Community
The Weaving Wellness Centre is committed to engaging and working with diverse communities in important and meaningful ways. This means that we at times host community events or support community organizations with their programming.
Please see below for some of the community initiatives we are engaged in at this time:
Spring 2025: 4 Bi-weekly sessions starting April 1, 2025
Virtual Clinical Supervision Group
In this 4-session series, enhance your skills and deepen your practice in a supportive, values-based environment. This group is intentionally designed to be feminist, queer-positive, and cross-cultural in design, offering a space for therapists to connect with one another through meaningful relationships. This virtual supervision group offers a space for therapists to reflect on their experiences, discuss challenges related to their work, and gain valuable insights from peers and an experienced psychotherapist from the Weaving Wellness Centre. This is a discussion-based group with opportunities for case presentations.
Space is limited. Please click the button for more information and to submit an expression of interest.
Ongoing
Free Sessions for Palestinian Community Members
Our Centre wishes to acknowledge the significant distress and pain that Palestinian community is holding. We grieve for the innocent victims, their families, and all those impacted by the ongoing violence.
To support those affected, Weaving Wellness Centre is offering 5 free psychotherapy sessions to members of the Palestinian community for a limited time.
Spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
All services will be delivered virtually by our therapists-in-training.
Services are for individuals 18+ residing in Ontario.
To access this service or for more information, please contact intake@weavingwellness.ca
Past Events
Ongoing: Bi-weekly Wednesdays
Free Virtual Counselling for 2-Spirit Folks in the GTA
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations to bring bi-weekly counselling appointments for Two-Spirit individuals (18+) living in the GTA!
Appointments available:
January 22, 2025
February 5, 2025
February 19, 2025
March 5, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 2, 2025
Our Centre is an inclusive space for Two-Spirit community members to receive counselling support. Please note, appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Sessions are limited.
To access this service or for more information, please fill out our contact form and select 2-Spirit Counselling in the subject line or email intake@weavingwellness.ca
Ongoing
Free In-Person Counselling for 2-Spirit Folks in the GTA
Free drop-in counselling sessions will be available bi-weekly on Tuesdays for members of the 2-Spirit community.
The walk-in clinic offers two convenient ways to access an appointment. Each clinic day, 2 slots are available for those who walk in and 1 spot for those who email 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations with date, time & location given.
For more information please email ninoshe@2spirits.org or holistichealth@2spirits.org
4-session series starting February 10, 2025: Bi-weekly Mondays
Caring for the Caregiver Virtual Series
We have partnered with The Indigenous Network to offer a four-part, Caring for the Caregiver Virtual Series beginning in February. This series focuses on fostering an understanding of the caregiving role in Indigenous communities, navigating wellness as a caregiver, strengthening support systems, and exploring culturally grounded self-care. Each session is designed to be a safe and empowering space, where participants are encouraged to discuss and reflect on Indigenous perspectives of healing and wellness.
Time: 6:30 PM
Dates: February 10, February 24, March 10, March 24
Eligibility: Open to First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples caring for family, friends and loved ones.
Join us for all four sessions or drop-in when you can! For more information, please contact Danielle at LLC@theindigenousnetwork.com or 647-553-4726.
Click the button or visit https://tinyurl.com/327x76u4 to register.
Weekly Thursdays Starting January 16th, 2025
Virtual Métis Holistic Wellness Circles
Let the threads of culture become the fabric of your self-care journey.
Embark on your journey, guided by community support and expert facilitators from the Weaving Wellness Centre in our Holistic Wellness Circles series. This six-week program is designed to foster healing, resilience, and empowerment through discussion and reflection from a Métis perspective on mental health and wellness.
Open to Citizens of the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, aged 18+.
