Acorn & Anchor: Gifted, Twice Exceptional - 2e, Neurodivergence Support

02/11/2026

Mindfully Neurodivergent is here to help you get back on your feet!

Bring your stressed, anxious or burnt-out nervous system and practice listening to its messages about how to care for yourself. Mindfully Neurodivergent is a group for gifted, twice-exceptional, complex-minded and neurodivergent adults seeking to understand their brains and bodies to live well in a world that often doesn’t accommodate their needs. We offer a supportive space to share experiences and skills, and build each other up to take on life’s challenges.

Informed by polyvagal theory, we will explore how our minds and bodies respond to stress, and cover specific tools and techniques for healthy coping. Each week we will introduce and practice neurodiversity-informed mindfulness skills for stress reduction, emotion regulation, self-compassion, healthy relationships & communication, and living a purposeful life.

Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
Mar. 25 - May 13
Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre (1562 Bloor St W)
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For more information, email: info@acornandanchor.com
Register at https://www.acornandanchor.com/therapy-groups-and-programs
*This program is facilitated by a Registered Social Worker and is eligible for reimbursement under many extended health insurance plans

02/10/2026

For young adults 18-25 - join us for a board games night on Monday, Feb. 23! 6pm at Acorn & Anchor (1562 Bloor St. W) A supportive space for neurodivergent, gifted, twice-exceptional and complex-minded people to connect with like-minded peers. Bring your favourite board game! There is a $20 activity fee to cover snacks and other expenses. RSVP to rachel@acornandanchor.com.

02/05/2026

NEW SESSION DATES for Mindfully Neurodivergent!

Bring your stressed, anxious or burnt-out nervous system and practice listening to its messages about how to care for yourself! Mindfully Neurodivergent is a group for gifted, twice-exceptional, complex-minded and neurodivergent adults seeking to understand their brains and bodies to live well in a world that often doesn’t accommodate their needs. We offer a supportive space to share experiences and skills, and build each other up to take on life’s challenges.

Informed by polyvagal theory, we will explore how our minds and bodies respond to stress, and cover specific tools and techniques for healthy coping. Each week we will introduce and practice neurodiversity-informed mindfulness skills for stress reduction, emotion regulation, self-compassion, healthy relationships & communication, and living a purposeful life.

Wednesdays, 7-9 pm
Mar. 25 - May 13
Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre (1562 Bloor St W)
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For more information, email: info@acornandanchor.com
Register at https://www.acornandanchor.com/therapy-groups-and-programs

*This program is facilitated by a Registered Social Worker and is eligible for reimbursement under many extended health insurance plans

01/23/2026

Have you ever been asked, “How do you feel?” and not known how to answer? You are not alone. It can be hard to put what you are feeling into words. Sometimes those feelings show up through physical sensations. With the right support, you can slowly begin to make sense of those signals and your internal world.

Check out our blog post! 😊

https://www.acornandanchor.com/post/finding-words-for-feelings-how-the-right-therapist-can-help-with-alexithymia

01/21/2026

Bring your stressed, anxious or burnt-out nervous system and practice listening to its messages about how to care for yourself! Mindfully Neurodivergent is a group for neurodivergent adults seeking to understand our brains and our bodies in order to live well in a world that often doesn’t accommodate our needs. We offer a supportive space to share experiences and skills, and build each other up to take on life’s challenges.

Informed by polyvagal theory, we will explore how our minds and bodies respond to stress, and cover specific tools and techniques for healthy coping. Each week we will introduce and practice neurodiversity-informed mindfulness skills for stress reduction, emotion regulation, self-compassion, healthy relationships & communication, and living a purposeful life.

🗓️ Wednesdays, 7-9 pm

📅 Feb. 18 - April 15 (no session March 18)

📍 Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre (1562 Bloor St W)

*This program is facilitated by a Registered Social Worker and may be eligible for reimbursement under extended health insurance plans

11/05/2025

Do you feel the pressure to stay positive, productive, and composed no matter what life throws at you?

Do you reach for the familiar quick fixes like: distraction, avoidance, or numbing hard emotions?

Check out our blog post about building resilience by sitting with hard feelings!

By Violeta Dubov From a young age, most of us learn that emotions like anger, fear, and sadness are uncomfortable -both for ourselves and for those around us. We’re also taught, often unintentionally, that these “hard” feelings can be fixed or avoided. A crying child is soothed with a lollipop...

11/05/2025

Check us out on Instagram! 😊

10/06/2025

Kickstart Calm is where martial arts meets mindfulness! For 9-13 year olds to explore emotional balance while having fun & getting active!

*no experience or special equipment necessary.

Register here: https://forms.gle/N146sDDKBJQ5wqTa8
For more information, email: rachel@acornandanchor.com

10/03/2025

🧠✨ Our Place (The OG) is coming back October 21st!

Our Place is a supportive social group collaboratively designed by therapists & young adults, for neurodivergent peers ages 18 - 25. Designed to challenge the limitations of neurotypical social norms, Our Place offers a welcoming, affirming space where outside-the-box thinkers can unmask, connect, & just be themselves. In this peer-led environment, participants can build genuine connections with people who truly get them, while exploring familiar & new interests at their own pace. Each week, we'll come together for shared experiences & evidence-based skill building!

🗓️ Tuesdays 6pm - 8pm
📅 October 21 - November 25
📍 Acorn & Anchor Therapy Centre (1562 Bloor St W)
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For more information, email: rachel@acornandanchor.com
Register here: https://forms.gle/X5yTsGa1FxAVdhGVA

Feel free to share with others in the Toronto(ish) area!

09/12/2025

🎉 SURPRISE! 🎲
Due to popular demand, we've added 2 more board game nights!

🗓️ Join us September 16th & 23rd for more fun & good company.
📩 Email rachel@acornandanchor.com to RSVP!

*For returning members of the Our Place group & those joining this fall, the weekly fee is Pay-What-You-Can.

09/09/2025

Check out our fall peer social group for 18-25 year olds!
Email rachel@acornandanchor.com for more info or to register.

09/06/2025

Acorn & Anchor, In-person & Virtual Psychotherapy Toronto, child therapy, teen therapy, adults, couples therapy, families, parent support, Neurodivergent, Gifted, twice-exceptional, 2e, ADHD, ASD1, C-PTSD, Anxiety, Existentialism, Depression, highly sensitive, self-regulation, mental health, emotion...