Peterborough Health Team Groups

Please see below for a list of groups run by C.M.H.A. H.K.P.R.’s Mental Health Team.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Skills:

The Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills group aims to help individuals learn coping strategies and how to regain control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours through in-session discussion and home practice. This group also aims to encourage the development, implementation and maintenance of goals.

Age: 25 and older

Additional Criteria: Experiencing mild to moderate level of symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.

Length: 12 weeks including orientation

Location: In person at 466 George Street N., Peterborough. Virtual options available.

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Skills:

Through the use of skill development, mindful practice and increasing safe and effective coping strategies, this group aims to help individuals change behavioural, emotional, thinking, and interpersonal patterns associated with problems in living.

Age: 25 and older

Additional Criteria: Motivated and committed to developing and practicing skills.

Length: 15 weeks including orientation

Location: In person at 466 George Street N., Peterborough. Virtual options available.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Skills for Youth

This group aims to help individuals ages 16-24 who are struggling with mild to moderate anxiety and/or depression. Through the use of in-session discussion and home practice, individuals will learn coping strategies and how to regain control of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Participants will receive a completion certificate and a gift card at the end of the group for their participation.

Age: 16-24

Additional Criteria: Experiencing mild to moderate level of symptoms of anxiety and/or depression.

Length: 9 weeks including orientation

Location: In person at 466 George Street N., Peterborough

To register for groups, please fill out the referral information below. If you have any questions, please contact groupsptbo@cmhahkpr.ca or 705-748-6711. Please be advised that your name will be added to a waitlist for the next available group session. Groups run three times per year in the winter, spring, and fall.