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:

  • "Connecting with the Embodied Self" Therapeutic Movement/Dance therapy groups, Expressive Arts and Mindfulness-based therapy and psychoeducational groups at George Brown College, offered each semester for 10 years (2015 - 2025)
  • "Discovery Circle" therapeutic arts workshop series 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" with YWCA Elm Centre
  • "Moving Sanctuary" with Sheena's Place
  • "Moving Sanctuary" Helix Healthcare Group Inc.
For adults over 65 who are interested in opportunities for movement, body-mind connection, joy, and community connection:
  • "Moving Sanctuary" at Vaughan Community Health Centre
  • "Therapeutic Movement" at B'Nai Brith Canada
  • "Creative Movement" workshop series at Holy Blossom Temple
Testimonials: 

"Dear Nadia, thank you so much for your time and dedication to the women YWCA-Elm Centre. I really enjoyed my experience in your classes and appreciated the women move, connect and laugh! Thank you!" Ruby Kaur, YWCA Elm Centre Community Engagement Worker: Mental Health and Well-Being

"Thank-you Nadia for bringing your peaceful and heart centered energy to our Women's Wellness Circle. Your inspired Moving Sanctuary offering was a wonderful way to connect with ourselves, our inner light and joy. The women said they benefited in many ways and the offering was exactly what they needed." Jill Hewlett, Brain Fitness Expert & Wellness Authority, Founder & Mentor of the Women's Wellness Circles. 


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

 

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