Mindful Path Counselling
Workshops and Groups
Paint Your Pet: A Tribute Event
- Friday, September 11, 2026
- 6:00 PM
- $55
- Langford Conservancy, 1694 Colborne Street E Brantford
Create a lasting tribute to your beloved companion
Our pets leave paw prints on our hearts that never fade. Join us for a gentle evening of creativity, connection, and remembrance as we celebrate the companions who shaped our lives.
- No experience needed
- Guided step-by-step instruction
- All supplies included
- A meaningful keepsake to take home
Please submit a clear photo of your pet at least one week before the event.
Creative expression can be a powerful part of the grieving process, offering a space to reflect, remember, and honour the bond you shared.
Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, this evening is about celebrating the love and memories you shared.
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Debbie Dhiman Nervous System – Led Financial Strategist Founder, Her Bottom Line
- Friday, September 18, 2026
- 7:00 PM
Join MPC and Debbie Dhiman for this FREE workshop on the connection between financial wellness, stress, and our nervous system.
- The connection between money, stress, and the nervous system.
- How financial stress can show up as avoidance, overwhelm, overspending, or over-controlling.
- Recognizing your Money Protection Pattern (TM) and how it affects financial behaviour.
- Practical ways to build financial clarity, confidence, and safety around money.
- Moving from financial survival mode toward more intentional financial decisions.
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Yoga & Self-Care Workshop
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 9:00 AM to Noon
- Sayza Yoga & Wellness 381 Cedar Street, Simcoe
Events for the morning at 9am, 10am, and 11am:
– Free yoga classes led by the staff at Sayza Yoga – all abilities welcome (bring a mat).
– Free self-care workshop led by MPC Intern, Brittany.
Workshop topics:
- 5 areas of self-care
- How to incorporate into your routine
- Barriers to self-care
- How to turn self-criticism into self-compassion
– Special promos at in-house Drop the Beet Juice Bar
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Local Trail Walk
- Sunday, September 20, 2026
- 10:30 AM
- Mount Pleasant Park, 536 Birtch Rd., Mt Pleasant
Join MPC for a walk on the Rail Trail which cuts through Mount Pleasant.
We will meet up at Mount Pleasant Park for an out-and-back walk. We are going to aim for 45-60 minutes total at a leisurly pace.
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes.
No rain date for this – if we need to cancel we will send an email to all registered participants.
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Summer Reset Virtual Workshop
- Wednesday, July 8, 2026
- 7:00 - 8:30
Summer Reset is a counselling workshop focused on revisiting the goals you set in January 2026 and adjusting them for the summer season.
As routines shift, you’ll reflect on what’s working, what feels overwhelming, and what no longer serves you. Through guided discussion, you’ll learn to refine your goals using the SMART framework, making them more realistic and manageable within a busy lifestyle. You’ll also explore how to adapt to seasonal changes without losing focus or motivation. The workshop emphasizes letting go of misaligned goals and reestablishing ones that feel realistic and meaningful.
You’ll leave with compassionate insight, practical strategies to stay on track, and a renewed sense of clarity and empowerment to move forward with confidence.
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Hope & Healing: A Support Group for Individuals Experiencing Suicidal Ideation (18+)
- Starting Monday, September 28, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
- 90 minutes per session
- 8-10 sessions with prior 30 minute screening of each interested individual
- Virtual
Are you struggling with suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, or overwhelming emotional pain?
Hope & Healing offers a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can connect with others who understand, share experiences, and learn practical strategies for coping and healing.
What You’ll Gain
✔ Support and connection
✔ Practical coping and distress-tolerance skills
✔ Tools for managing intense thoughts and emotions
Program Details
Start Date: Monday, September 28, 11:30AM – 1:00PM
Format: Weekly Psychotherapy Support Group
Session Length: 90 minutes
Fee: $83 plus HST per session – 10 sessions total.
30 minute screening session with co-facilitators prior to group admission.
Topics Include
- Understanding suicidal thoughts and emotional pain
- Emotional awareness and regulation
- Coping with intense thoughts and feeling
- Distress tolerance and crisis-survival skills
- Reducing isolation and strengthening support networks and safety planning
- Building self-compassion and resilience
- Reconnecting with meaning, values, and hope
Group Structure
Each session includes:
- Welcome and check-in
- Psychoeducation and skill-building
- Discussion and experiential exercises
- Reflection and take-home practice
Participants are encouraged to engage at their own pace. Listening, sharing, and mutual support are all valued parts of the healing process.
A Safe Space for Healing
Grounded in evidence-informed psychotherapy approaches, Hope & Healing emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
You do not have to face these struggles alone. Healing happens through connection, support, and hope.
