Workshops for 2025

Empowering CSA survivors with learning and healing opportunities.

Intimacy After Trauma Couples' Workshop

Emilia Pacholec, Registered Psychotherapist, from New Moon Psychotherapy, will present an interactive workshop to support couples' navigating intimacy after child sexual abuse. October 2025

Intimacy After Trauma Women's Workshop

Emilia Pacholec, Registered Psychotherapist, from New Moon Psychotherapy, shared an interactive workshops to support women as they navigate intimacy after child sexual abuse. July 2025

Introduction to Somatic Psychotherapy

Laura Farberman, MSW, RSW, from Soulful Therapy,  shared her insight on the benefits of somatic work and the relief to survivors when the pain our bodies hold  is released. April 2025 (rescheduled to July)

Self Defence for Survivors

Mike Large from CircaFit Training Centre provided Ironwood participants with a safe space to learn about self defence and empowerment. January 2025

Art Nights at Ironwood

Creating art and community.

Mosaic Glass Work

Making coasters with mosaic glasses was our first art night in our new space this summer.

Jewellery

We made holiday earrings and ate cupcakes and Christmas cookies to celebrate the season.

Pottery

We've made beautiful mugs and other creative masterpieces, but our Halloween party with pumpkins was a smash.

Visual Arts

Bring your own project nights have been popular. Participants came with painting, sketching, stained glass, etc.