Stopping the Violence Outreach Group

An empowering space for self-identifying women who have experienced violence. We run several drop-in workshops a month ranging from expressive arts, to yoga and grief walks. All workshops are based at YWCA Semlin Gardens. 

Dates and times vary.

Current Workshop Offerings - September to November 2025

• Sept 9, 10:30am - 12:00pm | Goal Setting Vision Boards: Holding Space for your Dreams. Set timely and achievable life goals with Mabel creating a personalized vision board of a brighter future.
• Sept 24, 3:00pm – 5:00pm | Travel Shrines - Join Gretchen Ladd, Art Therapist, to create, decorate and personalize a small tin shrine to carry your dreams.
• Oct 14, 10:30am – 12:00pm | From Stress to De-stress - A Walk-Through of Stress Management: Learn effective strategies that can help manage stress with Mabel.
• Oct 23, 4:00pm – 6:00pm | Sound Bowls and Healing - Join Rachel for an immersive sound and breath experience and learn calming breathing techniques. Dress in comfortable clothes.
• Nov 18, 10:30am – 12:00pm | Self-Care - Practicing Self-Kindness - You deserve it: explore self-care activities that promote and enhance wellness with Mabel.
• Nov 27, 10:00am – 12:00pm | Blue Holidays - Join YWCA staff and grief companion Lisa on a walk reflecting on loss and the stress of the holidays, which can be a challenging time. If it rains, the workshop will be indoors where we will create ornaments.

(Supplies are provided for all of the workshops)