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These non-therapy events are not a substitute for individualized therapy or medical advice

Art Groups

Guided creative sessions that use art-making as a way to explore feelings, honour stories, and find calmer ground—no art experience needed.

  • Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    A three-week, art-based support group for anyone carrying grief into the holiday season. Through guided art activities and shared reflection, you’ll have space to express your feelings and honour your memories. No art experience needed. $147 for all classes.
  • Women’s Self-Care Circle
    Women’s Self-Care Circle
    A women’s circle focused on self-care, practical tools, and connection. Each session offers gentle discussion and strategies around themes like stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. This is a supportive group, not therapy. $75 registration is for 3 meet-ups, 2nd Monday of the month.
  • EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF is a 2-day live virtual training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • From Burnout to Balance
    From Burnout to Balance
    For anyone feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode, this weekend centres on letting go, gaining clarity, and restoring balance. At a quiet lakeside retreat, therapy-informed practices combine with sauna time, gentle yoga, breathwork, and evening campfires.
  • Autumn Shift
    Autumn Shift
    For anyone ready to gently let go and open up to what’s next, this autumn weekend offers mindful mobility, guided relaxation, reflection on the past, journalling, and simple release practices. Suitable for all bodies and life seasons; wellness-focused, not psychotherapy.
  • Breathwork Class
    Breathwork Class
    A 90-minute class using simple, science-backed breathing techniques to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and gently support grief and emotional release. You’ll be lying or sitting comfortably while you’re guided step by step—no experience needed, just a willingness to breathe. $25 per class.
  • Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    A 90-minute gentle yoga and sound bath class to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and softly support emotional release. You’ll move and then rest in comfortable poses while immersed in soothing sound—no experience needed, just an open mind. $25 per class.
  • EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day live in-person training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work.
  • Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class $55
    Breathwork Class $55
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body.
  • Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body. This class is approximately 80 minutes.
  • EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499 8:00am-3:30pm
  • March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Grief & Grounding $25
    Grief & Grounding $25
    Experience 90 minutes of Mindful Meditation, Gentle Movement & Breathwork led by a licensed therapist from the Trauma & Grief Institute. 
  • Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Multiple Dates
    $375 + HST for Five Sessions Monday Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, June 2 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EST EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice

Self-Care Groups

A supportive space to pause, reset, and learn practical mind–body tools like grounding, boundary-setting, and nervous system regulation to help you care for yourself in everyday life.

  • Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    A three-week, art-based support group for anyone carrying grief into the holiday season. Through guided art activities and shared reflection, you’ll have space to express your feelings and honour your memories. No art experience needed. $147 for all classes.
  • Women’s Self-Care Circle
    Women’s Self-Care Circle
    A women’s circle focused on self-care, practical tools, and connection. Each session offers gentle discussion and strategies around themes like stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. This is a supportive group, not therapy. $75 registration is for 3 meet-ups, 2nd Monday of the month.
  • EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF is a 2-day live virtual training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • From Burnout to Balance
    From Burnout to Balance
    For anyone feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode, this weekend centres on letting go, gaining clarity, and restoring balance. At a quiet lakeside retreat, therapy-informed practices combine with sauna time, gentle yoga, breathwork, and evening campfires.
  • Autumn Shift
    Autumn Shift
    For anyone ready to gently let go and open up to what’s next, this autumn weekend offers mindful mobility, guided relaxation, reflection on the past, journalling, and simple release practices. Suitable for all bodies and life seasons; wellness-focused, not psychotherapy.
  • Breathwork Class
    Breathwork Class
    A 90-minute class using simple, science-backed breathing techniques to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and gently support grief and emotional release. You’ll be lying or sitting comfortably while you’re guided step by step—no experience needed, just a willingness to breathe. $25 per class.
  • Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    A 90-minute gentle yoga and sound bath class to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and softly support emotional release. You’ll move and then rest in comfortable poses while immersed in soothing sound—no experience needed, just an open mind. $25 per class.
  • EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day live in-person training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work.
  • Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class $55
    Breathwork Class $55
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body.
  • Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body. This class is approximately 80 minutes.
  • EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499 8:00am-3:30pm
  • March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Grief & Grounding $25
    Grief & Grounding $25
    Experience 90 minutes of Mindful Meditation, Gentle Movement & Breathwork led by a licensed therapist from the Trauma & Grief Institute. 
  • Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Multiple Dates
    $375 + HST for Five Sessions Monday Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, June 2 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EST EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice

Evening Exhale Classes

Gentle, evening candlelit sessions that blend sound, slow movement, or breathwork, to help you release the day and settle your nervous system.

  • Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    A three-week, art-based support group for anyone carrying grief into the holiday season. Through guided art activities and shared reflection, you’ll have space to express your feelings and honour your memories. No art experience needed. $147 for all classes.
  • Women’s Self-Care Circle
    Women’s Self-Care Circle
    A women’s circle focused on self-care, practical tools, and connection. Each session offers gentle discussion and strategies around themes like stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. This is a supportive group, not therapy. $75 registration is for 3 meet-ups, 2nd Monday of the month.
  • EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF is a 2-day live virtual training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • From Burnout to Balance
    From Burnout to Balance
    For anyone feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode, this weekend centres on letting go, gaining clarity, and restoring balance. At a quiet lakeside retreat, therapy-informed practices combine with sauna time, gentle yoga, breathwork, and evening campfires.
  • Autumn Shift
    Autumn Shift
    For anyone ready to gently let go and open up to what’s next, this autumn weekend offers mindful mobility, guided relaxation, reflection on the past, journalling, and simple release practices. Suitable for all bodies and life seasons; wellness-focused, not psychotherapy.
  • Breathwork Class
    Breathwork Class
    A 90-minute class using simple, science-backed breathing techniques to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and gently support grief and emotional release. You’ll be lying or sitting comfortably while you’re guided step by step—no experience needed, just a willingness to breathe. $25 per class.
  • Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    A 90-minute gentle yoga and sound bath class to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and softly support emotional release. You’ll move and then rest in comfortable poses while immersed in soothing sound—no experience needed, just an open mind. $25 per class.
  • EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day live in-person training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work.
  • Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class $55
    Breathwork Class $55
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body.
  • Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body. This class is approximately 80 minutes.
  • EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499 8:00am-3:30pm
  • March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Grief & Grounding $25
    Grief & Grounding $25
    Experience 90 minutes of Mindful Meditation, Gentle Movement & Breathwork led by a licensed therapist from the Trauma & Grief Institute. 
  • Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Multiple Dates
    $375 + HST for Five Sessions Monday Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, June 2 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EST EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice

Retreat Programs

Follow a journey from stabilizing your nervous system, to releasing emotional blocks, integrating insight, reconnecting with the body, and emerging with renewed clarity and purpose.

  • Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    Honouring My Grief Over the Holidays
    2 days to the event
    Sun, Nov 23
    Nepean Creative Arts Centre
    A three-week, art-based support group for anyone carrying grief into the holiday season. Through guided art activities and shared reflection, you’ll have space to express your feelings and honour your memories. No art experience needed. $147 for all classes.
  • Women’s Self-Care Circle
    Women’s Self-Care Circle
    45 days to the event
    Mon, Jan 05
    Trauma & Grief Institute
    A women’s circle focused on self-care, practical tools, and connection. Each session offers gentle discussion and strategies around themes like stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship challenges. This is a supportive group, not therapy. $75 registration is for 3 meet-ups, 2nd Monday of the month.
  • EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    EMDR-GRIEF February 2-3, 2026
    73 days to the event
    Mon, Feb 02
    Virtual Training
    EMDR-GRIEF is a 2-day live virtual training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • From Burnout to Balance
    From Burnout to Balance
    175 days to the event
    Fri, May 15
    Lehlewa Lakeside Retreat
    For anyone feeling overwhelmed, depleted, or stuck in survival mode, this weekend centres on letting go, gaining clarity, and restoring balance. At a quiet lakeside retreat, therapy-informed practices combine with sauna time, gentle yoga, breathwork, and evening campfires.
  • Autumn Shift
    Autumn Shift
    357 days to the event
    Fri, Nov 13
    Lehlewa Lakeside Retreat
    For anyone ready to gently let go and open up to what’s next, this autumn weekend offers mindful mobility, guided relaxation, reflection on the past, journalling, and simple release practices. Suitable for all bodies and life seasons; wellness-focused, not psychotherapy.
  • Breathwork Class
    Breathwork Class
    Offered Monthly Friday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm
    Nepean Creative Arts Centre
    A 90-minute class using simple, science-backed breathing techniques to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and gently support grief and emotional release. You’ll be lying or sitting comfortably while you’re guided step by step—no experience needed, just a willingness to breathe. $25 per class.
  • Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    Sound Bath & Yoga Class
    Offered Monthly Friday Evenings 7:00-8:30pm
    Nepean Creative Arts Centre
    A 90-minute gentle yoga and sound bath class to calm your nervous system, ease stress, and softly support emotional release. You’ll move and then rest in comfortable poses while immersed in soothing sound—no experience needed, just an open mind. $25 per class.
  • EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF November 6-7, 2025
    Thu, Nov 06
    Ottawa
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day live in-person training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499
  • Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday June 2, 11:00am EST
    Mon, Jun 02
    Zoom
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF May 8-9, 2025
    Thu, May 08
    Live Virtual
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work.
  • Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday May 5, 11:00am EST
    Mon, May 05
    Zoom
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class $55
    Breathwork Class $55
    Mon, Apr 28
    Beyond Yoga Studio in Kanata
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body.
  • Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    Group 1 Monday April 7, 11:00am EST
    Mon, Apr 07
    Zoom
    $75 + HST per Session EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Breathwork Class March 13th $55
    Thu, Mar 13
    Ottawa
    Join us at Beyond Yoga in Kanata! Experience deep relaxation and emotional release through guided breathwork, a transformative practice for mind and body. This class is approximately 80 minutes.
  • EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    EMDR-GRIEF March 6-7, 2025
    Thu, Mar 06
    Ottawa
    EMDR-GRIEF is a full 2-day training, offering EMDR trained clinicians the opportunity to deepen their expertise in EMDR and grief work. $499 8:00am-3:30pm
  • March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2 from 11am-12pm EST: $300
    Mon, Mar 03
    Zoom
    EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice
  • Grief & Grounding $25
    Grief & Grounding $25
    Thu, Feb 27
    Ottawa
    Experience 90 minutes of Mindful Meditation, Gentle Movement & Breathwork led by a licensed therapist from the Trauma & Grief Institute. 
  • Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Group 2 Mondays 1:30pm EST
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Feb 03
    Zoom
    $375 + HST for Five Sessions Monday Feb 3, Mar 3, Apr 7, May 5, June 2 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm EST EMDR certification is just the beginning!  Enhance your confidence  Sharpen your EMDR skills  Meet other awesome practitioners  Consultation dates are open to all levels of practice

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