Workshops
“We need mystery. Creator in her wisdom knew this. Mystery fills us with awe and wonder. They are the foundations of humility, and humility is the foundation of all learning. So we do not seek to unravel this. We honour it by letting it be that way forever.”
Grandmother Naomi speaking to Saul Indian Horse in Richard Wagamese’s (2012) book Indian Horse
Upcoming
University of Guelph Vaccarino Centre for Student Wellness JEDI Workshop
September 2024-April 2025
Workshop series for clinical staff on the application of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion concepts to the practice of psychotherapy.
Current
Circle of Belonging Support Group
April-June 2024
Three session extension series hosted by House of Friendship in Kitchener, Ontario to support staff as part of their diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives.
Past
University of Guelph Vaccarino Centre for Student Wellness JEDI Workshop
April 4, 2024
Ninety minute year-end workshop for clinical staff on the application of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion concepts to the practice of psychotherapy.
Circle of Belonging Support Group
September 2023-March 2024 Six session series hosted by House of Friendship in Kitchener, Ontario to support staff as part of their diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism initiatives.
BIPOC Support Group
October 2022-February 2023
Four session series hosted by House of Friendship in Kitchener, Ontario to support BIPOC staff.
BIPOC Support Group
Jan.-April 2022 Four session series hosted by House of Friendship in Kitchener, Ontario to support BIPOC staff.
BIPOC Wellness Series
July 22, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Oct. 28, 2021
Four-module series hosted by House of Friendship in Kitchener, Ontario to support BIPOC staff. Topics covered include the neurobiology of stress, healing racial trauma, racial identity development, and envisioning future well-being.
Racial Trauma and the Healing Journey: A Neurobiological Perspective on Impact and Healing
April 19, 2021
Webinar hosted by National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
Racial Discrimination and the Healing Journey: A Neurobiological Perspective on Impact and Healing
March 21, 2021
Webinar hosted by Algoma University: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Department
Working with Dreams as an Integrative Psychotherapist
March 17, 2021
Webinar hosted by the Toronto Dreamers Association
Racism and Mental Health in the Black Body: A Neurobiological Perspective on Impact and Healing
February 27, 2021
Webinar hosted by ACCANO in partnership with Algoma University
Dreamwork and Trauma with Christopher Sowton, ND
January 9, 2021
Webinar for psychotherapists on the use of dream material when working with trauma in therapy.
Dreamwork with Christopher Sowton, ND
September 19, 2020
Webinar for psychotherapists on the use of dream material in therapy.
The Power of the Pause
July 25 & 26, 2015
**(cancelled)**
Hillside Festival
Guelph Lake, ON
www.hillsidefestival.com (check out the Workshops link under Festival & Events)
Workshop exploring the ability to pause and observe, and its relevance to healing work.
Know Thyselves Youth Workshop
November 7, 2014
9-10am
John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute
Guelph, Ontario
**Not open to the public**
An exploration of "parts" for teens experiencing depression and anxiety.
Know Thyselves Youth Workshop
March 26, 2014
12-12:50pm
J.D. Hogarth Public School
Fergus, Ontario
**Not open to the public**
An exploration of "parts" for youth in grades 7 and 8.
The Workshop of Your Dreams with Christopher Sowton, ND
Nov. 8, 2013 FREE Public Lecture 8-10pm
Nov. 9, 2013 Workshop 11-3:30pm
$60 ($67.80 with HST)
Sukha Yoga Centre
42 Wyndham St. N Unit 101C
Guelph, ON
Note: It is recommended that participants in the workshop have a copy of Dr. Sowton's book. It is currently available at The Bookshelf in Guelph.
Books will also be on sale at both the free public lecture and the workshop.
Know Thyselves: An Exploration of Subpersonalities
July 27 & 28, 2013
Hillside Festival
Guelph Lake, ON
www.hillsidefestival.com (check out the Workshops link under Festival & Events)
Imagine being in a room with a perfectionist, a victim, a judge, a bully and a comedian. Now imagine that all of those personalities actually live within your own psyche! Welcome to the world of Subpersonalities. Join me as I lead you on an exploration of what they are, how they help and hinder, what role they play in healing, and what your unique constellation of personalities looks like.