Workshops

Upcoming Workshops

September 28, 2023

Get to Know Your Blood Markers

Cristina Tahoces, Registered Natural Nutritional Consultant Practitioner and Barbara Brown, RP 

Struggling with anxiety in your perimenopausal years? For many women in perimenopausal years, anxiety can worsen. Understanding your bloodwork can give you very clear direction as to how to adjust your nutrition & lifestyle to really maximize the benefit of your mental health therapies. 

Our mind & body are one.  Understanding the interplay is crucial. Join Cristina and Barbara to learn more about how your Blood Markers could help you move more effectively through the physical and psychological challenges of your perimenopausal years. 

Cost: FREE

This workshop will be held via Zoom on Thurs. Sept. 28th at 7:00pm EST.  

Registration via Calendly.

October 26, 2023

CrossTalk: Conversations between Women about Peri & Post Menopausal Mental Health

Cristina Tahoces, Registered Natural Nutritional Consultant Practitioner and Barbara Brown, RP 

Struggling with anxiety in your perimenopausal years? Barbara Brown & Cristina Tahoces are hosting a Sharing Circle on mental health needs for peri and post menopausal women. Special guests will be offering their lived experience.

Cost: FREE

This workshop will be held via Zoom on Thurs. Oct. 26th at 7:30pm EST.  

Registration via Zoom

November 16, 2023

When You Lose the One You Love – Pet Loss Sharing Circle

Myroslava Tyzkyj, RP, RVT and Barbara Brown, RP 

Pet loss is a powerful bereavement that can open and unsettle us. Sometimes it can be surprising. But the kind of unconditional love we often feel for – and receive from – our pets touches our hearts deeply. Our animal companions change us, as does our loss of them. Making space for our grief is essential.

Cost: FREE

This sharing circle will be held via Zoom on Thursday, November 16, 7:30 pm EST  

2024 Dates: 7:30 pm EST on Feb 15, May 16, Aug 15, Nov 14. Registration will be posted ~1 month before each date.

Registration via Zoom

Past Workshops

April 9, 2022

Self-Compassion: Time to Look Inward Series

RedBird Team, Workshop Presenters

6 YOUTUBE VIDEOS *Dec 17, 2021 – March 18, 2022
LIZ BOSTWICK

4 WEEKS INSTAGRAM *Jan 17 – Feb 11, 2022
ANN ROGERSON

1 VIRTUAL WORKSHOP *April 9, 2022
REDBIRD TEAM

Explore pathways to embody self-compassion and strategies to stay well during this demanding time.

September 20, 2023

Grief at Work:
How unsupported grief at work is impacting your business and what you can do about it

Suzanne Jabour, Grief Educator, Transformational Coach and Workshop Leader

In this workshop we’ll share how grief shows up at work and what we can do to better support staff and customers who are experiencing it. We will also explore different ways grief is created at work and how we can build a workplace culture that acknowledges it. You will leave with skills, tools and mindsets that will put you at the forefront of this shift from isolation to connection in times of loss.

August 21, 2023

When You Lose the One You Love, Pet Loss

Myroslava Tyzkyj, RP, RVT and Barbara Brown, RP 

Pet loss is a powerful bereavement that can open and unsettle us. Sometimes it can be surprising. But the kind of unconditional love we often feel for – and receive from – our pets touches our hearts deeply. Our animal companions change us, as does our loss of them. Making space for our grief is essential.

July 13, 2023

Bringing Ritual in to Mourning

Jonathan Morgan, RP(Qualifying), Dip Hon, B.A. Hon, MPS

This virtual workshop provides a way to honour loved ones through ritual. It includes brief descriptions of rituals and a formal ritual, in which participants are invited to partake.

June 20, 2023

Fundamentals of Grief and Mourning

Jonathan Morgan, RP(Qualifying), Dip Hon, B.A. Hon, MPS

This workshop provided a framework of the grief process. Participants learned mourning styles and coping strategies for this natural part of life.

March 1 – March 31, 2023

SELF-EMPOWERMENT Instagram Series

Malgosia Wenderski, Therapist-in-Training

This month-long series is for anyone on the journey of enhancing their confidence and mental wellness.

