Therapeutic Movement/Dance and Mindfulness-based Groups
Customized Therapeutic Groups for adults and young adults who are experiencing diverse challenges, including mental health challenges and disconnection from community.
Groups intend to foster a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for participants to connect with themselves and each other, learn new skills, feel nourished and rejuvenated. Groups incorporate gently guided therapeutic movement/dance to music, expressive arts and mindfulness practices. All activities and processes are tailed to participants unique needs. Please find more details in the description of groups offered in the past below.
Past groups and workshops offered:
For university and college students experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, and disconnection from community who would like to be more connected with themselves, find more ease, peace, self confidence, connection, belonging:
- "The Inner Well: Connecting with the Embodied Self" Therapeutic Movement/Dance therapy groups, Mindfulness-based therapy and psychoeducational groups at George Brown College, offered each semester for 10 years (2015 - 2025)
- "Discovery Circle" group with therapeutic movement and mindfulness practices at the University of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre
- "Art of Peace and Power Within" mindfulness-based psychoeducational groups at the Ontario College of Art and Design University, offered each semester for 2 years
For adults experiencing mental health challenges and wishing to cultivate more compassionate connection with themselves, find greater self-expression, and find more community connection:
- "Moving Sanctuary" therapeutic movement/dance group with YWCA Elm Centre
- "Moving Sanctuary" therapeutic movement/dance workshops with Sheena's Place
- "Moving Sanctuary" therapeutic movement/dance workshops with Helix Healthcare Group Inc.
- "Moving Sanctuary" therapeutic movement/dance group at Vaughan Community Health Centre
- "Therapeutic Movement" group at B'Nai Brith Canada
- "Creative Movement" group at Holy Blossom Temple
Facilitated by Nadia Stolpner, MSW RSW. Nadia holds a Masters degree in Social Work and professional trainings in leading mindfulness and therapeutic movement/dance-based groups and workshops. She has been facilitating therapeutic movement and mindfulness-based groups for 15 years.
For more information please contact Nadia Stolpner here or at 647-836-1251, nadiastolpner@gmail.com