychology

COST: $200 for the 8 week program, plus $30 for the parenting workbook

Previous group resources (for reference only):

Triple P Child Group Information Sheet (PDF)

What is Triple P?
  • Group parenting program based on research evidence and used in 35 countries
  • Opportunity to meet other parents in similar situations
  • Provides tips and strategies to suit the individual needs of your family
  • Includes a handy workbook with parenting tools and information
  • Includes video and demonstrations to put ideas into practice

When does it start?
  • Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm from January 13 to March 10, 2026
  • 6 in class group 90-min sessions: Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3, Feb 10, Mar 10
  • 2 individual 30-minute video conference sessions: week of Feb 24 & March 3
  • No class during the week of Feb 17, 2026 (UW Reading Week)

Who is it for?
  • Parents of children ages 3 to 11 years
  • Parents seeking strategies to manage challenging child behaviors
  • Parents wanting to learn new ideas, to reduce parenting stress, or to feel more confident in their parenting

What does it cost?
  • The group program fees are $200 for the 8-week program
  • There is an additional cost of $30 for the parent workbook
  • Subsidies are possible

How do I sign up?
  • Interested parents should email the UW CMHRT at cmhrtintake@uwaterloo.ca and should say that they are interested in Triple P or complete the online PPP Intake Information Form. Spaces are limited. When groups are full or not currently open for referrals, intakes will be added to the waitlist for future groups.
  • We will arrange a short telephone call to discuss your parenting goals and to determine whether this program can best meet your needs.