The Art of Wintering | FREE Open House

As the days shorten and you feel the “pull” of winter to go inward, come join us at our 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, where we will explore the concept of 𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜.

We invite you to embrace the wisdom of winter. Too often, busy schedules, holiday overwhelm, and New Year expectations keep us in a frenzied state during the winter. All the while our body-mind-soul is asking for rest.

Winter is a natural “fallow” or rest period. Nature shows us this. It is an incubator for the spring. When we embrace the winter season and get reflective, gentle, and restorative – we fill our cups. Then we have the energy to create, serve, and connect when we are ready.

We are opening the doors to our cozy home at We Thrive and inviting you, your friends, and your family to join us! This is a drop-in event. Although registrations are much-appreciated xo.

❄️ Enjoy FREE workshops and discussion circles in our beautiful studio.
❄️ Indulge in FREE shoulder massages!
❄️ Tour our gorgeous centre.
❄️ Enter to WIN all kinds of giveaways!
❄️ Meet our incredible team! Ask our practitioners your questions and learn from them.

► This is a drop-in event. Please drop in between 4:00 – 8:00pm.
There are lots of fun things to do, even if you don’t wish to participate in the studio. We appreciate you registering your plan to attend at the link below. This is a courtesy and is not required to attend.
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FREE PRIVATE MEETING:
Registered Social Worker Breanna Shanque (MSW) is offering complimentary PRIVATE introductory meetings during the Open House. These mini-sessions are perfect for folks who are interested in learning more about what to expect from therapy with Breanna. They are available to book between 6:00 to 7:00pm during the Open House.
►BOOK ONLINE
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FREE MASSAGES!
Registered Massage Therapist Kim Harding and Certified Esthetician Efthimia McEvoy will both be providing FREE mini-massages at our Open House. These are first-come, first-served at the event. Kim will provide shoulder massages and Mia will provide hand massages. Drop-in and enjoy!

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FREE STUDIO PROGRAMS:

► If you want to participate in our FREE studio programming, we do recommend registering to avoid disappointment. You are welcome to come to the Open House without registration and see if there are spots still left in the classes/circles. But if you pre-register, we will hold your spot. If for some reason, you can’t attend the program(s), please give us a call so that we can release your spot for someone else. Thank you for this kindness. (Our #: 613-779-7277) We are asking folks to register for 3 programs max, so that more people can participate.

4:30pm | What are Emotions and What Do We Do With Them? 
In this session, Registered Social Worker (MSW) Kristen MacCarthy, will teach you how to feel and excavate wisdom or guidance from uncomfortable and even painful emotions. Tips and tricks will be shared on how to handle big and small emotions to allow them to flow through rather than become stuck and stagnant. This is an introduction to skills that are built upon in therapy. These tools will help develop a sense of resiliency and begin a deep repair of our relationships with ourselves and others.

5:00pm | Meditation: Warming from Within
Don’t give yourself the cold shoulder! Join Certified Meditation and Alignment Coach Stef Bourke for this mini-guided meditation session to help you tap into your inner warmth this winter. Meet other folks interested in learning to develop a meditation practice, and enjoy this opportunity to slow down and tune in.

5:30pm | The Art of Rest & Reflection: Exploring the Nine Types of Rest
As we prepare for the slow winter months, let us explore the topic of deep rest through self-reflection. Join We Thrive Co-Founder Sarah Hutchison for this discussion circle on the Nine Types of Rest and participate in reflection exercises designed to help you create habits that honour your needs.

6:00pm | Understanding Your Pelvic Floor
Join Registered Physiotherapist Leslie Richards in a discussion circle to learn about pelvic health physiotherapy. Discuss the anatomy and functions of the Pelvic Floor muscles, the symptoms we can experience when our pelvic floor muscles are not functioning well, and how we can relieve these symptoms.

6:30pm | Deepen Your Healing with Breathwork
Learn what makes Breathwork the #1 self-healing modality! Join Breanne Queen, Certified Holistic Nutritionist, Breathwork Facilitator, and Somatic Coach to learn about the profound healing abilities of your breath. If you’ve been struggling with health issues, are on a healing journey, or are stressed and anxious, this workshop is for you! You will learn how breathwork improves your health and well-being, is an effective stress relief tool, how to use breathwork in your daily life, and experience an expert-guided session.

7:00pm | What the Heck is Hypnosis and How Will it Help Me?
Join Certified Consulting Hypnotist Carrie Taylor for this discussion circle on hypnosis and all the ways it can help you gain control over undesired behaviors and cope better with anxious feelings, physical pain, stress, or poor sleep. Hypnosis is also a deeply relaxing experience that helps to restore calm and peace in the body and mind. Come ask your questions, and Carrie will help you understand this interesting and effective modality better.

7:30pm | Wintering with Mental Wellness
Join Registered Psychotherapist Sarah Angela Clarke for this crash course in mental wellness tools to be your best self throughout the season. Sarah Angela will share some essential psychotherapy foundational principles that you can adopt, adapt, tweak and/or expand upon. Use what you learn during the darker days, the seasonal busyness, and the emotional lows many experience during this season.

►REGISTER FOR OPEN HOUSE:
►https://wethrive.janeapp.com/locations/free-events-services/book#/staff_member/71