OT Skills for Mental Health Group Therapy Program

This program uses practical occupational therapy coping strategies that help common symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD, including disrupted sleep, lack of routine, poor eating habits, and difficulty motivating oneself towards activities that were of interest in the past.  Education and specific strategies are provided to promote better health through engagement in daily activity. Group therapy also helps reduced feelings of isolation by meeting others experiencing similar challenges, and providing opportunities to share progress as new strategies are introduced and tried by group members from one week to the next.

Program Overview

Our 6-week program is offered virtually and is led by an Occupational Therapist. Group sessions are 90 minutes, and a break is provided. Our evidence-based strategies are presented in a clear, practical way – helping participants to incorporate them into their daily life as they progress through the program.

Topics

  1. Building Blocks for Healthy Routines and Habits
  2. Sleep Strategies and Goal Setting
  3. Balanced Eating and Nutrition
  4. Physical Exercise and Leisure
  5. Attaching Values to Future Goals
  6. Routines and Mental Health

Participants will be provided with pre-group and post-group questionnaires to provide an indication of progress made during the group.  Handouts are also provided for each session’s topics.

Format:

  • 6 weeks
  • Once per week, Wednesday mornings, 9:30-11:00AM
  • 90 minutes
  • Virtual
  • Led by an occupational therapist

2025 Program Dates (all sessions are 6 consecutive Wednesdays 9:30-11AM):

  • January 22 – February 26
  • March 19 – April 23
  • July 2 – August 6
  • September 10 – October 15
  • November 5 – December 10

Upcoming 2026 Program Dates (all sessions are 6 consecutive Wednesdays 9:30-11AM):

  • January 14 – February 18, 2026

Cost: $1,012.76

Who is it for:

  • Individuals living with mental illness that is impacting daily routine.
  • Diagnosis / Symptoms: Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, mTBI​.
  • Veterans, First Responders, Canadian Forces Members, WSIB, MVA, LTD, VAC, may have access to health plan insurance coverage (based on approval).
  • Residents of Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, Nunavut, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.

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Or contact us to join the group:  referrals@modernot.ca