Loneliness You Didn’t Expect
– Winter Edition
An interactive online art therapy workshop for newcomers navigating winter loneliness and emotional adjustment.
Workshop Date:
December 23, 2025
FREE WORKSHOP
Workshop Details:
December 23, 2025
7 PM – 8PM
Google Meet
Presented By:
Renaz Noorani, MSc., RP, C.C.C
WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will:
Normalize their experience of loneliness
Understand that winter loneliness is a common and expected response to migration, loss, and environmental change — not a personal weakness.
Develop psychoeducation about loneliness and the nervous system
Learn how loneliness is connected to stress, trauma, and seasonal changes in the body and brain.
Differentiate isolation from emotional loneliness
Gain clarity on why someone can feel lonely even when surrounded by people, especially in a new culture.
Increase self-compassion and reduce self-blame
Shift from “Something is wrong with me” to “My system is adapting to a new season and environment.”
Identify small, realistic ways to rebuild connection during winter
Explore gentle, culturally respectful ways to reconnect without pressure or overwhelm.
Feel seen, validated, and less alone
Experience safe reflection and shared understanding within the group.
What You’ll Need for the Workshop (Please Have Ready)
Paper (plain or sketchbook)
Colored pencils, crayons, markers, or pens
Magazines or newspapers (optional, for collage
Glue stick and scissors (optional)
Paper or a small box to represent your “toolbox”
Pens, markers, or stickers to decorate
Small items representing coping strategies (optional, e.g., stones, shells, photos
Other Items
Comfortable space to work in
Water or a drink nearby
Open mind and willingness to participate