Events are taken from Eventbrite and submitted by community members. Events are chosen based on interest to serve the mental health , creativity and self expression community. CreateBeing is not responsible for what happens at or changes made regarding the event and encourage feedback and suggestions for future events.
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2 events,
Mindfulness Meditation, Monday drop ins
Mindfulness Meditation Drop-in every Monday at noon in the Grad Room for mindfulness meditation. (Registration optional). Would you like to be more calm, confident and connected? Learn to practice mindfulness techniques that will increase your relaxation and resiliency. About mindfulness meditation Mindfulness meditation is about …
Tai Chi at The Bentway with Eti Greenberg
Tai Chi at The Bentway with Eti Greenberg
Tai Chi with Eti Greenberg A twice weekly recreational Tai Chi class Tai Chi at The Bentway occurs every Monday (5:30pm) and Thursday (11:00am) from June 13 to August 19. Not only is Tai Chi fun and relaxing (and easy to get into) but it …
4 events,
Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series: Toronto Edition #1
Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series: Toronto Edition #1
Crossing Cultures aims to bring together a community of young people of colour to discuss their experiences with mental health. About this Event Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series aims to bring together a community of young people of colour to discuss their experiences with mental health/well-being, …
Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series: Toronto Edition #1
Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series: Toronto Edition #1
Crossing Cultures aims to bring together a community of young people of colour to discuss their experiences with mental health. About this Event Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series aims to bring together a community of young people of colour to discuss their experiences with mental health/well-being, …
ABI Survivor Support Group – July 2019
ABI Survivor Support Group – July 2019
Are you looking for support and a chance to connect with others living with brain injury? Join BIST’s Brain Injury Survivor Support Group! Connect with other adults living with mild / moderate ABI. Discuss challenges and successes, share coping strategies and support. For adults over …
3 events,
Lift Up
Lift Up
Lift Up program is catered to recovering individuals looking to improve their lives through CrossFit and community. Lift Up is a safe, supportive & physically active environment for those who are recovering from addiction, alcoholism & anyone currently dealing with mental health issues. Each week, individuals will …
Young Adult Fiction and Graphic Novels w/Maya
Young Adult Fiction and Graphic Novels w/Maya
Join Maya for an exploration of coming of age stories and graphic novels and comics. No experience necessary. Please note: TTC tokens will not be provided for this workshop.
3 events,
Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series: Toronto Edition #2
Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series: Toronto Edition #2
Sparking dialogue in youth of colour about the unique familial, cultural and other unique stressors and how it effects our well-being. About this Event Crossing Cultures Dialogue Series aims to bring together a community of young people of colour to discuss their experiences with mental …
Buddhist Responses to Anxiety & Depression: by Ganden Tri Rinpoche
Buddhist Responses to Anxiety & Depression: by Ganden Tri Rinpoche
A conversation about Buddhist responses to anxiety and depression Mental health, anxiety, and depression affect many people around us, young and old alike. This event is a presentation and dialogue with a high master of Tibetan Buddhism, the 104th Ganden Tripa, about Buddhist tools and …
2 events,
Kundalini Yoga Class with Pretti Balance
Kundalini Yoga Class with Pretti Balance
Please note: this ticket does not save you a spot in the class. To save your place, register here or through mindbody and sign up for the Friday Night Kundalini Yoga with Chantaya Veira About the class: In this class, we focus on breathing techniques, …
2 events,
Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families
Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families
Are you a member of a racialized group? Did you grow up in a chaotic household where you walked on eggshells? Were the adults in your home under extreme stress, under the influence of alcohol, drugs, gambling or other addiction? Was your environment filled with …
2 events,
Meditation 2.0 – Beyond Mindfulness
Meditation 2.0 – Beyond Mindfulness
Want to be Happier, More Relaxed and Productive? Haven't you wondered by some people are so much more happy, relaxed and successful? In this seminar you will learn the basics of stress-reducing meditation & breathing techniques that are taught in the Art of Living Happiness …
3 events,
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware Drop-in every Monday at noon in the Grad Room for mindfulness meditation. (Registration optional). Would you like to be more calm, confident and connected? Learn to practice mindfulness techniques that will increase your relaxation and resiliency. About mindfulness meditation …
FREE Beach Yoga with PUR YOGA Toronto
FREE Beach Yoga with PUR YOGA Toronto
Join us for FREE Yoga on the beach all summer long! Bring as many friends and family as you'd like and meet us at the the foot of Hammersmith Avenue in the Beaches. The majority of classes will be taught by our lovely, extremely talented …
3 events,
CREATEBEING: Collaborative Storytelling
CREATEBEING: Collaborative Storytelling
CreateBeing is hosting a writing workshop on creative collaboration. We believe that being creatively expressed is the key to mental wellness. This is a collaborative writing workshop, so we will be creating something awesome together. We will be working independently and in groups to create …
Open Mic at the Library!
