Workshops and Events

Welcome to our workshops, designed to guide you through self-exploration and equip you with skills for navigating life's challenges. Join our Risework community and registered therapists as we facilitate connection, understanding, growth and resilience.

Upcoming Events

  • A weekly summer series for nervous system support, restoration, and embodied wellbeing.

    This summer, join us Tuesday evenings for weekly sessions designed to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and care for your nervous system through calming, wellness-centred practices.

    Each week, we’ll be offering a unique restorative experience.

    Throughout the series, sessions may include:
    ✨ Gentle yoga & mindful movement
    ✨ Breathwork & grounding exercises
    ✨ Guided meditation
    ✨ Sound baths
    ✨ Somatic and nervous system regulating practices
    ✨ Reflective therapeutic exercises
    ✨ Restorative wellness experience

    Held outdoors on the Risework patio (weather permitting), these evenings invite you to pause, exhale, and reconnect in community.

    📍 Halifax
    🕯 Tuesdays | 6–7 PM AST
    🌿 June–September
    👥 Capacity: 12 participants
    💫 $25 drop-in | 4-class pack available ($20/class)

    Some sessions may be eligible for reimbursement under group therapy coverage. Please check with your insurance provider.

  • Somatic Practices & Ancient Wisdom for Trying Times

    Finding Steady Ground: Somatic Practices & Ancient Wisdom for Trying Times Jenna Noble and Sam DiFrancescantonio

    Prince Edward Island Beaconsfield

    Join us for an experiential workshop that blends the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern somatic practices to help you feel grounded and empowered in the midst of life’s challenges. Through guided exercises, discussion, and interactive practices, you’ll learn how to:

    • Recognize and regulate your nervous system responses

    • Use breath, movement, and acupuncture points to shift your state

    • Access deeper states of calm, clarity, and inner strength

    • Tap into the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and somatic therapy for lasting change

    This event is designed for anyone seeking practical tools to navigate stress, reclaim energy, and feel more grounded in daily life. No prior experience is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

    FRI June 19th 12:00 PM

    90min

  • Move. Breathe. Reset.

    Join fitness instructor and Big Brother Canada winner, Bayleigh Pelham, and therapist and Clinical Director of Risework Therapy, Sam DiFrancescantonio, MSW, RSW, for a unique wellness experience designed to help you reconnect with your body, quiet your mind, and feel more grounded.

    Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
    Time: 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM EST
    Location: 659 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

    This event may be eligible for reimbursement under extended health benefits that include coverage for group therapy. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm eligibility

Event

Date

Location


Tuesdays

6-7pm

June-Sept

Halifax
5781 Charles Street

June 19th

12-1:30pm

Charlottetown PEI

July 12th

12-1:15pm

Toronto
659 Yonge Street
Move & Meditate
CA$45.00

Move & Meditate is a 75-minute wellness experience combining fitness, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Join fitness instructor and Big Brother Canada winner, Bayleigh Pelham, for an energizing all-levels workout, followed by a guided meditation led by therapist and Founder of Risework Therapy, Sam DiFrancescantonio, MSW, RSW.

Leave feeling stronger, calmer, and more connected to yourself.

Sunday, July 12, 2026
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM EST
659 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON

Our Workshops

Led by experienced therapists and specialists, each workshop encourages learning, self-reflection, and connection.

Discover Your Path to Personal and Professional Growth!

At Risework Therapy we understand the importance of personal growth and mental well-being. We are committed to helping you thrive in your personal and professional life! Our workshops are crafted by our therapists and offer a blend of therapeutic insight and practical, evidence-based strategies in a supportive group setting.

Each workshop focuses on a key area of personal development and mental health, including self-worth, anxiety, stress management, and performance.

You will leave with a better understanding of yourself and the tools to better navigate life’s challenges.

Now Offering Custom Corporate Workshops!

Prioritize workplace wellness, Customizable workshops to support the needs of your people.

Contact Us

Email
info@riseworktherapy.com

Phone
(416) 619-0888

@riseworktherapy

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