By educating and building awareness, we can build stronger communities, erase stigma, and develop understanding. We can open the door to a brighter, healthier future for people with mental health problems and addictions, including their families and their communities.
audio / video resources
February 26th, 2021
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Nicole gracefully shares her story and dives deep into the topics of intergenerational trauma, abuse, and more as part of this Black History Month virtual event. It was a night of stories, music, spoken word, dance, advocacy + celebration.
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January 31, 2021
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CCAWR Black History Month Virtual Launch Event
To kickstart Black History Month, The Carribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region initiated this virtual event to showcase black community groups and resources that can benefit the African, Black and Caribbean communities within Waterloo Region. Some of the categories of resources include: mental and physical health, financial literacy, legal support, entrepreneurship, and education. Nicole's segment is called "Why Trauma in Black Communities 'H.I.T.' so Differently & Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique" and can be seen at 3:13:00. Learn more about CCAWR: http://ccawr.ca |
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'Embodied Racial Healing' January 19, 2021
Nicole Brown Faulknor, author, therapist and trauma survivor, and Jenn Turner, co-founder of CFTE (Centre for Trauma and Embodiment) have an important conversation about what intergenerational racial trauma healing can look like from a body-first perspective. |
November 2, 2020
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Podcast Feature: Distress and Crisis Ontario
In this episode, Nicole speaks about the psychological impacts of systemic racism on mental health and how she uses psychotherapy to help people who have experienced systemic racism. She also offers self-care advice during these times of COVID-19, discusses current high racial tensions, and provides many other valuable insights. |
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October 7, 2020
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Virtual Panel Discussion for World Mental Health Day
Wounds 2 Wings joined the Counselling Collaborative of Waterloo Region for World Mental Health Day 2020 hosted by Kitchener Public Library and KW Counselling. The virtual panel discussion provided a way to hear from local counsellors about several mental health topics to share, including managing fear and anxiety during these uncertain times. |
September 30, 2020
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Podcast Feature: She Is Your Neighbour
Nicole is featured on an episode of She Is Your Neighbour's new podcast series which explores the realities and complexities of domestic violence. Nicole speaks on intergenerational trauma, how domestic violence impacts Black women, and share her own story. Check the link out below to listen or search "She Is Your Neighbour" on your favourite podcast platform. |
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August 27, 2020
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Beauty Club Outlet IG Live Conversation
Join Nicole and Naomi Adams, owner of Beauty Club Outlet - a beauty, cosmetic and personal care store located in Cambridge, ON - for a conversation about the psychology of loving Afro & curly hair. Shop their products at http://www.beautycluboutlet.com |
August 1, 2020
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Podcast Feature: Compassion in the Face of Global Trauma
Nicole is featured in Maitri Centre's podcast 'Compassion in the Face of Global Trauma.' She discusses how COVID is triggering a collective trauma response, and gives advice on how to shift from fear to compassion for ourselves and others during these times. |
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March 9, 2020
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Podcast Feature: Believe In Her
Believe in Her is a podcast where they listen to the stories of the incredible women making waves in our world. From entrepreneurs to community leaders, and beyond, their goal is to learn what it really means to Believe in Her. In this episode, Nicole dives into how to heal our traumas, and how we can learn to access that healing within our own bodies. |
August 30, 2019
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98.5 CKWR: Frontline Forward Radio Show
Nicole is invited for a guest interview with Bryan Stevens" Meeting people (first responders and their family and friends) who may be in need of services from where they are - at home, work and/or in isolation. True heart work - and connection to our community! |
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W2W IN THE media
WORKSHOPS / events
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Upcoming
Saturday October 22nd & Sunday October 23rd, 2022
Saturday March 22nd & Sunday March 23rd, 2022 2-DAY EMBODIMENT TRAINING WORKSHOP 
A Living and Breathing' Training, Workshop & Seminar Course through the Trauma and Embodiment Association of Ontario facilitated by Founder Nicole Brown Faulknor.
Ask about accessibility options including financial options for those who may like to attend and may feel excluded. Let’s create options for all. Register at www.teaocanada.com Thursdays 8-9pm, starting March 3rd, 2022
For racialized people, including but not limited to Black and Indigenous individuals, having an exclusive space in which to practice can be powerfully supportive. Trauma can also stem from racism, so connecting with a teacher and with others who might share lived experience around race trauma can also be an important element to surviving and thriving. Details: - Starts March 3 - Thursdays 8:00-9:00pm - sliding scale pricing: $145 / $120 / $95 / $0 - limited in-studio spots - many virtual spots For more information and to register, please visit: https://thebranchesyoga.com/yoga-workshops?utm_medium=instagram&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=courses+%26+workshops 
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Past
February 12, 2022
As part of Rhythm & Blues Cambridge's Black History Month Celebration, we focused on the topics of empowerment, self discovery and the journey through womanhood in a supportive environment with professional facilitators. To see more of the events lineup for this month, visit: https://www.rhythmbluescambridge.com/upcoming-events-1 
January 24th-28th, 2022
Come join the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education as we collectively raise awareness about consent. 
January 27th, 2022
Wednesdays @ 6:00pm-7:30pm
Starting January 5th until January 25th, 2022 VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION 
If you are interested in joining us over the 4 weeks you are welcome to email Nicole directly at wounds2wings@gmail.com.
Price: $80 to register for the group, one payment. You are welcome to attend 1, 2, 3 or all 4 support groups, same payment. To receive the ‘Zoom link’ e-transfer payment (details to be provided upon contacting Nicole) Saturday, December 11th 2021 @ 12:00-1:30pm
EMBODIMENT INTRODUCTION TRAINING 101 
This is for anyone who's curious about TEAO's upcoming embodiment training workshops, or who is interested in learning more about the terms embodiment, somatic, and trauma, and how trauma and embodiment intersect.
Friday June 18 and Saturday June 19, 2021
Saturday, March 20th, 2021
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: EMBODIED HEALING: "BODY FIRST PERSPECTIVE" 
Ongoing October 26 - December 7, 2020
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON YOGA: 
May 30, 2019
PRESENTATION: Nicole presents Expressions of Yoga, Mindfulness, and the Inner Wounded Child at Wilfred Laurier University FSW Spring Lecture February 20th & 27th, 2019
ANXIETY & DEPRESSION WORKSHOP: Supportive education for parents of children and youth/adolescence at Lang's Community Center, Cambridge ON (facilitated by Nicole) 
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