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The Women’s Mental Health Program at The Royal is proud to offer the following two groups for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) women.
Women’s BIPOC journaling group
Overview
This free online group (hosted via Zoom) is a peer-led way for BIPOC women – and people who identify as women – to express themselves through the act of journaling. Over nine weekly sessions, participants will learn about the benefits of journaling and be lead through topics such as: making connections; expanding one's emotional vocabulary; letter writing; gratitude; self-esteem journaling; creative journaling, and evaluation. Emphasis will be on the experiences of BIPOC women and participants will have the option of sharing weekly writing assignments. Tools needed include pen & paper, email, and Zoom access. Space is limited to 18 participants.
Date and time
Tuesdays from 2:30–4 p.m.
Running January 23, 2024 to April 2, 2024
Registration and information
This session is FREE. To register please email kj.thomas@theroyal.ca. (Name, phone number, and address will be required.)
Women's BIPOC wellness drop-in group
Overview
This free online wellness group (hosted via Zoom) is a peer-led way for BIPOC women – and people who identify as women – to come together for check-ins with each other about how their week is going. This is an open group, and folks are welcome to drop-in as it makes sense for them. Common themes include support of one another, building commonalities, sharing of resources, and safe space discussions.
Date and time
Wednesdays from noon–1 p.m.
Registration and information
This session is FREE and open to all on a drop-in basis. To register please email KJ Thomas at kj.thomas@theroyal.ca. (Name, phone number, and address will be required.)