Navigating Isolation: Cultivating Hope and Connection through Creative Exploration is a 2.5-hour workshop that hopes to help participants explore their experiences of isolation, reflect on how our unique identities shape these experiences and discover creative pathways toward connection and hope. The workshop blends reflective writing, arts-based exercises, and group activities in a safe, supportive environment to reflect on the impact of isolation, share experiences, and connect with others. This is a slow-paced, interactive workshop that encourages participants to engage at their comfort level. No prior experience in art or writing is required.

Who Can Attend? This workshop welcomes adults from all backgrounds who have experienced isolation. It is also beneficial for mental health professionals, caregivers, and individuals in supportive roles seeking creative ways to engage with and address feelings of isolation.

About the Facilitator: Shamal is a counselling psychologist trained in narrative therapy with a trauma-informed and social-justice-informed approach. She addresses trauma at both personal and systemic levels, embracing feminist, anti-caste, neuro-divergent, and queer-affirmative perspectives. Outside of work, Shamal enjoys writing, art, spending time with her cat, and caring for her plants.