For more information, please visit albertametis.com or contact: Health@metis.org
Winter 2025: 4 Bi-weekly sessions starting January 12th
Virtual Clinical Supervision Group
In this 4-session series, enhance your skills and deepen your practice in a supportive, values-based environment. This group is intentionally designed to be feminist, queer-positive, and cross-cultural in design, offering a space for therapists to connect with one another through meaningful relationships. This virtual supervision group offers a space for therapists to reflect on their experiences, discuss challenges related to their work, and gain valuable insights from peers and an experienced psychotherapist from the Weaving Wellness Centre. This is a discussion-based group with opportunities for case presentations.
Space is limited. Please click the button for more information and to submit an expression of interest.
Virtual Self-Compassion Psychotherapy Group
Join Kimberly Jordon (she/her), MACP, RP, Kristen Daigle (she/her) Social Worker Candidate and Darci Everson (she/her) Social Worker Candidate for a Self-Compassion Series designed to build wellness skills through interactive discussions and practical exercises.
This virtual four-week series, running on a weekly basis from February 12th to March 5th from 6:00–7:30 PM EST, will explore the foundations of self-compassion, self-kindness, mindfulness, and common humanity.
Each 1.5-hour session focuses on key themes: understanding self-compassion, addressing self-criticism, practising mindfulness, and fostering connection to shared human experiences. Participants will engage in evidence-based insights, guided activities, and group discussions to deepen their self-compassion and strengthen resilience.
If you would like to be contacted to participate in a future Self-Compassion Psychotherapy Group, please fill out the form here.
A Path Towards Healing: Virtual Healing Circles for Métis Survivors
The Otipemisiwak Métis Government of the Métis Nation within Alberta have teamed up with Weaving Wellness Centre to offer six weeks of Virtual Healing Circles for Métis Survivors designed to foster healing, resilience, and empowerment within the Métis community. Each session delves into crucial topics tailored to address the unique experiences and challenges faced by Métis survivors.
Participants embark on a journey of self-discovery and communal support, guided by expert facilitators from the Weaving Wellness Centre who are committed to creating a safe and nurturing space. Throughout the program, participants are encouraged to engage authentically, share their stories, and draw strength from the collective wisdom of the group. By honouring Métis cultural traditions and fostering a spirit of resilience, our Virtual Healing Circles offer a path towards healing and renewal for Métis survivors. Participants can engage in as many sessions as they choose.
Circles will take place on Thursdays, beginning September 19th to October 24th 2024, from 4:30-6:00 PM (Mountain Time) on Zoom.
Métis Wellness Circle
The Toronto & York Region Métis Council has partnered with The Weaving Wellness Centre to offer a Métis Wellness Circle beginning this September.
This four-part virtual series will provide TYRMC citizens and community members with the opportunity to discuss, learn, and reflect on their understandings of mental health and wellness from a Métis perspective, with sessions focusing on the themes of Holistic Well-Being (Emotional Realm), Meditation & Mindfulness (Mental Realm), Self-Care (Physical Realm), and Traditional Plants (Spiritual Realm).
These workshops are open to individuals who:
• self-identify as Métis
• are 18 and over and;
• have internet access and a microphone to participate, as all workshops will be held via zoom.
Teaching Circle for Indigenous Community with Kawennanoron Cynthia White
This 1-hour virtual teaching circle facilitated by Spiritual Teacher Kahontakwas Cynthia (Cindy) White will provide participants with cultural teachings related to spiritual wellness and medicines.
This circle is for Indigenous community members only and is free. Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Teaching Circle for Indigenous Community with Kahontakwas Diane Longboat
This 1-hour virtual teaching circle facilitated by Spiritual Teacher Kahontakwas Diane Longboat will provide participants with cultural teachings related to spiritual practices and ceremony.
This circle is for Indigenous community members only and is free. Donations are welcome and greatly appreciated.
Métis Experiences of Trauma and Healing
This virtual, 1-hour talk, facilitated by Dr. Tera Beaulieu, WWC Director, will focus on Métis experiences of historical and collective trauma, and culturally-specific pathways of healing for Métis people.
This talk is open to anyone and is free.