Please note: This group is not a crisis service. Individuals experiencing an immediate crisis should contact emergency services or their local crisis line.
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently Part 1: A Disability Perspective
- 100 + HST
- 1-Hour Online Workshop
- March 18, 2026
- 12:00 pm
Presented by: Jessica Koury, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc MEd, CCTP
Many therapists want to create truly accessible practices but aren’t sure where to start. This foundational workshop gives you the knowledge and tools to work more effectively with clients who have physical disabilities, with a particular focus on visual impairments and blindness.
Through interactive activities and personal reflection, you’ll learn:
- Disability language considerations
- How to recognize common microaggressions
- What accessibility really looks like in public spaces, in your office, and in presentations
- Universal design principles
- Practical guidance for working in session with clients who are blind or have low vision
This workshop is for you if you want to:
- Build an AODA-compliant practice
- Remove barriers that prevent clients with disabilities from accessing quality care
- Feel more confident and prepared when working with clients who have physical disabilities
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently Part 2: Navigating Online Sessions With A Disability Affirming Approach
- 100 + HST
- 1-Hour Online Workshop
Presented by: Jessica Koury, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc MEd, CCTP
Virtual therapy has opened doors for many, but for clients with disabilities, online sessions can still come with significant barriers. This workshop helps you identify those barriers and create a more inclusive virtual practice.
Through interactive activities and guided reflection, you’ll learn:
- What is and isn’t accessible in the online space
- What to consider during online sessions
- Practical suggestions for adapting your virtual sessions
- How universal design principles apply to your digital practice
This workshop is for you if you want to:
- Understand the specific challenges clients with disabilities face in online therapy
- Create more inclusive virtual session frameworks
- Ensure your online presence and marketing are AODA-compliant
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently Part 3: Disability-Affirming Trauma Work
- 100 + HST
- 1-Hour Online Workshop
Presented by: Jessica Koury, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc MEd, CCTP
Clients with disabilities often carry trauma that’s directly connected to their experiences of disability, yet many therapists aren’t sure how to approach this intersection with sensitivity and skill. This workshop bridges that gap.
Through reflective practices and a hands-on case study simulation, you’ll explore:
- The foundations of trauma-informed care from disability and attachment-based perspectives
- How different traumas may uniquely impact your clients with disabilities
- Trauma-informed methods and models
This workshop is for you if you want to:
- Develop a trauma-informed lens specific to working with clients who have disabilities
- Understand how disability and trauma intersect
- Learn attachment-based approaches that honour your clients’ lived experiences
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently Part 4: Foundations: In Person & Online Sessions
- 300 + HST
- 3-Hour (Half-Day) Online Workshop
Presented by: Jessica Koury, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc MEd, CCTP
Ready for a deeper dive? This comprehensive workshop combines foundational knowledge with hands-on practice, covering both in-person and virtual accessibility in one immersive session.
Hour 1 focuses on building your understanding of:
- Disability language considerations
- Microaggressions
- What true accessibility looks like across different settings
- Working with clients who are blind or have low vision
- Comorbidities and misdiagnoses
- Universal design principles
Hour 2 explores the unique considerations of online therapy:
- What is and isn’t accessible in the online space
- What to consider during online sessions
- Suggestions for working within virtual sessions
Hour 3 brings everything together through:
- Case studies and application
- Group work
- Simulations
This workshop is for you if you want to:
- Build a comprehensive foundation for disability-affirming practice
- Address barriers clients face in both in-person and online settings
- Learn through interactive activities, case studies, and real-world application
- Leave with practical tools you can implement right away
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently Part 5: Working with Disability, PTSD & Dissociation
- 300 + HST
- 3-Hour (Half-Day) Online Workshop
- Intermediate Level - Prior training in complex trauma required
Presented by: Jessica Koury, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc MEd, CCTP
For practitioners who already have experience working with complex trauma, this workshop takes your skills further. You’ll explore bottom-up and disability-affirming approaches specifically designed for clients with disabilities who have experienced a range of traumas.
Hour 1 covers:
- Definitions and statistics
- Case study simulation
- Attachment-based approaches
- Trauma-informed methods and models
Hour 2 explores:
- Bottom-up approaches
- Interactive activities
- Revisiting the case study
- Group work and discussion
Hour 3 focuses on:
- Putting it all together into practice
- Simulations
This workshop is for you if you:
- Have existing training and experience in complex trauma work
- Want to deepen your understanding of disability-affirming trauma care
- Are ready to explore bottom-up approaches with clients who have disabilities
- Value learning through case application, group work, and hands-on practice
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seeing Psychotherapy Differently Part 6: Rupture and Repair in Clinical Practice With Disabilities
- 100 + HST
- 1-Hour Online Workshop
Presented by: Jessica Koury, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MSc MEd, CCTP
Ruptures are an inevitable part of psychotherapy, particularly when working with disability. This workshop explores how misunderstandings, missed accommodations, and power dynamics can impact the therapeutic relationship, and how skillful repair can restore trust and deepen connection. Participants will learn practical, disability-affirming strategies for recognizing rupture, engaging in meaningful repair, and strengthening the therapeutic alliance.
