Teen Triple P Positive Parenting Group

Teen Triple P Positive Parenting Group

Happier Families. Better Relationships.

This group is currently accepting referrals for a March 2025 start. Interested parents can email the UW CMHRT at cmhrtintake@uwaterloo.ca expressing their interest in Triple P. Spaces are limited.

Teen 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 youth ages 11 years to 16 years with challenging behaviors 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. The group will be facilitated by PPP certified facilitator Dr. Marjory Phillips in conjunction with a resident and senior doctoral student in clinical psychology.

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. When groups are full or not currently open for referrals, intakes will be added to the waitlist for future groups.

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

Teen Triple P Positive Parenting Group Flyer (PDF)

What is Teen Triple P?

  • Group program based on research evidence and used in 35 countries worldwide
  • 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 March 18 to May 6, 2025
  • Classes are held in person at the CMHRT in the psychology building at U Waterloo.
  • 6 in class 90 min group sessions: Mar 18, 25; April 2, 8, 15; May 6, 2025
  • 2 individual 30 min virtual sessions scheduled during the weeks of April 22 and 29, 2025.

Who is it for?

  • Parents of youth ages 11 to 16 years
  • Parents seeking strategies to manage challenging tween and teen 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, which will be mailed out via Canada Post in advance of the group if the group is held virtually
  • Subsidies are possible. Since the group is facilitated by a registered psychologist, these psychological services may be eligible for reimbursement from insurance benefits.

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.