In this session, speakers discuss the connection of trauma and the body, and the ways in which somatic/embodiment practices can be integrated into the everyday work of supporting survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). This session also aims to deepen understanding around the systemic and intersectional realities that impact trauma-informed embodiment work. Speakers will share both innovative and practical ways in which these approaches can be further integrated into the work of supporting survivors of GBV.

By attending this Webinar, participants will be better able to: Shift from body versus mind to an understanding of the “bodymind”; understand trauma from a systemic and intersectional perspective; Understand connections between trauma and the body, recognizing shame and trauma including fear, projections, learned helplessness and responses; Consider integrating somatic and embodiment practices into the everyday work of supporting ourselves as frontline workers, leaders and survivors; Consider tangible strategies for trauma-informed practices both online and offline, including the use of digital education tools in addressing GBV.

Research consistently highlights the importance of failure in learning, but what does it mean to experience failure within an environment that seems to prize excellence above all else? Shedding light on the taboo topic of failure, this panel presents stories of failure, acknowledges the real suffering associated with failure, and explores how belonging to a culture of excellence can challenge our sense of belonging and fuel fears of being an imposter.

Have you ever had the kind of feelings that got caught in the back of your throat? Us too. We've put together an amazing lineup of women storytellers with real stories to tell about THE ONES who left us with feelings we can't quite shake. This event is in celebration of our RElaunch of Portraits the book, inspired by unresolved feelings.

At Bodies in Resistance we are centering the creative work and voices of bi+, pansexual, fluid and 2Spirit artists with lived experiences at the intersections of sickness, disability, race, gender, gender identity, colonialism, violence, sexuality, desire, visibility, and class. Fallon Simard, Sandra Alland, Charlie Petch & Akio Maroon will begin the evening by sharing their work with the audience, followed by a conversation moderated by Margeaux Feldman.

“Piece of Mind” is something we all strive for in our hyper-connected, fast-paced, lives. Whether it's peace of mind during a hectic semester, or sharing a piece of our mind with friends, student life can make it difficult to realize either. Grad Minds is excited to provide you with the opportunity to learn more about mental health; because a healthy mind is vital to a healthy life.

Happy Galentine's Day! Come celebrate on February 10th at the Gladstone Hotel as we host an evening of talks surrounding the theme of female identified friendship & idolization. Hosted by Catherine Ribeiro. Curated by Kate Barss. Thanks to Pages UnBound, The Gladstone Hotel, and the Toronto Arts Council.

Trauma and pain are experiences that can feel impossible to capture in words. Trauma lives in our bodies and in our emotional and somatic memory, thus making it hard to access through verbal language. When asked to describe our pain, we’re confronted with an unwieldy task where language fails us: is this sensation pinching or stinging, sharp or dull? Add to these challenges the fact that our survival has depended upon our ability to dissociate from mental, emotional and physical pain. Writing, then, feels like the most impossible task. How, then, can we use writing as a tool for healing our bodyminds?