Women's Support Network

08/18/2026

Join us for a night of painting! Proceeds go to TBTN york region, you can sign up using this link:
https://www.pinotspalette.com/woodbridge/event/920078

08/04/2026

What if your anger wasn't something to fear—but something to listen to? Join us for 🔥Anger as Information: Reframing a Misunderstood Emotion🔥, a virtual workshop for women and femme survivors exploring how anger can be a powerful guide rather than something to suppress.

Together, we'll challenge the messages we've received about anger and learn to see it as valuable information—pointing us toward unmet needs, violated boundaries, and the truths that deserve our attention. Through reflection and discussion, we'll explore healthier ways to understand, honour, and respond to this important emotion.

💜 A supportive, trauma-informed virtual space
🗓️ Sep 29, 2026 Tue
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Online
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/1995572138987

Your anger has something to say. Join us to explore what it might be telling you.

07/30/2026

Have you ever held back your voice to stay safe, avoid conflict, or keep the peace?

Join us for ✨ Unlearning Silence: Where Did I Learn Not to Speak?✨ — a powerful virtual workshop for women and femme survivors exploring the roots of silence, self-censorship, and the fear of speaking up.

Together, we'll reflect on the messages we received about using our voices, the consequences we experienced for speaking out, and how those experiences may still shape us today. Through guided reflection and compassionate discussion, we'll begin reclaiming the right to express ourselves with confidence and authenticity.

💜 A supportive, trauma-informed virtual space
🗓️ Sep 15, 2026 Tuesday
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Online
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1995568071822

Your voice matters. Join us as we explore, reflect, and begin unlearning the silence.

07/29/2026

Check out the wonderful piece on WSN's program launch by NewmarketToday.ca ! We are so grateful for the support of local news outlets like who help York Region residents learn more about the services that are available in their community.

https://www.newmarkettoday.ca/local-news/new-program-offers-free-counselling-for-youth-survivors-of-sexual-violence-in-york-region-12589626

The Women’s Support Network of York Region has launched a new counselling model for survivors aged 13 to 24, backed by $100,000 in new funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation

07/29/2026

You're not alone. Join a caring community of caregivers and support people of youth survivors of sexual violence. Connect, share, and access resources to support healing together.

🗓 Date: Thursdays starting August 6, 2026
🕖 Time: 7:00–8:30 PM
💻 Location: Virtual (Free)

Facilitated by: Todd Elliott (MSW, RSW) & Olivia McPherson (M.DIV, Trauma Counsellor)

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/support-group-for-caregivers-people-of-youth-survivors-of-sexual-violence-tickets-1985165676979

07/28/2026

Have you ever wondered if you're listening to your intuition—or if anxiety is taking over?🌿 For many women and femme survivors, trauma can make it difficult to trust their inner voice. This virtual workshop offers a compassionate space to explore the difference between anxiety-driven overthinking and intuitive knowing, while building greater confidence in your own inner guidance.

Join us for an evening of reflection, learning, and healing in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

🗓 Tuesday, August 18, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/overthinking-vs-intuition-learning-to-tell-the-difference-tickets-1995562083912

Together, we'll explore how trauma can shape self-trust and discover practical ways to reconnect with your intuition.

07/28/2026

On July 23, 2026, Women’s Support Network of York Region proudly announced our new youth counselling program!

Funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, this short-term model provides six free individual sessions to survivors of sexual violence aged 12-25 AND free group counselling for femme-identifying individuals. We were pleased to host youth from all over York Region to participate in our inaugural Chalk Project installation led by The Chalk Queen of York Region Kim Egan who shared their images of strength and hope all around our office.

Newmarket-Aurora MPP Dawn Gallagher Murphy shared an inspiring message amongst local residents and community partners in support of WSN’s mission to eradicate sexual violence and support youth in York Region.

If you or someone you know are in need of support following an experience of sexual violence or even if you’re unsure if you experienced sexual violence, you can email [email protected] or call 1-800-263-6734 to learn more. WSN is an inclusive organization and we are committed to help York Region residents of all backgrounds through all stages of their journey.

07/27/2026

What if the parts of yourself you've struggled with aren't flaws—but protective responses that helped you survive?

Join us for a virtual, trauma-informed workshop designed for women and femme survivors. Together, we'll explore shadow work with compassion, curiosity, and self-understanding, recognizing the hidden protective parts that developed in response to difficult experiences.

🗓 Tuesday, August 4, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-parts-that-protect-me-a-trauma-informed-approach-to-shadow-work-tickets-1995562083912

This workshop offers a supportive space to deepen self-awareness, honour your resilience, and reconnect with yourself through a trauma-informed lens.

07/21/2026

The Chalk Project

07/21/2026

Reconnect with the person beyond survival. 💛 Our upcoming virtual workshop invites women and femme survivors to explore how survival responses may have shaped identity, relationships, and decision-making—and to gently consider what belongs to you, and what developed to help you survive.

Together, we'll reflect, connect, and create space for greater self-understanding in a supportive, survivor-centered environment.

📅 July 28, 2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
📍 Virtual
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/who-am-i-without-survival-mode-tickets-1994682963439

You are welcome exactly as you are. No previous experience is needed.