Therapy Groups | Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment

The Centre for Mental Health Research and Treatment (CMHRT) at the University of Waterloo currently offers therapy groups for different populations.

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) Group

The CMHRT compassion-focused therapy group for adults with eating disorders is 12 weeks long, with weekly 2-hour group sessions.

Fees for compassion-focused therapy group are on a sliding fee scale.

NOTE: Referrals are now welcome for the CFT group, which will begin in September 2024.

Facing Fears Together (FFT) Group

For teens, ages 13 to 18, experiencing anxiety. This Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) group, called Facing Fears Together (FFT), is a 6-week long program, with a follow-up booster session. This group is typically offered in the spring. Fees for Facing Fears Together (FFT) are on a sliding fee scale.

2024 FFT Group Information Sheet

2024 FFT Group Flyer

NOTE: This group is now accepting referrals. Please contact cmhrtintake@uwaterloo.ca if interested in this group.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) Group

For adults with social anxiety. This is a 12-week imagery-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) group program, with a follow-up session one month after the program ends. Fees for Social Anxiety Group are on a sliding fee scale. All sessions are offered in person only.

NOTE: This group is not accepting referrals at this time. Please check back to this website for updates on when the next group will be offered.

Triple P Postive Parenting Program - Parents of Teens

For parents of teenagers ages 11 to 16. This Teen Triple P Positive Parenting program is 8 weeks long. For more information, please see our Teen Triple P Positive Parenting Group web page.

NOTE: This group is not accepting referrals at this time. Please check back to this website for updates on when the next group will be offered.

Triple P Postive Parenting Program - Parents of Younger Children

For parents of children ages 3 to 11. This Child Triple P Positive Parenting program is 8 weeks long. For more information, please see our Child Triple P Positive Parenting Group web page.

NOTE: This group is not accepting referrals at this time. Please check back to this website for updates on when the next group will be offered.

Please review our consent forms for group therapy prior to registering for the group to gain a better understanding for how our group operate at the CMHRT.

If you are interested in learning more about any of our groups, or to discuss whether these group services are right for you, please contact the CMHRT at cmhrtintake@uwaterloo.ca to start the intake process.