March 11, 2023

Mindfulness Strategies to Address Burnout in Parents of Neurodivergent Children

Linda Moradzadeh, Therapist-in-Training

Learn strategies to reduce burnout and change your relationship with yourself and your child(ren).

January 12, 2023

HUNGRY HEART: Break Free from Emotional Eating and Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food

Jaime Saibil, Author & Psychotherapist, Workshop Presenter

Are you tired of failed diets and exercise programs?
Are you looking to be in love with your body and achieve a healthy lifestyle?
This may be the webinar for you!

November 26, 2022

Improve Your Gut-Brain Connection: Easy & Nutritious Cooking Class

Chef Pierre & Dr. Anne-Marie Lacroix, Naturopath

Learn important cooking foundations to live a healthy lifestyle while becoming knowledgeable about the hidden science of making the perfect soup.

November 30, 2022

Strategies for Seniors & Their Caregivers to Cope with Depression

Workshop Presenters: Jessica Weeks, RP & Paulina Camino, RP(Qualifying)

Hosted by: Vintage Fitness

This webinar is for you if:

  • You would like to learn more about how depression affects seniors
  • You or a loved one is suffering with sadness or depression
  • You would like to learn some strategies to manage your mood as winter approaches

November 16, 23, 30 and Dec 7, 2022

Challenging the Narrative: Cultivating a healthy body image

Ann Rogerson, RPQ, Workshop Presenter

An introductory workshop series designed to help you explore, understand and cultivate different components of positive body image. Each workshop will include an educational portion, an activity and group discussion to nurture reflection, support and community. All are welcome. Spaces limited.

October 23, 2022

Expressive Arts Therapy

Amelia Deng, RP(Qualifying), BA, MEd

This free workshop explored the important connection between the food you eat and your mental health. Agenda items included:

  • Introduction
  • Expressive arts theories
  • Exercises
  • Cinematographic themes

October 22, 2022

The Gut-Brain Connection: Nutrition to Your Support Mental Health

Krista Znebel, Registered Holistic Nutritionist
This free workshop explored the important connection between the food you eat and your mental health. Agenda items included:

  • how food plays a key role in inflammation
  • how inflammation in your gut can affect your brain
  • eating habits to improve your digestion
  • how to reduce inflammation naturally
  • Inflammatory food list

September 28, 2022

FREE WEBINAR for Those Working in Animal Care Services & Registered Veterinary Technicians

Myroslava Tyzkyj, BA, RP, RVT, Workshop Presenter
Do you love working with animals but are feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? Is it getting harder to make it through shifts or taking you longer to recover on your days off? Do you feel lost as to how to get your energy back?
This webinar can help you learn to better cope with the demands of the job you love, and feel like yourself again.

February 21 – March 28, 2022

Pet Loss Bereavement Support Group

Myroslava Tyzkyj, RPQ, RVT, Workshop Presenter
With over 20 years working with animals, Myroslava Tyzkyj, welcomes all those needing a safe and supportive place to grieve the loss of your pet companions. This will be an intimate group – only 6 spots available – and runs for 6 weeks.

November 6, 2021

LETTING GO OF PERFECTIONISM: What if “Good Enough” is Good Enough?

Nic Cadman, Workshop Presenter
Are you hoping to reduce the anxiety and stress of perfectionism? Would you like to learn new skills for dealing with perfectionistic tendencies? Redbird Therapy Centre offers this workshop for people who identify as perfectionists looking to make a change. This workshop discusses how perfectionism works and ways to manage its impacts. Lecture, discussion, and experiential activities. (previously offered: January 30 and February 6, 2020)

March 11, 2020

Embodied Liberation: Facilitating Healing, Recovery & Transformation

Shalyn Isaacs, Workshop Presenter
Systemic oppression experiences live in the body of those from marginalized groups. How do we release limiting beliefs to promote healing? How can we embody liberation? What will happen when you start feeling your body is a home? Utilizing somatic frameworks, participants will create and embody narratives of empowerment. 

Partnership

February 15, 2022

Back Pain and Sciatica Relief

Michelle DeMarchi and Sarah DeBoer, Workshop Presenters
Michelle DeMarchi and Sarah DeBoer are physiotherapists in Bloor West and they’re forever changing how people are overcoming back pain and sciatica. They’ve helped thousands of patients overcome pain and get back to doing things they love…and they shared the secrets of how to conquer back pain!