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.

Free Community Event – Breslau
Tuesday, Aug. 26
3-6 pm
Breslau Park (100 Andover Dr., Breslau)
Join us for a fun, FREE afternoon for all ages to celebrate mental wellness!
Featuring live music by Juneyt and Emily Bowman!
Join us for:
- Giveaways
- Lawn Games
- Food
- Activities for All
No registration required.

caregiver support group – Elmira
In-person sessions for adults
Thursdays, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 2025 and Jan. 8, Feb. 5, 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.

GLAD TO BE ME – Breslau
In-person workshop at 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Ages 4-7
Thursday, Sept. 25 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

coping with worries in older age – Breslau
In-person adult workshop
Thursday, Sept. 25 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
We recognize there are often many worries that we face in older age. In this workshop we will discuss how our response to these worries will impact our wellness and learn practical strategies for how to cope with the uncertainties we encounter.
Together we will discuss how to manage our fears and become more resilient as we enjoy life in older age.

Supporting Children through separation anxiety challenges
Virtual parenting workshop
Tuesday, Sept. 30 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
Separation anxiety is a common part of children’s development.
This workshop will provide a deeper understanding of the reasons behind separation difficulties in children and practical strategies to ease children’s separation worries and promote their emotional resilience.

GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira – *Now Full*
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, Oct. 6 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

understanding adhd in adults – Elmira
In-person workshop
Monday, Oct. 6 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
Location: Woolwich Counselling Centre, 65 Memorial Ave., Elmira
Explore what Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and ADD looks like in adults and how it effects work/school, home life, relationships, and mental health. This workshop will also touch on woman-specific differences in how ADHD presents. Discuss steps towards getting a diagnosis and beginning the journey of understanding and managing ADHD/ADD symptoms.
This workshop is designed for anyone with an interest in ADHD.

Neurodiversity unlocked: Understanding and supporting unique pathways
Virtual workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 7 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
Has your child received an Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or Autism diagnosis? Unsure of which supports to turn to next?
This workshop will support you to learn the language to communicate your needs and priorities effectively to service providers. It will help you gain an understanding of what services align with your family’s needs and values.

understanding adhd in children – Breslau
In-person parenting workshop
Monday, Oct. 20 2025, 7-8 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
Location: 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Explore the fundamentals of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including its impact on behavior, learning, and social interactions.
Learn how ADHD manifests differently in each child and common challenges they may face. Discover methods for assessing your child’s strengths and challenges, including practical strategies for observing and understanding their unique abilities.

Anxiety Management Workshop: Changing Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviours for a Better Mood – Elmira
In-person adult workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 21 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
Learn about an evidence-based approach commonly used in mental health counselling to support clients struggling with stress, depression and/or anxiety.
You will be introduced to the CBT Model and learn how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours interact as well as the value of changing negative thinking patterns.

GLAD TO BE ME – Breslau
In-person workshop at 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Ages 4-7
Wednesday, Oct. 22 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

STRENGTHENING CONNECTION and communication WITH OUR children and teens – Breslau
In-person parenting workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 22 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
Location: 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
This workshop will provide strategies to minimize power struggles, parent-child conflict, and promote positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with our kids.

supporting children who are anxious
Virtual parenting workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 29 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
All children experience fears during their development. It can affect sleep, appetite, school performance, and general well-being. Anxiety can strain family relationships and parenting.
This workshop addresses the causes, symptoms, and treatment of anxiety in children. Tips are provided for parents to assist children in managing their anxiety. Strategies that enable families to cope are also shared.

Emotion Explorers (Ages 5-8) – Elmira
In-person group
Thursdays, Oct. 30 – Nov. 27, 2025
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

GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, Nov. 3 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

how to do adhd well – Elmira
In-person group
Mondays, Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150 (further subsidies available, if needed)
In this five-session group, participants with ADHD* symptoms will:
- Build awareness of their strengths and ADHD-related limitations
- Learn skills to support their mental health and relationships
- Create an individualized toolkit of coping skills for time management, memory, sleep, exercise, diet/meals, running a household, dealing with procrastination, and getting things done
- Discuss workplace (or college/university) challenges, including decisions around disclosure and requesting accommodations
*ADHD refers to attention deficit with or without hyperactivity (formerly called ADD)

Tunes and Togetherness (Ages 60+) – Elmira
In-person music therapy group
Group 1 – Wednesdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec. 3 2025
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.

NO NEED TO FRET – Elmira
In-person small group therapy
Primary: Ages 6-9 Mondays, Nov. 10-Dec. 8 2025
5-6 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
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.

Parenting Children with Adhd – Breslau
In-person group
Tuesdays, Nov. 11, 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9 2025, 6:30-8 pm
100 Andover Dr., Breslau, Breslau Library
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.

BOUNDARY AND ASSERTIVENESS SKILL-BUILDING 101 – Elmira
In-person adult workshop
Wednesday, Nov. 12 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
An important part of mental health is being able to communicate with others about how you would like to be treated.
You will learn about healthy and unhealthy boundaries and the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication styles. Being assertive can help you manage stress, anger, and improve relationships. It can also boost your self-esteem to enable you to define your personal boundaries.