Through case studies and critical thinking in Ethical Decision-Making Practice Activities you will learn:
- How to approach rupture and repair while working with disability.
- What to consider ethically in circumstances where rupture may be inevitable.
- Practical ways to discuss potential gaps within clinician’s professional knowledge to assist in mitigating rupture.
- How to take responsibility when required with a disability affirming approach.
This workshop is for you if you want to:
- Understand how rupture can impact clients with disabilities differently.
- Learn how to respond following a rupture that supports client autonomy and decision making.
How to register:
- Contact us to secure your spot!
- Click on the button below OR:
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Building Effective Communication Skills
- Virtual
- Wednesday, February 18, 2026
- 7:00 pm
This psychoeducation workshop, facilitated by a registered psychotherapist, is designed to help individuals strengthen their communication skills in both personal and professional relationships. Grounded in psychological theory and clinical practice, the workshop focuses on understanding how communication patterns develop, how they are influenced by emotion and stress, and how they can be reshaped to support healthier, more connected interactions.
Participants will explore key elements of effective communication, including active listening, emotional awareness, assertive expression, and boundary setting. Through practical examples, reflective discussion, and skill-building exercises, attendees will learn how to express their needs clearly, respond rather than react during conflict, and navigate challenging conversations with greater confidence and compassion.
This workshop is educational in nature and suitable for individuals seeking to improve communication in relationships, families, workplaces, or caregiving roles. No prior therapy or communication training is required.
In this workshop, participants will:
Understand common communication patterns and pitfalls
Learn the foundations of assertive and respectful communication
Develop skills for active listening and emotional validation
Explore strategies for managing conflict and difficult conversations
Increase awareness of personal triggers and communication styles
This workshop offers a supportive and structured environment to build practical, evidence-informed communication skills that foster clarity, connection, and mutual understanding.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT): Working with Emotion, Attachment, and Inner Experience
- Saturday March 14, 2026 12:00-1:30 pm
- Monday March 23, 2026 7:00-8:30 pm
- Virtual
This workshop offers an in-depth introduction to Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), an evidence-based, attachment-oriented approach that helps clients access, process, and transform emotional experience. Participants will explore the core theory of EFIT, including emotion as adaptive information, attachment needs, and the role of corrective emotional experiences in individual therapy. The workshop will cover case conceptualization, key interventions, and moment-to-moment therapist presence, with attention to working with emotional blocks, self-criticism, and unmet attachment needs.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE: Holding Space after Baby: A Postpartum Group
- Dates TBD
- 9:30 am to 11:00 am
- Woodman Community Centre
- 0-18 months Postpartum
Join us for community, connection, and mental health support during your postpartum journey. This group is for moms who are postpartum from zero to 18 months. Children are welcome at the group.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Introduction to Journaling for Self-Awareness and Well-Being
- April 15, 2026
- 7:00 pm
This psychoeducation workshop, facilitated by a registered psychotherapist, is designed to help individuals strengthen their communication skills in both personal and professional relationships. Grounded in psychological theory and clinical practice, the workshop focuses on understanding how communication patterns develop, how they are influenced by emotion and stress, and how they can be reshaped to support healthier, more connected interactions.
Participants will explore key elements of effective communication, including active listening, emotional awareness, assertive expression, and boundary setting. Through practical examples, reflective discussion, and skill-building exercises, attendees will learn how to express their needs clearly, respond rather than react during conflict, and navigate challenging conversations with greater confidence and compassion.
This workshop is educational in nature and suitable for individuals seeking to improve communication in relationships, families, workplaces, or caregiving roles. No prior therapy or communication training is required.
In this workshop, participants will:
- Understand common communication patterns and pitfalls.
- Learn the foundations of assertive and respectful communication.
- Develop skills for active listening and emotional validation.
- Explore strategies for managing conflict and difficult conversations.
- Increase awareness of personal triggers and communication styles.
This workshop offers a supportive and structured environment to build practical, evidence-informed communication skills that foster clarity, connection, and mutual understanding.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Flora's Walk for Perinatal Mental Health Brantford
- Saturday, May 10, 2026
- 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Mohawk Park, 51 Lynnwood Dr. Brantford
Walk with us or support the cause by donating online!
