Upcoming Group Therapy
Inference Based CBT for OCD Group Therapy
When: Starting Summer 2025
Where: Virtually on our secure Owl/Zoom teletherapy platform
Number of sessions: 12 sessions
Time: Thursdays 12-1:30 pm (although timing is flexible based on needs of group members)
For Who: Individuals 16+
Led by: Kaitlin McGarragle, MA; Lindsey Snaychuk, MA
Supervised by: Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff, C. Psych., R. Psych.
Group Description:
- You will receive essential information regarding inferential confusion and how it contributes to development and maintenance of OCD
- You will connect with other individuals who also have OCD
- You will learn I-CBT strategies for OCD to help resolve your OCD-related doubt
- You will learn about the what and why of your OCD story and how you get pulled into the obsessional narrative
Package Options: Add on individual sessions with one of our trained OCD therapists
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OCD Group Therapy for Teens
When: TBD
Where: Virtually on our secure Owl/Zoom teletherapy platform
Number of sessions: 8 sessions
Time: Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:00 pm, Dare TBD
For Who: Individuals 11+
Led by: Hannah Bigelow, MA
Supervised by: Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff, C. Psych., R. Psych.
Group Description:
- You will receive important information about OCD and anxiety, take part in experiential exercises, and be provided with key resources and worksheets
- You will participate in coached Exposure and Response Prevention work
- You will also learn mindfulness strategies, acceptance techniques and learn to tolerate distress
- Groups will include fun games to connect with other teens and learn more about OCD in a supportive space
- Groups will be secure and confidential so you will feel comfortable in sharing information about topics such as: OCD, anxiety, perfectionism and school stress
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Booster Group Therapy Sessions for OCD and Anxiety
When: Starting TBD
Where: Virtually on our secure Owl/Zoom teletherapy platform
Number of sessions: Monthly, Ongoing
Time: Day of the week TBD; 6-7:30 pm
For Who: Individuals 16+
Supervised by: Dr. Marlene Taube-Schiff, C. Psych., R. Psych.
Group Description
- You will be able to check in with a professional regarding your symptoms of OCD and anxiety
- You will learn treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder techniques and cbt for anxiety skills
- You will review plans for ongoing exposure therapy
- You will connect with other individuals who also have OCD and anxiety
- You will participate in coached Exposure and Response Prevention therapy (ERP)
- You will also learn strategies from mindfulness based therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy
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Group therapy has been shown to be as effective as individual therapy, with the advantage of forming relationships with other individuals who have similar experiences.
The connections that form between group members, sharing of information and the power of being in a group have all been found to enhance the effectiveness of the therapeutic process. Group therapy has been found to be effective for OCD, anxiety, depressive disorders, and many other presenting issues.