Open Mic at the Library!
Are you a singer, musician, poet, comic, or storyteller? If so, then you are invited to share your talents at the Toronto Reference Library Open Mic! Acoustic guitar and digital piano provided. Sign-up at 5:30pm in the Beeton Hall (1st Floor). For teens, adults, and …
3 events,
Lift Up
Lift Up
Lift Up program is catered to recovering individuals looking to improve their lives through CrossFit and community. Lift Up is a safe, supportive & physically active environment for those who are recovering from addiction, alcoholism & anyone currently dealing with mental health issues. Each week, individuals will …
Poetry and Songwriting w/Maya
Poetry and Songwriting w/Maya
Explore a variety of forms of poetry and lyrical songwriting. No experience necessary. Please note: TTC tokens will not be provided for this workshop.
2 events,
FringeTO 2030: Scenario Planning for a Climate-Ready Festival
FringeTO 2030: Scenario Planning for a Climate-Ready Festival
This is an event for any and all members of the Toronto FRINGE Festival community. Are you an artist? Patron? Volunteer? Staff member? Just someone who likes to hang out on the Fringe Patio? We want your ideas! The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) …
5 events,
Art Talk: I LOVE ART w/ Tiffany Pratt
Art Talk: I LOVE ART w/ Tiffany Pratt
With Tiffany Pratt, TOAF’s Art Love Envoy Nothing is more important than the life of a creative - it opens our channels of possibilities and love and makes us see the world in a new way. For designer, author, TV personality, and maker Tiffany Pratt, …
Art Tour: Who, What, Wear-able Art
Art Tour: Who, What, Wear-able Art
With Robert Mitchell, OCAD U Assistant Professor of Material Art & Design Take a 45-minute tour of some outstanding jewellery artists at the Fair, as seen through the eyes of Robert Mitchell, OCAD U professor and jewellery artist, as he shines light on the complexity …
Reach Out Together Annual Event: Mental Health Awareness
Reach Out Together Annual Event: Mental Health Awareness
On July 12, Reach Out Together will be hosting its third annual event in downtown, Toronto. Initiated by Aanchal Vashistha, the event will be held in honour of her late twin brother, UofT alumnus, Financial Services Manager at BMO, Tushar Vashistha, who passed away due …
2 events,
Meditation 2.0 – Beyond Mindfulness
Meditation 2.0 – Beyond Mindfulness
Want to be Happier, More Relaxed and Productive? Haven't you wondered by some people are so much more happy, relaxed and successful? In this seminar you will learn the basics of stress-reducing meditation & breathing techniques that are taught in the Art of Living Happiness …
2 events,
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware Drop-in every Monday at noon in the Grad Room for mindfulness meditation. (Registration optional). Would you like to be more calm, confident and connected? Learn to practice mindfulness techniques that will increase your relaxation and resiliency. About mindfulness meditation …
4 events,
Lift Up
Lift Up
Lift Up program is catered to recovering individuals looking to improve their lives through CrossFit and community. Lift Up is a safe, supportive & physically active environment for those who are recovering from addiction, alcoholism & anyone currently dealing with mental health issues. Each week, individuals will …
Dystopian and Surrealist Games w/Maya
Dystopian and Surrealist Games w/Maya
Join Maya to try your hand at writing some Orwellian fiction and some surrealist word play. No experience necessary. Please note: TTC tokens will not be provided for this workshop.
