OCD GOAL GROUP
The GOAL Support Group for OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Creed (click to open)
Modelled after the GOAL support group developed by Jonathan Grayson, Ph.D. and Gayle Frankel, the group gives participants the opportunity to discuss topics relevant to OCD and its treatment, as well as support each other to set achievable behavioural goals that will help with gaining better control over one’s OCD. Finally, the group will allow participants to connect with others living with OCD in the aim of fostering a safe and supportive community.
The GOAL group is a peer-led and professional-assisted group, meaning that the group is co-facilitated by members with lived experience and a mental health clinician.
Who Can Attend this Group?
This group is free and open to all individuals 18 years or older with OCD who are living in Ontario. This group is not intended for those living with OCD-related disorders such as Hoarding Disorder, Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling Disorder), unless the individual has concurrent symptoms of OCD. Since the purpose of the group is to provide a peer support system and information exchange for people with this disorder, the group is not open to family members or friends.
GOAL group is intended as a support group and is not a substitute for psychological services. This group is not meant to replace therapy, but rather act as a complement to therapy.
Virtual Group
Days of the Month: First and Third Tuesdays
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Zoom (link to be sent at 12pm on day of group)
In-Person Group
Days of the Month: Second and Fourth Wednesdays (may change to accommodate exceptions in monthly calendar)
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Plant Recreation Centre at 930 Somerset Street, Ottawa
The deadline to register is 11 am on the day of the group you wish to attend.
By registering for the Ottawa GOAL group you will be added to the email list, which will provide you the link to join group meetings each week and other GOAL group-related updates.
Contact email: goalgroupottawa@gmail.com
Please complete the registration form below to attend GOAL group!