The Art of Friendship

Strengthen your ability to build meaningful, supportive relationships by developing confidence, communication skills, and authentic connection.

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Many people wonder whether it’s truly possible to build strong, healthy friendships while navigating the ups and downs of mental health challenges. The Art of Friendship workshop offers a supportive space to learn the skills that make meaningful connection not only possible, but achievable for everyone.

Each session invites you to deepen your understanding of yourself, including how you communicate, how you show up in relationships, and how your choices shape the connections you build with others.

This workshop includes eight interactive weekly sessions, each two hours long, led by peer facilitators who bring lived experience, empathy, and practical insight. Throughout the series, you will explore relationship building tools, communication strategies, and problem solving techniques that support your mental health recovery and help you create the friendships you want in your life.

Topics:

Session 1: Introduction/Orientation
Session 2: Understanding Human Behaviour and Basic Needs Theory
Session 3: Responsibility and Commitment
Session 4: Values and Integrity
Session 5: Boundaries
Session 6: Self-Disclosure and Trust
Session 7: Communication and Resolving Conflict
Session 8: Intimacy and Group Closure

Come learn how to deepen your self‑awareness, strengthen your communication, and build the meaningful friendships you want in your life.