The Healing Collective

What is self-regulation and why do you want to grow this skill? So you can be less reactive and more responsive at home, at work, at life! You can do this by drawing on your own ability to self regulate, AKA self-soothe. In this workshop you will discover simple body based self-regulation tools and practices to improve your ability to stay strong, calm and grounded even in the chaos. You will experience first hand how these tools and practices can…

Being a parent can be overwhelming sometimes. Between schoolwork and schedules, it is tough to find time just to 'be' with our children...to relax, rest, and build connection. Yet our attachment to our children, and creating meaningful moments are the times we treasure most. Being a kid, can also be tough. Sometimes you feel anxious, and you need a little help to build your inner ninja. When parents and kids come together, for a time just to be together, good…

Join us for an evening of self-care - enjoy drinks and snacks at the Healing Collective on Friday November 23rd at 7:30pm to learn about the all natural, toxin-free skin care products and makeup offered by BeautyCounter. These products are amazing! They ban over 1,500 toxic or potentially toxic ingredients from their skin care products (far beyond what's required in the US and Canada) and *surprise* THEY WORK! My skin is looking and feeling better than ever and I want…

In the season of gifting and giving, it’s important to give yourself the same generosity you extend to others. Come infuse yourself with nourishing movement that allows you to sparkle! This workshop utilizes key foundational movements found in belly dance traditions that awaken new patterns in the body to access self-soothing and de-stressing techniques, and is especially designed for the holiday season. No previous dance experience necessary! Hosted by Shalia Khan.   In this workshop you will: Learn the connection between…

Are you interested in learning more about Babywearing? In this Babywearing 101 Workshop you will learn about safety, optimal positioning and the main categories of baby carriers, including: woven wraps, ring slings, meh dais, half-buckle and buckle carriers. Who: Anyone interested in Babywearing and Baby Carriers Where: Healing Collective - 2005 Danforth Ave, Toronto Ontario When: March 22, 2019 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: Donation Infants welcome Little Zen One will not be charging for the workshop, but…

Facilitated by Jessica Houghton (RP qualifying), this 10 week Dance Movement Psychotherapy group offers participants a chance to deepen their relationship with their body, needs, and self-care practice. Through accessing the wealth of information available to us in our bodies, we can start to get in touch with what we need, and offer ourselves the chance to have those needs met. Together we will begin the process of holding ourselves with compassion, practice listening to our body's cues, and develop…

(NO ART EXPERIENCE NEEDED)Hosted by Stephanie Chinn, this workshop is about the process of bringing out what is going on inside of not; not the product. So if you are new to painting or drawing...great! This is a meditative workshop where we get to know ourselves a little bit better and love ourselves, our authentic selves a little bit more. In this workshop we will reflect on how some of our toughest times can can create our most resilient selves…

Join us at the Healing Collective on April 27th from 9:30am - 4pm for a Day of Mindful Eating and Nutrition with Dr. Sylvi Martin, Naturopathic Doctor. IN THIS FULL-DAY GROUP PROGRAM, YOU WILL: Learn foundations of healthy, balanced nutrition Explore your level of hunger, fullness & satisfaction, along with body sensations and emotional factors that impact your eating habits Practice using mindful eating techniques to transform your relationship with food This full-day program was developed by Dr. Sylvi Martin,…

This trauma-informed all-levels practice is centred around a mind-body experience that cultivates self-awareness and a more compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you. With a focus on strength, mobility and nervous system regulation, you will discover how your body is designed to move, gain self-confidence, increase stress resilience, and improve your coordination and balance - from head to toes! Every week, through yoga, movement and other embodied practices, we will explore what it means to harness the resilience you…

This trauma-informed all-levels practice is centred around a mind-body experience that cultivates self-awareness and a more compassionate relationship with yourself and those around you. With a focus on strength, mobility and nervous system regulation, you will discover how your body is designed to move, gain self-confidence, increase stress resilience, and improve your coordination and balance - from head to toes! Every week, through yoga, movement and other embodied practices, we will explore what it means to harness the resilience you…

Simple, intimate parenthood minis with local photographer Zurry Donevan. Capture a breastfeeding session or your growing belly. Or a simple session with you and your child(ren). These sessions are meant to be intimate, therefore little to no props, wardrobe is available to help enhance the mood of these portraits. Cost: $180 + HST for 5 edited digital pictures (additional pictures available for purchase) 50% Non-refundable deposit required upon booking. Book here.

Simple, intimate parenthood minis with local photographer Zurry Donevan. Capture a breastfeeding session or your growing belly. Or a simple session with you and your child(ren). These sessions are meant to be intimate, therefore little to no props, wardrobe is available to help enhance the mood of these portraits. Cost: $180 + HST for 5 edited digital pictures (additional pictures available for purchase) 50% Non-refundable deposit required upon booking. Book here.

