
Support Groups
Support Group Eligibility:
Before enrolling in our support groups, please ensure that you meet the following:
Registered for our Recovery Support Program
You are an Ontario Resident
Aged 17+
Previously completed a Body Brave Intake Call
Closed Groups
Our closed groups offer a supportive and structured setting to develop new skills, expand knowledge, and connect with others. Each session builds upon the previous one, so regular attendance is encouraged throughout the duration of the group.
Enrolment opens 4-weeks prior to the group start date on a first-come-first-served basis.
All Support Groups
Our clinical support groups are led by clinical experts and integrate education, insight development, motivation, and skill-building. All groups are available virtually through Zoom Healthcare and are free of charge.
Challenging Restriction and Purging: A Weekly Drop-In Group
A drop-in group for those struggling with restriction and/or purging
Nutrition Essentials: A Weekly Drop In Group
A drop-in group for those seeking more knowledge and confidence with their eating in recovery.
Challenging Binge Eating or Emotional Eating: A Weekly Drop-In Group
A drop-in group for those struggling with binge eating or emotional eating
Binge Eating or Emotional Eating Recovery Skills: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for those struggling with binge eating and emotional eating
Special Topics in Nutrition: A 6-Week Drop-In Series
A drop-in series for anyone looking to learn more about special topics in nutrition.
Restriction and Purging Recovery Skills: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for those struggling with restriction and/or purging
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September 9th - November 25th, Tuesdays from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 (Remembrance Day)
Facilitated by: Juliana Simon, BSW, RSW, MSW (she/her) and Manisha Sidhu, BASc, MSW (in progress) (she/her)
This group has been waitlisted. Please email info@bodybrave.ca for waitlist inquiries.
Nutrition Essentials for Recovery – Part 1: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for those wanting to learn about structured eating basics for recovery
Maintaining Recovery
A 10-week group for those wanting continued support.
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September 22nd - December 1st, Mondays from 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Monday, October 13th, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her) and Manisha Sidhu, BASc, MSW (in progress) (she/her)
This group has been waitlisted. Please email info@bodybrave.ca for waitlist inquiries.
On The Journey
A 10-week group for individuals who have been struggling with an eating disorder for 2+ years and have previously received eating disorder treatment
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September 9th - November 25th, Tuesdays from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)
Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 (Remembrance Day)
Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her) and Maria Gaydarova, BSc, MSW (in progress) (she/her)
This group has been waitlisted. Please email info@bodybrave.ca for waitlist inquiries.
DBT for Every Body: A 10-Week Group
A 10-week group for for anyone looking to build DBT skills as part of their recovery journey.
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September 29th - December 8th, Mondays from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EST.
No Group (Holidays):
Monday, October 13th, 2025 (Thanksgiving Day)
Facilitated by: Dr. Darcy Waisman, MD (she/her), Taylor McRae, BA, MSW (in progress) (she/her) and Najia Shaikh, IMG (International Medical Graduate), MSW (in progress) (she/her)
This group has been waitlisted. Please email info@bodybrave.ca for waitlist inquiries.