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Upcoming Events

Woolwich Counselling Centre is providing in-person and virtual small group therapy sessions and workshops for children, youth, adults, and seniors in 2025-2026.

To register, please use the online registration button under each description. You can also call 519-669-8651 or email us at info@woolwichcounselling.org. There are limited spots for small group therapy sessions and some workshops, so please register early. 

Your extended health benefits may provide coverage for workshop and group costs.

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caregiver support group – Elmira

In-person sessions for adults
Thursdays, Mar. 5, Apr. 2, May 7, Jun. 4, Jul. 2, Aug. 6 2026
1- 2 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: No cost

To register, please contact Janessa Bauman, Group Coordinator, at 519-669-8651 ext. 102 or janessa.bauman@woolwichcounselling.org

Caregivers provide physical and emotional support to family members, neighbours, partners, and friends. We recognize that caregivers may also need support. We are here for you.

Please join us for refreshments, conversation, community, and peer support. This event will have a theme of self-care. Please join us for one or all sessions.

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Emotion Explorers (Ages 5-8) – Elmira

In-person group
Wednesdays, Mar. 25 – Apr. 22 2026
4:30-5:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150 (further subsidies available if needed)

A safe, fun space for kids to explore and express their feelings.

Through games, stories, crafts, and movement, kids will learn to:

  • Recognize their feelings
  • Express them in healthy ways
  • Build confidence in managing big emotions

 

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EMPOWERING THE GIRL IN ME – Elmira

In-person small group therapy
Ages 10-12
Wednesdays, Mar. 25-Apr. 22 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed

This therapy group develops leadership skills and confidence to enable individuals who self-identify as girls to protect themselves, develop healthy coping mechanisms, and positive social connections.

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50th Anniversary Gala

Friday, Mar. 27 2026

Join us as we celebrate a remarkable milestone — 50 years of Woolwich Counselling Centre, a cornerstone of community-based mental health support, built by the very community it continues to serve.

This special evening will feature a musical keynote by Séan McCann, founding member of Great Big Sea, recipient of the Order of Canada, and a passionate advocate for mental health and recovery. Through stories, connection, and community spirit, we’ll celebrate the people, partnerships, and perseverance that have defined our past and continue to guide our future.

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Self-compassion 101: what is it and how to practice it – Elmira

In-person adult workshop
Thursday, Apr. 9 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed

Self-compassion benefits our mental health and well-being. Learning about this concept can help you to become more resilient, which enables you to better cope with difficult emotions.

Join our workshop to discover more about the skill of self-compassion and how you can apply it to your own life and experiences.

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Intergenerational Jamboree – Elmira

In-person group at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 3+
Fridays, April 10 – May 8 2026, 10-11 am
Fee: $150 (further subsidies available if needed)

Join us for a fun and interactive intergenerational program.

Through meaningful and engaging play, and music activities, this program will contribute to the improved emotional and social well-being of both younger and older participants.

This time of intentional connection through the generationswill promote curiosity, creativity, relaxation and wonder for all.

Register as a pair: child and grandparent, senior neighbour or community friend, and join us for a fun-filled program that will promote everyone’s well-being.

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GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira

In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, April 13 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)

This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

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Parenting Children with Adhd – Elmira

In-person group
Tuesdays, Apr. 14, 21, 28, May 5, 12 2026; 12:30-2 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed

Parenting a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) comes with unique challenges and opportunities. This workshop is designed to empower parents with practical knowledge and strategies tailored to meet their child’s individual needs. Participants will gain insights into ADHD characteristics, effective communication techniques, and creating supportive home environments including setting up routines and the physical environment to foster their child’s development and well-being. 

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calm and content: Adult emotion management Group – Elmira

In-person group
Mondays, Apr. 20, 27, May 4, 11 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed

Life is better when we can manage our emotions and avoid getting stuck in an anxious, depressed, or angry state.

In this group, you will learn more about the wisdom of your nervous system and how you can harness it to move from surviving to thriving. Gain practical strategies to spend more time in a calm, content state.

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NO NEED TO FRET – Breslau

In-person small group therapy
Ages 7-10
Wednesdays, Apr. 29 – May 27 2026
5-6 pm
100 Andover Dr., Breslau Library
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed

Does your child worry excessively? Do worries and fears interfere with your child’s ability to enjoy a carefree childhood?

Appropriate and timely intervention can help anxious children grow up to be healthy adults. This five-session therapy group provides strategies to help anxious children better manage fears and worries.

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GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira

In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, May 4 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)

This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

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let’s talk about mental health: learning skills to support others – Elmira

In-person adult workshop
Wednesday, May 6 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed

Mental health impacts everyone. Ongoing conversations on this topic are essential.

This workshop will explore every day mental health issues people face, including anxiety, stress and depression. Join us to learn practical coping strategies to manage our mental well-being and how to navigate conversations to support others.

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BUILDING BETTER BOUNDARIES – Elmira

In-person small group therapy for adults
Thursdays, May 7-Jun. 18 2026, 6-7:30 pm
Fee: No cost

This psychoeducational therapy group explores the importance of healthy boundaries in relationships, and provides concrete information and strategies to develop and maintain them.

This group will explore why setting healthy boundaries can feel challenging, and offer steps to overcome these barriers. 

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Self-criticism to self-compassion – Elmira

In-person small group therapy for adults
Mondays, May 25 – June 22 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed

Practicing self-compassion brings many mental health benefits and helps to build resilience.

Join our sessions to discover the many benefits of self-compassion and how you can apply it to your own life and experiences.

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GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira

In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, June 1 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)

This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

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Tunes and Togetherness (Ages 60+) – Elmira

In-person music therapy group
Group 2 – Tuesdays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2026
10-11 am
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150 (further subsidies available if needed)

Join us for a welcoming and uplifting music therapy group lead by our Certified Music Therapist, Melissa Jessop, where older adults come together to connect through the universal language of music.

Whether you love to sing, play an instrument, share favourite songs, or simply listen and enjoy, this group offers a supportive space for self-expression and creativity. No musical experience is needed—just a love for music and a desire to connect with others.

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connecting kids (summer program)

In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 6-9: July 6-10 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira) 

Fee: $150

Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.

Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.

Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.

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connecting kids (summer program)

In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 6-9: July 27-31 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira) 

Fee: $150

Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.

Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.

Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.

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connecting kids (summer program)

In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 6-9: Aug. 10-14 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira)

Fee: $150

Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.

Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.

Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.

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connecting kids (summer program)

In-person, half-day kids program
Ages 5-8: Aug. 24-28 – 9 am-12 pm (at Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave, Elmira)

Fee: $150

Connecting mind and body through relaxation techniques and body awareness can improve emotional well-being.

Led by a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Registered Adult and Child Yoga Teacher (RYT/RCYT), children will be introduced to yoga poses, breath work, and mindfulness through playful games, stories and activities.

Theraplay activities will provide the opportunity for children to strengthen their ability to connect with others and further develop social skills.