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Community Announcements:
From time to time, notices of workshops or other events related to the practice of counselling and beneficial to your mental well-being will be listed here.
Feel free to bookmark this page and check back regularly, as it is frequently updated.
Healing through Theatre
Enjoy a day of playful and imagination exploration, challenging beliefs and removing blocks to self-awareness, healing, and growth.
Date and time: Saturday, May 23th, 2012  10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: $80.00 including HST.
Pre-registration required - call 416 766-7321 or contact Stephen Douglas.

Terry Segal's Monthly Drumming Workshops
Experience the benefits of drumming, self-expression, creativity and play. All levels of drumming experience are welcome.
Program Focus: - Learn West African Ensemble rhythms, global grooves and accompaniment parts on world percussion; claves, bells and
shakers - infused with your own creativity and unique voice. Develop hand drumming (djembe and dundun) techniques. Gain confidence
playing in a group, listening, communication and leadership development. Connect with yourself and others through music. Have FUN!
Some djembes are provided or bring your own.
Time: 7:30 to 9:15 pm  Wednesdays
Cost: 3 classes $60 + HST ($67.80) or single class $25 + HST = $28.25
Location: 111 Bathurst Street, Toronto
For more information, contact Terri Segal at 416 662-6488 or email Terri.

Branch Out Theatre Workshops' - Theatre Games!
Don't miss this joyful variety of movement, improvisation, storytelling and character building games that focus on creative self-expression and
community building! Facilitated by Naomi Tessler, MA Educational Theatre (N.Y.U.). NO theatre experience necessary!  
For more info, call 416 910-4972 or email Naomi.

Discover your Inner Self
According to Native American legend, the horse is a gift from eagle making the difference between a prosperous life and a struggle to survive.
Horses inspire our dreams and awaken our creativity. In this two-day introductory workshop in facilitated equine therapy you will expand your
awareness, learn the message behind your emotions, learn to set healthy boundaries, and experience authentic community. This workshop
brings you together with horses in a fun, safe, and unique experience. All of the exercises are done on the ground. No horse experience is
necessary.
Workshop dates: August 13-14, 2011. 9:30 - 5:30 daily. Tuition: $390 plus taxes, includes lunches, snacks, all horse activities and materials.
To register, of for more information, contact Wendy or Andre at Horse Spirit Connections (Tottenham) 905 936-4450.

Restorative Yoga Workshop
Relax your body, restore your energy, rejuvenate your spirit and clear space within. This will be an intimate class wherein you will move your
body through a series of restorative poses with Tracy Currie (Metta Movement Arts). Every student will receive hands-on Thai Yoga Massage
style assists to help deepen the experience and release into each restorative.
Dates and times to be confirmed for the fall. Location: Mindful Movement Centre, 68 Scollard Avenue, 3rd fl (at Bay St.), Toronto.
Class size is limited to only 10 people so register early at www.mindfulmovementcentre.com to secure your spot!  

Career Action Primer workshop series:
Career workshops for people in all kinds of creative fields who are in flux, in a rut, or looking for a boost as they find a way to do their art and
live well.  Admission is only $20 and everyone is welcome. Facilitated by Anne Carbert, Career Counsellor and Transition Coach.
Location: Carrot Common Meeting Room, 348 Danforth Ave. Click here for dates and details, or call 647-378-1325.

BellyLaugh: The Yoga of Laughter
Come play for two and a half hours with Valerie Moysey at Verity. Unwind.  Relax. Take a break. This is a fun, experiential workshop of play.
Everyone is welcome, introverts and extroverts alike!  Please wear loose and comfortable clothing and bring a blanket or yoga mat if you have
one. Valerie Moysey, B.A., CST, LMT has been facilitating classes, workshops, and ongoing practice groups in personal growth for six years.  
Location: Verity (located at 111d Queen St. E).  To register email the concierge at Verity at concierge@verity.ca or call (416) 368-6006 x 221.   
note:
If you are a counsellor or health care provider and have an event you wish to inform the community of in or near Toronto, Oakville, Mississauga, or Burlington,
send me a notice by email (100 words max. incl. address to link to if desired) and if suitable I will post it when current (one month).