CreateBeing is excited to collaborate with embroidery artist, Tali Tjiang (IG: @talitjiang) to introduce the basics of embroidery! About this Event Tali will teach the fundamental stitches to create a piece for you to take home. She will guide you through different embroidery methods, tips to prepare the fabric, patterns and threads for the project. The goal for this workshop is to inspire you to explore this interest and explore this great craft. You will leave with basic knowledge/techniques, meet…

Join Victoria and Cherokee in an evening of deep relaxing "yoga sleep" supported by Reiki healing. Completely relax, release, and rejuvenate through intention setting, guided meditation and energy healing. Ages 16+ welcome. Contact Cherokee to register, $20 per person.   {image description: the above text written over a sea scape with a sailboat}

Sprouting Melodies Demonstration Join us for a live demonstration of Sprouting Melodies at the Healing Collective! You will have a chance to meet the instructor, learn a couple of songs to sing with your little ones, and ask any questions you may have. For more details and to RSVP, please visit the Facebook event. Registration is not strictly necessary but appreciated: it means that if the group gets too big I can open up additional slots. {image description: Sprouting Melodies…

Reading Tarot can be an intimidating process. There’s 78 different cards to learn and memorize, and countless symbols and mysterious arcana to decode in each one. It may feel like an impossible skill to master and we become reluctant to let go of the safety net of our guide books. And it is true that there is much wisdom contained in every deck, but what if we could reimagine the tarot not as a text that needs to be memorized…

Join Victoria and Cherokee in an evening of deep relaxing "yoga sleep" supported by Reiki healing. Completely relax, release, and rejuvenate through intention setting, guided meditation and energy healing. Ages 16+ welcome. Contact Cherokee to register, $20 per person.   {image description: the above text written over a sea scape with a sailboat}

Join us at the Healing Collective on October 2nd OR October 9th from 6-9pm for an evening of Mindful Eating and Nutrition with Dr. Sylvi Martin, Naturopathic Doctor. IN THIS SINGLE EVENING GROUP PROGRAM, YOU WILL: - Explore your level of hunger, fullness & satisfaction, along with body sensations and emotional factors that impact your eating habits - Practice using mindful eating techniques to transform your relationship with food - Learn foundations of healthy, balanced nutrition This introductory program was…

Move. Write. Grow. invites you on a journey of self-discovery using meditation, yoga and writing. The unique design of this workshop encourages participants to reflect on the things that are holding them back and motivates them to change their current thought patterns. This workshop begins with an opening meditation, followed by a journaling activity and is complete with a gentle yoga practice. No experience in yoga or writing is necessary. The writing portion of this workshop is done in the form of…

Learn to Needle Felt plant: A two-hour course for beginners Have you seen cute felted plant, and wanted to create one yourself? This class is for you! The art of felting is very simple; it is the process of interlocking fibers using a barbed needle and wool. It is also a meditative practice of weaving together your goals, fears, and love with every jab of the needle, creating something whole. During this 2-hour class, you will learn the basics of…

Peaceful parenting doesn’t mean the kids are in charge! Learn exactly what Peaceful Parenting is, why it’s important and how to apply it. I’ll teach you how to set kind, firm limits and get kids to cooperate using lots of empathy and support. Peaceful parenting is the best approach to raise resilient, successful, happy and emotionally intelligent kids. Bring your questions and challenges to this interactive workshop. Cost: $75 Per Person -or- Per Couple This workshop is right for you if:you…

Join David Jurasek and a passionate community of engaged parents and kids training together at the Healing Collective! In this intensely fun, dynamic training for parent and child dyads, you will learn the following essential life skills (not taught in schools, on screens or in books).   How to... * Focus our minds in 3 critical ways. * Evoke feelings of being valued and respected, in others. * De-escalate conflict and tension in yourself and your child. * Awaken vitality…

An 8 week support group for parents of school-aged children. We will provide a safe space to explore our own responses to parenting challenges, gain skills, and build connection and resilience. Topics will include: brain basics, emotion-regulation, guiding behaviours, mindfulness, self-compassion, acceptance and change. Facilitated by Yzobela Hyett. Learn more about Parenting with Connection here or email or email info@parentingwithconnection.com. Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm $200/per person Nov 11th- Jan 13th {image description: feet of people sitting in chairs in a row}

Our womb space is an energetic as well as physical centre of our body, containing our pelvic & reproductive organs. Many of us who struggle with a pelvic health issue, pelvic pain or discomfort benefit from a holistic approach that targets not only the physical, but the emotional and energetic levels of being. In this workshop, we will explore ways of tuning into our pelvic floor and womb space using mindful movement and breath to help us heal energy imbalances…