Drawing the Line: Creating Healthy Boundaries
Drawing the Line: Creating Healthy Boundaries
Drawing the Line is an art therapy workshop series that was designed to empower participants to draw healthy boundaries for themselves and others in order to create healthy relationships. Through art therapy and mindfulness practices, this workshop will guide participants to examine their current boundaries …
2 events,
Mindfulness for Go-Getters
Mindfulness for Go-Getters
We entrepreneurs and knowledge workers tend to be ambitious achievers. Having said that, working in industries like tech can be quite chaotic and stressful. Mindfulness is the bridge that can connect us to the gift of presence and help us continue with positive momentum and …
2 events,
Karaoke Night at Blockchain House
Karaoke Night at Blockchain House
Do you love karaoke? Join us at Digital Finance Institute for a night of singing, drinks, food, and fun! You can network AND belt out to your favourite tear-jerking Adele ballad. Don’t miss it! Dress code: Casual
2 events,
Introduction To Psychosis And Schizophrenia: A Series By Make It Mindful
Introduction To Psychosis And Schizophrenia: A Series By Make It Mindful
Make It Mindful uses art as a way to raise awareness for mental health issues. Join us as we talk about psychosis and schizophrenia.
2 events,
DIY Poster Making Workshop with Dan Bergeron
DIY Poster Making Workshop with Dan Bergeron
DIY Poster Making Workshop with Dan Bergeron July 14, 12-3pm Free Join artist Dan Bergeron for the first in a series of DIY poster making workshops. The workshop will explore the poster as an art form that has played a unique role in activism, social …
2 events,
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware Drop-in every Monday at noon in the Grad Room for mindfulness meditation. (Registration optional). Would you like to be more calm, confident and connected? Learn to practice mindfulness techniques that will increase your relaxation and resiliency. About mindfulness meditation …
5 events,
Lift Up
Lift Up
Lift Up program is catered to recovering individuals looking to improve their lives through CrossFit and community. Lift Up is a safe, supportive & physically active environment for those who are recovering from addiction, alcoholism & anyone currently dealing with mental health issues. Each week, individuals will …
Short Stories w/Maya
Short Stories w/Maya
Travel around the world through the page on a trip to discover short story traditions from a myriad of cultures! No experience necessary. Please note: TTC tokens will not be provided for this workshop.
Textile Teach-in: Cross Stitch Workshop
Textile Teach-in: Cross Stitch Workshop
Learn to cross stitch our Textile Teach-in workhop! Textile Teach-ins are twice-monthly hands-on workshops featuring different textile techniques. All materials are provided. Free with admission to the Museum. Admission is Pay What You Can on Wednesday evenings after 5 pm.
2 events,
Heart Of A Man- Men’s Discussion Group
Heart Of A Man- Men’s Discussion Group
Our mission is about spreading awareness and revolutionizing manhood regarding overcoming the stigmas men face dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD and relationship struggles. Join us for an open discussion on our inner battles of anxiety. Overcome.Elevate.Inspire Have questions about Heart Of A Man (HOAM) - …
2 events,
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware
Mindfulness Meditation with Professor Owen Ware Drop-in every Monday at noon in the Grad Room for mindfulness meditation. (Registration optional). Would you like to be more calm, confident and connected? Learn to practice mindfulness techniques that will increase your relaxation and resiliency. About mindfulness meditation …
4 events,
Lift Up
Lift Up
Lift Up program is catered to recovering individuals looking to improve their lives through CrossFit and community. Lift Up is a safe, supportive & physically active environment for those who are recovering from addiction, alcoholism & anyone currently dealing with mental health issues. Each week, individuals will …
Memoir and Comedy Writing w/Maya
Memoir and Comedy Writing w/Maya
Join Maya for some short memoir writing and have a laugh with some comedy writing and improv games! No experience necessary. Please note: TTC tokens will not be provided for this workshop.
Drawing the Line: Creating Healthy Boundaries
Drawing the Line: Creating Healthy Boundaries
Drawing the Line is an art therapy workshop series that was designed to empower participants to draw healthy boundaries for themselves and others in order to create healthy relationships. Through art therapy and mindfulness practices, this workshop will guide participants to examine their current boundaries …