Flora’s Walk raises awareness for perinatal mental health—every step helps create change. Learn more about Flora’s story and the impact of this initiative here: Flora’s Walk
To join our walk and/or donate to support the cause, click here.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Holiday Wreath Workshop
- 2026 Date TBD
- Bird's Foot Design Studio
Create a fresh greenery wreath to decorate your front door for the holiday season!
What you’ll need:
- A pair of gardening pruners
- A cheerful holiday spirit
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE DBT PLEASE Skill for Emotion Regulation
- FREE Virtual Workshop
- 2026 Date TBD
Presented by: Brandy Weaver MA RP
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Recognize the significance of physical health in managing emotions.
- Learn practical tips for incorporating the “PLEASE” skills into daily life.
- Be equipped with tools to reduce emotional vulnerability and improve overall well-being.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Eco-Walk with Mindful Path Counselling!
- New Date TBD
- 2026 Date TBD
- 755 Mt. Pleasant Road Mt. Pleasant-Mt. Pleasant Nature Park
Join us for a guided, mindful walk and bathe in the healing power of some of the area’s amazing countryside.
Ecotherapy is scientifically proven to have benefits to your mind and body:
- To reduce stress & anxiety
- To increase immune system function
- To reduce inflammation
- May improve sleep
- May spark creativity
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Polyvagal Experience Workshop
- 2026 Date TBD
- New Time TBD
- Virtual
By the end of the workshop you will learn:
- Psychoeducation on the nervous system & trauma responses
- Experiencing sensation
- Learning somatic coping techniques
- And more…
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Sleep Well Virtual Workshop
- New Date Coming Soon
- TBD
Join us for this FREE workshop on how to Sleep Well. Sleep is a fundamental component to our well-being and mental health. When we sleep well, we can take on our days with more ease, experience less anxiety, and more!
Join us if:
- You are struggling with sleep
- You need a few more tweaks to your sleep routine, or
- You just want to learn about the importance of sleeping well through different stages of life (we are going to also look at sleep in menopause and beyond!)
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Managing Holiday Stress Workshop
- New Date December 2026
How to Manage Holiday Stress and Expectations — A Virtual Workshop
In this workshop, we will cover:
- Managing stress levels
- How to deal with family/traditions
- Expectations
- Boundaries
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Walking Day
- New Date Coming Soon
- TBD
Join us for a 2-km day walk to help reconnect with our mind and bodies.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Free Self-Compassion For Anxiety: A Virtual Interactive Workshop
- New Date Coming Soon
- Max 12 Participants
- TBD
What to expect:
- Find a new perspective on anxiety
- Learn how to cultivate more love
- Increase acceptance toward yourself
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Horticulture Therapy Workshop
- New Date Coming Soon
- 13 Highland Drive, Brantford
Join MPC, Emily & Lynn from Bird’s Foot Design Studio as we create Nature-Inspired Photo Prints
This workshop will explore the beauty of nature with cyanotype photography (AKA sun-prints or photograms). Cyanotypes capture the forms of nature, creating an image with the power of the sun. Ideal for all ages and artistic skill levels, this workshop will encourage participants to explore and express their connection with nature. All materials will be supplied–just bring your creative spirit and love of plants!
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
What's All The Fuss About Gratitude?
- New Date Coming Soon
- In-Person; 13 Highland Drive, Brantford OR Virtual
We will explore:
- What is gratitude
- Are there befits to practicing it
- Types of gratitude: intentions vs counting blessings
- And More!
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Walk In The Woods: Forest Bathing & Ecotherapy
- New Date Coming Soon
- SC Johnson Trail (at the end of Powerline), 801 Powerline Rd, Brantford ON, N3T 5L8
Join us for a mindful walk in the woods and bathe in the healing power of some of our area’s most mature forest. This will be a guided hike with a grounding meditation.
Ecotherapy is scientifically proven to have benefits for both your body and mind including:
- Improve cardiovascular function
- Increase metabolism & immune system function
- Reduce inflammation
- Increase antioxidant levels
- And more!
Wear comfortable walking shoes.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
Seven Ways To Optimize Your Brain & Well-Being
- New Date Coming Soon
- Zoom
We will learn about “The Healthy Mind Platter” crated by David Rock & Daniel J. Seigel.
- What is “The Healthy Mind Platter”
- What are the seven elements?
- How to (easily) implement into your daily life
- And More!
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
FREE Virtual Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop
- New Date TBD
- TBD
- Virtual
This psychoeducation workshop offers an accessible and experiential introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), the evidence-based program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Rooted in both contemplative practice and modern science, MBSR supports individuals in cultivating greater awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience in the face of stress, pain, and life’s ongoing demands.
How to register:
- Click the button below to contact us OR
- Email: info@mindfulpathcounselling.ca OR
- Call: (226) 208-2722
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