Connection
Spend time with other women in a warm, respectful community setting.
Women's Circle. A space to connect.
Join a free, welcoming gathering where women can connect, share experiences and explore practical ways to manage everyday stress and challenges.
Free to attendFour Monday evenings10 women per sessionOttawa, Ontario
Come as you are.
Looking for a little connection, support and time for yourself? These informal gatherings offer space to talk about life's ups and downs, learn practical self-care and coping strategies and connect with other women.
The circles are facilitated by Marie, a Registered Psychotherapist with the Trauma & Grief Institute. There is no experience or preparation needed.
There is no pressure to share. You are always welcome to simply listen, be present and enjoy the company.
Practical Support
Explore approachable ideas for self-care, coping and everyday wellbeing.
Your Own Pace
Participate in the way that feels comfortable, including simply listening.
Choose a date that works for you.
Each free session runs from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. and welcomes up to 10 women. Register for the date you would like to attend using the form below.
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Maximum 10 participants
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Maximum 10 participants
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Maximum 10 participants
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Maximum 10 participants
A gentle evening for connection and wellbeing.
Every gathering may feel a little different because it is shaped by the women in the room. Marie will help create a welcoming atmosphere with opportunities for reflection, conversation and practical learning.
Informal and welcomingNo special knowledge, experience or preparation is required.
Choice in participationYou decide whether you would like to share, reflect quietly or simply listen.
Focused on everyday wellbeingExplore practical coping and self-care ideas in a supportive community setting.
Easy to find in Bells Corners.
The Women's Circle takes place at the Trauma & Grief Institute inside Bell Mews Plaza. Please arrive a few minutes early so you have time to settle in before the gathering begins.
Event LocationTrauma & Grief Institute
2039 Robertson Road, Suite 101
Ottawa, Ontario
2039 Robertson Road, Suite 101
Ottawa, Ontario
Reserve your place.
Choose your preferred session in the registration form. Attendance is free, and each gathering is limited to 10 women.
Submitting the form requests a place for your selected date. Registration is subject to the 10-person capacity for each session.
Questions about Women's Circle.
No. There is no pressure to speak or share. You are welcome to listen, participate quietly and engage only in ways that feel comfortable for you.
No. All four Women's Circle gatherings are free to attend. Registration is required because each session is limited to 10 women.
No experience or preparation is needed. Simply come as you are. You may bring a notebook if you enjoy writing down ideas, but it is not required.
No. Women's Circle is a supportive community gathering focused on connection and wellbeing. It is not group psychotherapy and does not replace individual mental health care.
You may request the available date or dates that work for you through the registration form. Each session has its own maximum capacity of 10 women.