When

     Saturday, January 17th, 2026 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Where

Community Activities Group of Old Ottawa East, 61 Main St., Ottawa

Costs

  $15 - OASW members

  $10 - OASW student member

  $35 - Non-member

  $25 - Student Non-member 

Following your confirmed attendance of the event, OASW members will be refunded.

Event Capacity:

 18 participants

Event Description

Ground & Connect is a two-hour in-person gathering designed to support the well-being of social workers. This in-person event follows three weekly online opportunities to ground & connect using similar strategies of breathing, therapeutic writing, and conversation.

Join Lori Rosove for a unique gathering of open-minded social workers. Lori will provide a nourishing blend of gentle movement and therapeutic writing. She’ll show participants how to gain calm with simple, accessible movement and clarity through therapeutic writing.

As we move into the new year, take time for yourself. Imagine embracing this new year with a clear mind and a calm heart. This special gathering offers exactly that.

At this gathering, Lori will guide you for 75 minutes to reconnect with yourself and what matters in a welcoming and safe space. You’ll have the chance to:

🧘‍♀️Relax your body with gentle sitting movement.

🖋️ Write to explore what’s below your surface.

🌳 Embrace calm with mindfulness tools.

🧘‍♀️ No experience needed — just bring a notebook, a pen, and a curious heart.

Target Audience: Social workers who are looking for a bit of time for self-care. Attendees will gain new tools for self-care, recognize the need for /benefits of self-care, and gain clarity on some “blocked” areas.

Purpose: Provide an easy method of self-care that attendees can use in their lives on an ongoing basis. Network with others to build community and support.

Lori Rosove has degrees in Social Work and Applied Language Studies plus certifications in yoga and forest bathing.

Cancellation Policy 

• Cancellations made up to 24 hours before a scheduled appointment via email at claire@oasw.org will be processed without a penalty.
• Cancellations made 24 hours or less before an event will not be refunded. This includes no-shows.
• Refunds will be issued if this event is cancelled. 

OASW Members only - Deposit Policy: Payment is for deposit only. Following confirmed attendance, OASW members will be refunded.

NOTE ABOUT REGISTRATION QUESTIONS:

OASW is committed to inclusion and promoting a diverse range of identities, experiences, perspectives, and voices across all areas of the Association. As such, the registration contains some optional questions that are intended to assist us to better understand our social work community and ensure that our work is reflective of the diverse membership of OASW and our profession.