Helping Women Build Healthy, Intimate Relationships
Healthy relationships don’t always come naturally. For many women and non-binary individuals, past experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) or violence against women (VAW) can make it even harder to trust your own judgment when it comes to relationships.
Willowbridge Community Services is offering a free, six-week group — running every Tuesday from March 24 to April 28— designed to help you build the confidence and skills to recognize healthy relationships, set boundaries and make empowered decisions about your own life — at whatever stage of healing you’re in.
A Group Built Around You and Your Journey
The Building Healthy Intimate Relationships group is a free support group for women and non-binary individuals in Brantford who are navigating life after intimate partner violence or are looking to strengthen their relationship skills in a safe, supportive environment. Throughout the six weeks, participants will learn practical tools, engage in meaningful discussion and make genuine connections with others facing similar situations.
What To Expect Each Week
Each weekly session follows a consistent, supportive structure so participants always know what to expect:
• A check-in where participants share a goal they worked on during the previous week
• A focused topic on healthy relationship skills, followed by group discussion, exercises and sometimes paired activities
• A check-out goal to work on before the next session — something connected to the week’s topic or to healthy relationships in general
This approach builds momentum week over week, helping participants grow their confidence and skills at their own pace.
Program Details
The Building Healthy Intimate Relationships group will run weekly on Tuesdays from March 24 to April 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Brantford.
Dates: Tuesdays from March 24 to April 28
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Cost: Free
Guided by Counsellors
The group will be facilitated by Willowbridge’s counselling team, who will foster a warm and inclusive space where every participant feels safe, heard and supported.
What You’ll Walk Away With
After the six weeks, participants leave with a stronger sense of self-confidence and a clearer picture of what healthy relationships look and feel like. Whether you’re ready to pursue a new relationship, still healing or simply want to better understand your own needs, this group will meet you where you are.
Every outcome is personal, and every step forward matters.
Ready to Join?
This free relationship skills group is open to adult women and non-binary counselling clients. To ensure all participants feel comfortable and safe to engage, we’re limiting space to 12 participants only. If you’re interested in joining, we encourage you to register early by emailing Lori at [email protected].
Additional Support is Available
If you’re interested in receiving one-on-one support, Willowbridge is here to help. Visit our counselling services webpage or contact our Warm Welcome team to learn more and get matched with a counsellor.