Integration is an important part of the process and shoudn’t be overlooked or trivialized. Deep material may have been touched and will continue to move for some time after a workshop. Self Care After the HB Workshop is a handout written by experienced facilitators that suggests different means to help you integrate your process.
Here are some existing resources in the Ottawa/Gatineau area that can be of some help.
Integration circles
On the Thursday following a HB workshop we offer an integration circle on Zoom for those who wish to or have a need for exploring and sharing some challenging or beautiful aspects of their experience in a safe and empathetic container. We can also come to offer our presence and listening.
OPEN
The Ottawa Psychedelic Education Network holds often twic a month an integration circle to explore experienes of non-ordinary states of consciousness. It offers the same characteristics of safety and openness as ours.
Dance
Biodanza
There is one biodanza facilitator in the Ottawa/Gatineau area that has classes evey week and some weekend intensives:
Anne-Marie Riel contact here 613-316-8118
Dance to Nature
Every Sunday at 10h15 at Mooney’s Bay. Perfect after a Saturday workshop.
Facilitated by Alana O’Donnell contact here
There are more options. Contact Improv posts a web newsletter updated weekly with all dance and movement events in the area.
Others
Family Constellations (offered in French)
A powerful approach that works on transgenerational difficulties/conflicts/blockages. Can be very supportive to gain insight on family issues and recurring patterns that emerged during your session.
Facilitated by Suzanne Brouillette and Julie Desmarais.
Meditation
There is a number of meditation groups or sanghas in the Ottawa/Gatineau area. Most of them hold weekly sittings.
Ottawa Insight Meditation Community
Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre
Méditation Gatineau – Rivière de la compassion contact here
True North Insight offers 2-7 day retreats near Ottawa
Spirals of Change – Emergence Sharing Circle
We offer a monthly spiritual emergence share circle for the purpose of connecting, sharing and hearing each other within a compassionate, safe holding space. We believe one of the most powerful ways to support and integrate our deep inner experiences is together in community. The drop-in is held every last Sunday of the month by Zoom.
Facilitated by Ariadne Patsiopoulos and Helen Hutchinson
Nature
You don’t need to go far. The Gatineau Park is a jewel and both Ottawa and Gatineau have some wonderful nature spots where one can wander peacefully.