emPOWERED Up! Weightlifting (Therapy Group)

Date

Wednesday February 11, 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am

Location

In-person (location sent upon registration)
Event Category

This professionally facilitated trauma informed resistance training group enables female identified students to access the benefits of resistance training and body based trauma therapy to mitigate symptoms that have been interfering with daily and academic life. This program will involve weekly resistance training sessions coupled with a psychotherapy component. Each week we will work with our bodies and minds to build strength and resilience together.

W26 dates/times: Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am, Feb 4 to Mar 18 (excluding Feb 18)

Eligibility criteria:鈥疐emale identified student, with self-identified trauma or adverse childhood experiences (sexual assault, childhood trauma, bullying etc.), and an interest in resistance training and group therapy.

Students who are interested this group will be asked to complete a 10-15 minute survey. This will help ensure this group is a good fit and it is safe to start exercising. Upon completion, students will receive the registration link.