Join Brooke Kalverda, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Professional Art Therapist, and Therapeutic Arts Practitioner, for an engaging and reflective workshop centered on creativity, identity exploration, self-discovery, and personal growth.

Through a combination of guided reflection, creative exploration, and visual expression, participants will have the opportunity to pause, reconnect with themselves, and explore the different layers of their identity, including the roles they play, the qualities they value, and the parts of themselves that may not always be visible to others.

During the workshop, participants will be guided through a creative mask-making activity titled Behind the Mask, exploring the relationship between how they present themselves to the world and how they understand themselves internally. Through the use of colors, symbols, words, and mixed-media materials, participants will create a personalized mask representing the different aspects of their identity, including their values, experiences, interests, aspirations, and the expectations they may encounter in their everyday lives. No previous artistic experience or creative skills are required. The focus is not on creating a “perfect” piece of art, but rather on using creativity as a meaningful way to reflect, explore, and express.

This workshop offers a supportive and welcoming space to celebrate individuality, deepen self-awareness, and reflect on how our identities continue to evolve through our experiences, relationships, and environments. Participants will have the opportunity to consider what makes them unique, recognize the many dimensions of who they are, and embrace the ongoing journey of self-discovery.

Please note: While this workshop is therapeutic in nature and draws on principles of therapeutic arts and creative self-exploration, it is not Art Therapy. The workshop is educational and experiential rather than a substitute for individualized psychotherapy or formal Art Therapy services.

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There will be a maximum of 8 participants in the group. You will be notified if you are on the waitlist. 

Get spooky, stay safe! Join us for DrinkSmart Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed SHW event featuring SMDHU, focused on promoting safer, more informed choices around substances. Stop by to pick up helpful resources, learn practical tips for reducing substance-related risks, and enjoy some festive Halloween fun! Whether you're heading to a Halloween party or just looking to prioritize your well-being, drop by to grab some goodies and make safety part of your spooky season! 

Get spooky, stay safe! Join us for DrinkSmart Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed SHW event focused on promoting safer, more informed choices around substances. Stop by to pick up helpful resources, learn practical tips for reducing substance-related risks, and enjoy some festive Halloween fun! Whether you're heading to a Halloween party or just looking to prioritize your well-being, drop by to grab some goodies and make safety part of your spooky season! 

Get spooky, stay safe! Join us for DrinkSmart Spooktacular, a Halloween-themed SHW event focused on promoting safer, more informed choices around substances. Stop by to pick up helpful resources, learn practical tips for reducing substance-related risks, and enjoy some festive Halloween fun! Whether you're heading to a Halloween party or just looking to prioritize your well-being, drop by to grab some goodies and make safety part of your spooky season! 

Stop by Simcoe Hall for Spooktacular Sexual Wellness with your Peer Wellness Educators! Pick up free sexual health resources to support safer, consensual experiences, including condoms, informational booklets, and resource cards. Plus, grab some Halloween-themed wellness merch while you’re there! Stay spooky and safe this Halloween!

Need a break? Join Student Health and Wellness for mini pumpkin painting! Take some time away from schoolwork, get creative and unwind with a fall activity. All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself! 

Stop by the Student Health & Wellness table to discover recreation and gym options available to you as a student! Explore supports, resources, and practical tips to help you stay active, keep moving, and prioritize your well-being, even as the weather changes and school responsibilities start to ramp up. Prioritize movement that brings you joy - because movement should feel like a celebration, not a chore.

Stop by the Student Health & Wellness table to discover recreation and gym options available to you as a student! Explore supports, resources, and practical tips to help you stay active, keep moving, and prioritize your well-being, even as the weather changes and school responsibilities start to ramp up. Prioritize movement that brings you joy - because movement should feel like a celebration, not a chore.

Student Health and Wellness has partnered with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit to offer Naloxone training to Lakehead students, staff, and faculty. Participants will learn about the symptoms of opioid overdose and when and how to use naloxone.

There is no cost for the training; however, registration is required and spaces are limited. Each participant will receive a naloxone kit.

Registration Required! Sign up here.

Open to students, faculty, staff, and all members of the Lakehead community.