SUPPORT GROUPS & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
UPCOMING EVENTS
PREVENTATIVE COMMUNITY CARE: TRAUMA AND GROUP PROCESSING CIRCLES
6-Week Workshop Series October 28- December 9
Every Monday 6pm-8pm
Victoria Hills Community Center
EMBODIMENT FOR TRAUMA RECOVERY
TRANSFORMATIVE TRAUMA RETREAT ON THE BRUCE TRAIL
When: January 10-12, 2025
Where: St. Francis Centre (entrance road)
Ontario 9 Mono, ON L7K 0A8 Canada
Join us for a unique retreat designed to facilitate deep healing and understanding of trauma through a combination of trauma-informed training and embodiment practices. This immersive experience will empower you to:
-Explore the complexities of trauma and its effects on the mind and body.
-Engage in experiential workshops that integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and creative expression.
-Learn effective techniques to process and release trauma, fostering resilience and emotional well-being.
-Connect with a supportive community, sharing insights and experiences in a safe environment.
Whether you are a practitioner seeking to deepen your understanding or an individual on your healing journey, this retreat offers a comprehensive approach to trauma recovery and personal growth.
TRAUMA INFORMED CARE CIRCLES
Where: Idea Exchange Cambridge Public Library
When: Every Alternate Wednesday from January 22 - June 25
6:45 pm to 8:00 pm
Thanks to the Waterloo Upstream Fund this event will be FREE!
Group processing may be an area deserving of more time in communities, organically through conversations, breathwork and movement, which is how TEAO has begun to address trauma care and trauma health in communities.
TEAO Canada will hold space for participants, led by Nicole Brown Faulknor — as both a trauma consultant/facilitator and registered psychotherapist. Nicole will explore somatic practices as well, as a way to support rebuilding a relationship with our bodies through collective grief, workspace conflict and institutional helplessness as a place to be heard (loved) in/from places of systems and hierarchical powerlessness and why your emotional health is our mental health.
These circles will incorporate psycho-education, somatic health and breathwork to get participants in their somatic bodies to begin to process trauma. We are coming together in somatic movement during the group processing circle so that debriefing, trauma care and systemic care can be processed.
Where: The Branches
When: 22 March 2025 I 1 pm to 8 pm
This retreat is a deeply restorative experience designed to nurture emotional resilience, foster connection, and promote holistic healing through community care. Through guided practices such as breathwork, movement, bodywork, and reflective journaling, participants will explore ways to release stored trauma and reconnect with their inner strength.
The day features moments of intentional silence, mindful eating, and therapeutic exercises that encourage self-awareness and grounding. Participants will engage in practices that align the body and mind, including fascial maneuvers and soma-focused techniques, all aimed at restoring balance and vitality.
With an emphasis on creating a safe, supportive space, the retreat allows for deep integration of the healing journey. Attendees will leave with a renewed sense of peace, empowerment, and tools to carry forward into everyday life.
SHARING CIRCLES | TORONTO
TORONTO COLLECTIVE CARE SERIES
KITCHENER WATERLOO COLLECTIVE CARE SERIES
Next Session: Friday, December 6, 2024
Time: 7:00-8:00PM
Where: The Branches (9 Samuel Street, Kitchener)
(Sky Studio)
Cost: $10 ($0 for low to no income)
Group processing may be an area deserving of more time in communities, organically through conversations, breathwork and movement, which is how TEAO has begun to address trauma care and trauma health in communities.
Upcoming Dates:
December 6, 2024 7-8PM
SOMATIC PEER SUPPORT GROUPS
FOR ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, PTSD/CPTSD
Upcoming Sessions: Wednesdays starting from January 15, 2025*
Time: 6:45pm - 8:00pm EST
Cost: FREE & pay what you can drop-ins
TEAO Canada is holding space for virtual somatic peer support groups led by Nicole Brown Faulknor — as both an embodiment coach and psychotherapist Nicole will explore somatic practices as a way to reconnect with your body and find support in a safe, nurturing (virtual) space.
Learn more: Email nicole@teaocanada.com
Next Session starts: January 15, 2025
* Sessions will rollover every 6 weeks
Young Men Thrive is Coming Soon!
This is your opportunity to connect, grow, and unlock your full potential through powerful workshops, mentorship, leadership development, and more.
Whether you're 15-17 or 18-25, join us from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM for activities like golfing, camping, cooking, farming, gaming, and so much more.
Together, we’ll break barriers, build leadership skills, and create a strong community.
Stay tuned for the new date and get ready to embark on a journey that will shape your future.
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