Restorative Bliss welcomes you to a space where you can let go, be cared for, and leave restored in mind, body and soul. Join us on Wednesday, December 18th from 7pm-8:15pm for south bath, that includes a grounding meditation and supportive hands-on Reiki.   Where: The Healing Collective When: Wednesday, December 18, 2019 from 7pm to 8:15pm. What: Sound Bath with grounding mediation and supportive hands-on Reiki. How much: $25+HST   You may register in advance for this event at…

Sprouting Melodies® is a music therapy based early childhood program designed and led by Board Certified Music Therapists to create child-centred musical experiences for the whole family in each and every music class. Sprouting Melodies integrates all that we, as music therapists, know about young children, development and musical responses. Sprouting Melodies provides consistent music experiences through which the child’s overall development is supported and strengthened. Parents are given specific tools and music strategies to support their child’s growth at…

Mindful Goal Coaching is a 90-minute introductory workshop rooted in the practical and proven methodology of goal setting used in corporations like TOMS, VEGA, pwc and lululemon. Mindfulness practices like breathing and meditation are integrated into the workshop and participants leave with actionable goals, a clear visions and tools and techniques to keep grounded. Thursday, January 30 6:30pm-8pm Cost: $35, Register here.   Liz Eustace is a certified coach, meditation practitioner, certified yoga instructor and health and wellness facilitator with…

Our womb space is an energetic as well as physical centre of our body, containing our pelvic & reproductive organs. Many of us who struggle with a pelvic health issue, pelvic pain or discomfort benefit from a holistic approach that targets not only the physical, but the emotional and energetic levels of being. In this workshop, we will explore ways of tuning into our pelvic floor and womb space using mindful movement and breath to help us heal energy imbalances…

Grief-Sensitive Yoga with Stephanie Stevenson This 4 week pre-registered series is designed to release grief through connection and movement. No experience necessary. Please bring your own yoga mat.   Thursday February 6th  7:45pm- 8:45pm Thursday February 13th  7:45pm- 8:45pm Thursday February 20th  7:45pm- 8:45pm Thursday February 27th 7:45pm-8:45pm Investment: $70 Please register via email at metahealthtoronto@gmail.com. Limited spots available. Registration will be open until Wednesday January 22nd. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact…

Coming home to our bodies is sometimes fought with joy and pain. Experiences; such as, force migration, colonization, & slavery can often disconnect people from their inner wisdom. The disconnection can be the result of trauma, and thoughts of home can feel overwhelming. Home is not simply a place, but it's our language; our culture; our ancestors; and spirituality. Our home helps us makes sense of the world around us, because we know who we are, despite what life challenges…

Establishing a simple yet efficient skin care ritual is extremely important especially during the long winter months. We often neglect taking care of our skin properly because we view it as another thing to take care. However, our skin needs proper care in order to thrive and stay healthy. In this workshop, you will learn how to create your own skin care ritual to • gently oil cleanse your skin • do a mild exfoliation • use facial mists and…

This group is for widows/widowers who have experienced the loss of their partner. It is a safe space that will honour and support your journey through grief. In this group, we will discuss the current culture of grief and how to navigate expectations you may feel of yourself or from others. We will break down myths of grief: what you feel you are are “supposed to” do or feel, and help you to cultivate a sense peace with your unique…

SoundTogether is an innovative musical workshop designed to empower our freedom of expression and to deepen our connection with others through the uplifting and unifying experience of playing music and singing together as a group.  Everyone is welcome, no musical background required! Please bring a water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Extra percussion instruments are provided, and you are also welcome to bring a musical instrument. $10-$20 PWYC  How SoundTogether works: Gathered in a circle, participants are guided through a…

This workshop will be hosted by Illustrator and writer Stephanie Chinn. Exploring new hobbies of self-expression can feel scary. In this workshop, we will explore ourselves creatively, dive into courage and paint from where we are currently at on our paths. Life can be so busy and we can forget the importance on tuning into our deep desire to be creative. We believe everyone is creative and it is just a matter of accessing it. Stephanie will share on her…

An 8 week support group for parents of school-aged children. We will provide a safe space to explore our own responses to parenting challenges, gain skills and build connection and resilience. Topics will include: brain basics, emotion-regulation, guiding behaviours, mindfulness, self-compassion, acceptance and change. Facilitated by Yzobela Hyett and Suzanne Siskind. Learn more about Parenting with Connection here  or email info@parentingwithconnection.com. Monday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm $260/per person Mar 23 - May 25 (No group on Easter Monday or Victoria Day.) {image description:…