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Healing Hearts: A Virtual Group for Survivors of All Genders (September 28, 2023 – November 21, 2023)

Healing Hearts is a support group for people of all genders who have had an experience of sexual violence or harassment. Join us to talk consent and pleasure, healthy boundaries, intimacy after trauma, and more at these free monthly drop-in meetings. Attendance at every meeting is welcome but not required. Register to receive session details in […]

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Sept. 28: Healing Hearts Survivor Group and the Seven Grandfather Teachings

Join us on Thursday, September 28, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We’ll be joined virtually by facilitator Aqua Nibii Waawaaskone, who will be leading a circle and guided meditation on the 7 Grandfather Teachings. This workshop is a beautiful exploration, where survivors are invited […]

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Restorative Reading: Our Book Club for Joyful, Healing, and Radical Reads is BACK

We know it can be tough to find time and motivation to read, especially when school and work stressors are at their peak.  Restorative Reading is all about building-up a community of readers who encourage each other to read when they can as a way to decompress and learn together. We also welcome members who […]

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Sept. 19: Queer Orientation: Reclaiming Pleasure for Queer Survivors and Allies with Marlee Liss

This virtual workshop on Reclaiming Pleasure will be facilitated by award-winning Somatic Educator, Restorative Justice Advocate, and Speaker Marlee Liss as a part of Queer Orientation at the University of Toronto. We’ll be talking about understanding trauma responses and trauma-informed intimacy skills, sifting out authentic desires from societal sexual scripts, building associations between pleasure and safety, and […]

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Sept.13: Deeper Dive Session: Bedroom Communication and Confidence Skills with Luna Matatas

If you’ve ever felt unconfident or confused about approaching pleasure with partners – you are definitely not alone. Most of us weren’t taught skills that would help us navigate dating, sex and relationships. Being happy and confident in intimate experiences isn’t about what you look like, it’s about having skills in self-awareness, good communication and […]

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Sept. 6 – Sept. 21: Intimacy After Trauma with Rae Szereszewski

Join us for this 4-part workshop series on intimacy, sex positivity, consent, and health decision-making practices. We’ll be talking about pleasure, empowerment, trauma and kink, and alternative relationship models. Sessions will occur virtually and in-person at UTSC: About Rae Rae Szereszewski is a certified sex educator and Options for Sexual Health SHEC graduate, and has […]

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Sept. 7: The Space Between Us: Consent and Healthy Relationships with Rania El Mugammar

Join us for this virtual, tri-campus orientation session offered in partnership with the Multi-Faith Centre! This slow paced and gentle conversation explores elements and practices of consent within a wide range of healthy relationship dynamics. This conversation is geared towards individuals from a wide range of faith backgrounds & welcomes various levels of comforts, experience, […]

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Connection, Community, & Consent: Building Skills for Healthy Relationships with Luna Matatas

Join us for an orientation keynote presentation on care, consent, rejection, and boundaries. See your orientation schedule for campus-specific date and time info. Are you ready to dive into the world of healthy relationships, communication, and consent? You might be feeling both excited and nervous about exploring new connections and understanding boundaries. Not to mention, figuring […]

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June 28: Acts of Resistance: 2SLGBTQ+ Self-Defence Workshop (In-Person, UTSC)

Acts of Resistance is a program for 2SLGBTQ+ community members to heighten their sense of self-trust and awareness of their environment. Join us in-person on June 28 at UTSC’s Catalyst Centre from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. You can expect a combination of sit-down discussion, games and physical self-defence practice. This workshop offers participants an opportunity […]

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June 16: Healing and Hooping (In-Person, UTSC)

2SLGBTQ+ members of the UofT community and their allies are invited to join us in making their own hula hoops as we discuss the ways we can come together and support healing through community-based movement and creative expression. Moving our bodies is a powerful grounding and healing strategy – we welcome survivors and their allies […]