New peer support activities for people affected by sexual misconduct
January 14, 2026 – Defence Stories
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A new year brings new opportunities to connect and heal. This winter, the SMSRC’s Peer Support Program, in collaboration with Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC), is hosting new trauma-informed activities for individuals affected by sexual misconduct and military sexual trauma. These activities provide a safer space for peers to connect, share experiences, discover coping mechanisms, and support one another.
What’s happening this winter?
- Trauma-informed yoga sessions: These classes offer a safer, trauma-informed, and supportive space to move, breathe, and reconnect with your body. They are led by a certified yoga instructor and adapted to all experience levels and physical abilities.
- Virtual coffee chats: These informal conversations are guided by participants’ needs related to their trauma experience at the time of the chat. They are hosted by a peer supporter and/or a mental health worker in a friendly, casual, and supportive environment.
How to join the activities?
- Activities start on January 12, 2026.
- Groups include women only, men only, and all genders. More groups will be added depending on resources availability.
- All sessions are held virtually on MS Teams in English and French.
- Registration remains open and ongoing for yoga classes and coffee chats.
For more details about each activity, consult the schedule.
To register send an email at SMSRCPSP-CSRISPSP@forces.gc.ca.