GLAD TO BE ME – Breslau
In-person workshop at 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Ages 4-7
Wednesday, Nov. 19 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

Optimizing Wellness As We Age – Breslau
In-person workshop
Wednesday, Nov. 19 2025
6:30-7:30 pm
100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
There can be challenges that impact our physical, emotional, and mental health in our senior years. An intentional focus on caring for ourselves can help optimize our mental wellness.
Join us to learn how optimism, self-care, and strategies for coping with worries can help us build reslience and enjoy life to the fullest.

Strategies for an Improved and Restful Sleep – Elmira
In-person adult workshop
Tuesday, Dec. 2 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
Struggling to get a good night’s sleep?
Learn how Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) can help you cope with sleep problems.

STRENGTHENING CONNECTION and communication WITH OUR children and teens
Virtual parenting workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 3 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This workshop will provide strategies to minimize power struggles, parent-child conflict, and promote positive, respectful, and cooperative relationships with our kids.

GLAD TO BE ME – Breslau
In-person workshop at 100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Ages 4-7
Wednesday, Dec. 10 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

Managing the Stress of the Holiday Season – Breslau
In-person workshop
Wednesday, Dec. 10 2025, 6:30-7:30 pm
100 Andover Dr., Breslau
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This workshop will provide tips to minimize the stress that accompanies the holidays and to make changes to ensure this season is truly worth celebrating.

GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, Dec. 15 2025, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, Jan. 5 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

NO NEED TO FRET – Elmira
In-person small group therapy
Junior: Ages 10-12 Mondays, Jan. 12-Feb. 9 2026
5-6 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
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.

understanding adhd in children
Virtual parenting workshop
Tuesday, Jan. 13 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
Explore the fundamentals of Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), including its impact on behavior, learning, and social interactions.
Learn how ADHD manifests differently in each child and common challenges they may face. Discover methods for assessing your child’s strengths and challenges, including practical strategies for observing and understanding their unique abilities.

Discovering the Benefits of Mindfulness – Elmira
In-person workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 14 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
Mindfulness is proven to be highly effective for both physical and emotional health, including anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart disease, sleep disorders, and chronic pain.
This workshop will provide participants with a thorough understanding of mindfulness and the well-being it can bring to our lives.

EFFECTIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING and limit-setting WITH OUR CHILDREN
Virtual parenting workshop
Wednesday, Jan. 28 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
This workshop will cover the value of effective problem-solving to promote healthy and nurturing relationships with our children.
Practical strategies to minimize parent-child conflict will be shared.

GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, Feb. 2 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

connecting mind and body for kids
In-person group
Ages 3-4
Tuesdays, Feb. 3 – Mar. 3 2026, 10-11 am
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed
A fun and engaging yoga and mindfulness children’s group. Through playful games and activities, children will learn breathing techniques, yoga poses and calming exercises to connect with their thoughts and feelings.
Please bring yoga mats.

Parenting Children with Adhd – Elmira
In-person group
Tuesdays, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 3 2026, 6-7:30 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.

GRIEF GROUP FOR SENIORS – elmira
In-person sessions
Wednesdays, Feb. 4 – Mar. 11 2026, 10:30-11:30 am
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: No cost
Grief is a journey that requires special care and the support of others as we heal. This group will focus on the journey through grief after the loss of a loved one. It will provide opportunities for connection and reflection during the healing process.

HELPING TEENS manage ANXIETY – Elmira
In-person adult workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 4 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave., Elmira
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
Adolescence is a time of many stressors, including academic and social pressures. Awareness, understanding, and support are necessary to navigate through adolescent years. This workshop examines the causes and symptoms of adolescent anxiety. Strategies to support and cope with anxiety are provided for teens, their parents and others.

STAND TALL – Elmira
In-person small group therapy
Ages 7-9
Wednesdays, Feb. 11 – Mar. 11 2026
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed
This therapy group promotes confidence and assertiveness enabling children to protect and express themselves.

Strengthening Children’s Emotion-Regulation Skills
Virtual parenting workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 11 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
Learning how to recognize and manage strong emotions is an important life skill. Benefits include improved communication, independence, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills.
Join us to discuss strategies for building emotion-regulation skills in our children, our teens, and caregivers too.

GLAD TO BE ME – Elmira
In-person workshop at Woolwich Counselling Centre – Elmira (65 Memorial Ave)
Ages 4-7
Monday, March 2 2026, 4-5 pm
Fee: $10 (further subsidies available if needed)
This fun-filled children’s workshop promotes self-esteem and self-worth.

calm and content: strategies for managing your emotional state – Elmira
In-person adult workshop
Monday, Mar. 2 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm
Fee: $10; further subsidies available if needed
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Life is better when we can manage our emotions and avoid getting stuck in an anxious, down, or angry state.
In this workshop you will receive an introduction to how our nervous system works to manage emotions. You will learn a few tips on how to use this wisdom to stay calm and content.

Mindshift: Anxiety Management Group – Elmira
In-person small group therapy for adults
Tuesdays, Mar. 10, 24, Apr. 7, 21, May 5 2026 6:30-7:30 pm
65 Memorial Ave, Elmira
Fee: $150; further subsidies available if needed
This psycho-educational therapy group will teach you about CBT, an evidence-based approach that focuses on the way people think and act and how these contribute to mood.
You will be provided with the tools necessary to begin managing your symptoms of stress, depression, and/or anxiety by learning strategies to support mental well-being. Topics such as self-care, goal setting, styles of distorted thinking, how to overcome negative thoughts using thought logs, and thought challenging strategies will be covered.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.