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Event

Stopping the Violence Outreach Group

Details
Location
YWCA Semlin Gardens,1975 E 12th Ave, Vancouver, BC
Time
January 13 - March 17, 2026 - 10:30am to 6:00pm
Event Description

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 - January to March 2026

  • Jan 13, 10:30am - 12pm Understanding Change and Transitions: A walk-through of change and transition stages and understanding the stage you are at with Mabel.
  • Jan 29, 4pm - 6pm Sound Bowls and Healing: Learn simple breathing techniques for relaxation and sound bowl healing with Rachel. Dress in comfortable clothes. 
  • Feb 10, 10:30am – 12pm Goal-Setting: Why and how to set goals with Mabel.
  • Feb 24, 10:30am – 12pm Dancing with Pain: A rejuvenating self-care workshop incorporating Reiki, cranial sacral, movement and meditation led by Yin.
  • March 10, 10:30am – 12pm Vision Boards: Create your own vision boards transforming your dreams for your life and future into goals with Mabel.
  • March 17, 4pm – 6pm Reclaiming Touch: Reclaim touch through learning self-massage techniques and receive self-care gifts. Led by yoga teacher Farah.
     

(Supplies are provided for all of the workshops)