New Pathways Therapy Centre

03/02/2026

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group for Nervous System Regulation

Each session includes beautifully designed handouts, guided meditations and practical resources to help you keep practicing between workshop

Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is a well-established, evidence-based 8-week group program for depression, anxiety, and stress. Our MBCT group in Toronto builds on the core structure of MBCT while emphasizing embodied awareness, relational safety, and nervous system regulation in community.

Who this group may be supportive for:
-People experiencing anxiety, depression, or chronic stress
-Those interested in mindfulness, somatic therapy, or embodied approaches to mental health
-Clinicians, caregivers, and helping professionals seeking relational and embodied self-care
-People who are interested in reconnecting with in person community.

Event Details:

-When: 8 weeks plus one retreat evening, Tuesdays, April 7 to Jun 2, 2026, 5 to 7 pm
-Where: New Pathways Third Space, 720 Spadina Avenue, Suite 312
-Cost: $630 (fees may be covered by extended health benefits)

Facilitated By:
Dr. Patricia “Pat” Rockman is a family physician and an internationally recognized leader in mindfulness-based approaches to mental health.

Rachael Frankford is a registered social worker and somatic psychotherapist based in Toronto. She is the founder of New Pathways, where her work integrates mindfulness, trauma-informed psychotherapy, and nervous system regulation.

Register here: https://www.newpathwaystherapy.com/mbct-form

02/23/2026

Join us for our inaugural in person MBCT group at New Pathways as we launch the opening of our Third Space. This group is an opportunity to practice mindfulness in community space that we have designed for helping us remember that natural connections and healing space are the foundation of mental health.

This group offers an evidence-informed, embodied approach to mindfulness that integrates principles from somatic therapy, relational presence, and nervous system regulation.

Led By Rachael Frankford, founder of New Pathways and Dr. Pat Rockman, founder of the Centre for Mindfulness Studies.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPeQJCGp

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02/16/2026

Connecting to the Rhythm if your Digestive system

To listen to the full meditation, check our bio.

02/12/2026

Space is an important therapeutic element for us at New Pathways. We’ve created a space where we want people to feel welcome and at home.

This is an essential element in nervous assisting regulation. We’re proud to welcome you into our clinic and also be around other Therapists like ourselves for connection.

02/10/2026

We are pleased to launch our gut health and mental health program starting today. People are still welcome to join, and you will also receive a video record recordings of the program. It’s time to listen to the gut and bring it into the mental health conversation.

register here: https://lnkd.in/eJbc4MXp

01/22/2026

Your brain isn’t the only one in charge 🧠✨

Join us for Listen to Your Gut, a 4-week program co-led by nutritionist Natalie Singer.

No diets, no strict rules just curiosity and gentle education.

Starts Feb 10 | 4–5 PM EST
Online via Google Meet
By Donation

Register here:https://lnkd.in/eJbc4MXp

01/21/2026

01/19/2026

Those of us who dedicate our lives to mental health need time for contemplation.
Sometimes it takes a radical change of environment to truly pause.

As therapists, we hold many stories.
Over time, it can become hard to know what energy is ours to carry.

For me, walking in the Andes has become a space of contemplation
less structured than meditation, more spacious and alive.

When I was younger, I traveled to escape.
Now, I travel to re-center so I can return home grounded and of service to my community in Toronto.

Reflections from the Sacred Valley 🌿

01/05/2026

Your hypervigilance is not a character flaw. It's a sign your brain is working too hard to keep you safe. Be compassionate with your nervous system. Neurofeedback helps ease that burden. ❤️

read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gG-ZYHG4

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11/12/2025

Nature shows us how to heal. All we need to do is learn how to pay attention to the slow pace, the gentle rhythm, and the effortless way the earth exists. 🌿

When you pay attention to the world, your nervous system can finally relax its constant guard.

Take a few moments today to simply observe.

11/05/2025

Listening to your body is an act of resistance.

Against a world that demands you stay busy, override your fatigue, and ignore your needs choosing to slow down is the most radical form of self-care.

Reclaim your autonomy. Listen.

10/28/2025

When your "Gas Pedal" (Fight or Flight) is stuck on, your nervous system needs a new signal.

Nature is one of the quickest ways to hit the "Brake Pedal" and signal safety. It reminds your body it's okay to rest and digest.

Go outside today and let the earth co-regulate you. 👇