Ripple Effect Services

Back by popular demand! Join us virtually on March 3 for Holding Space: Understanding Children’s Grief 🦋

This introductory workshop is designed for anyone supporting children. Together, we’ll explore how kids understand death, how to talk about illness, death and dying, and the unique impacts of grief. Let’s strengthen our ability to hold compassionate space during life’s hardest moments.

✨ Graduate students $20
✨ Professionals: $160
📍 357 Jane Street, Toronto
🕙 9 a.m. to noon
*Space is limited

Facilitated by Christina Lee Billyard, RP, MA, DTATI
Christina is a Registered Psychotherapist and Professional Art Therapist with specialized experience supporting children and youth navigating grief after the death of an immediate family member. Her work spans clinical roles at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Dr. Jay Children’s Grief Centre and Yorktown Family Services.

To register, please comment below or email [email protected]

If you need accommodations to participate comfortably, please reach out to: [email protected]

We hope to share this meaningful space with you. 🕊️🤎

Let’s talk about it 👇
When you’re looking for a therapist, what matters most?

• Connection?
• Experience with a specific concern?
• A warm, human approach?
• Evidence-based practice?
• Practical tools- or space to just be heard?

Everyone’s answer is different- and that’s exactly how it should be.

💬 Share in the comments or save this for later reflection.

You don’t need a perfect roadmap to move forward.
The new year is meaningful simply because you’re here 🤍🩵💙

While February is often associated with romantic love, we’re focusing on the importance of self love- in particular - the love of our incredible nervous systems! 💘 After all, our nervous system is the foundation of how we feel, connect, and experience the world 🧠💕

Practice self love by joining us for this free, virtual, interactive workshop where we’ll explore how your nervous system shapes your daily life and how neuroscience-backed strategies can help you thrive!

✨ What You’ll Discover:
✔️ How your nervous system responds to stress�✔️ Knowledge to regulate your emotions�✔️ Practical ways to enhance everyday well-being

📅 Workshop Dates:
🗓️ Feb 4 | March 4�🗓️ April 7 | May 6 | June 3
⏰ Time: 7-8 PM�💻 Where: Virtual (via Eventbrite)�🎟️ Cost: FREE

💡 How to Join:�Reserve your spot through Eventbrite today—spaces are limited!

🌿 Let’s make wellness accessible, empowering, and rooted in science. We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 Link to register is also in our bio: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/your-nervous-system-and-you-tickets-1419681047229?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLM-wVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp9F6ojdTZWJLM79wLb13aauBjdT9opiMOSfQ3AlmDKc3h7_ZBPDuduxNMUmb_aem_DZsNGSZHRWMnGazH8LnL8Q




Image description: White poster with the Ripple Effect Logo on top and the words, Your Nervous System and You. In the middle is a transparent blue brain on a blue gradient background. At the bottom there are event dates, description, and registration info. See caption.

At this time of year, emotions can run high. Expectations, family dynamics, sensory overwhelm, traditions, pressure… it’s a lot.

At Ripple, we remind clients of one grounding truth: you don’t have to hold what isn’t yours.

☃️ Things Out of Our Control:
– Other people’s moods
– How relatives comment on your life, parenting, or choices
– Old family patterns resurfacing
– Traffic, weather, crowds, travel delays
– Whether someone understands your boundaries
– How others celebrate (or don’t celebrate) the holidays

🏠Things In Our Control:
– The boundaries we set
– How we speak to ourselves
– Taking breaks when our nervous system needs one
– Choosing what traditions feel right this year
– How much time, energy, or money we give
– Where we place our attention
– Reaching out for support when things feel heavy

Gentle reminder:

You don’t have to earn rest. You don’t have to attend every gathering. You’re allowed to choose what supports your wellbeing.

This season, try placing your energy where it matters most - on what’s actually yours to hold 🩵