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Creative Resonance
Singing in the Oral Tradition
A therapeutic group exploring shared resonance through vocal and creative engagement
Date and details ↓Creative Resonance
Over a day together we will experience how song and art-making can resource us, reach parts of us that may not be easy to access, and create a shared field of healing.
Date and details
Saturday, November 28th
10:00 am–5:00 pm
720 Spadina Avenue
$175
Psychotherapy receipts will be provided. Reimbursement may be available through extended health benefits, depending on your plan and the provider designation covered.
Limited sliding scale spaces available, please inquire.
This group provides 6 hours of Expressive Arts Therapy.
November 28, 2026 · Includes a one-hour lunch break.
Singing in the oral tradition.
Simple songs, learned by ear.
This means we learn by listening to one another. A facilitator offers a short phrase and the group sings it back. We repeat it, gradually weaving in layers and harmonies, until we don’t need to think about the song anymore and it settles into our bodies.
There’s nothing to read or remember. Just add your voice in whatever way feels natural, and let the repetition and the group hold the song.
We will take our time, making room to notice what it is like to contribute to the shared sound and to be carried by it. You don’t need to arrive knowing how you want to sound, or with anything prepared.
An invitation to create as you sing.
Throughout the day, there will be opportunities to move between singing, vocal exploration and art-making. A sound might lead to an image; an image might offer another way to notice or express something that is difficult to put into words. There is no particular result to work towards.
These offerings are an invitation to follow whichever form of expression calls to you, or to simply rest in the sound. You can engage with them—or not—as feels right for you at the moment.
The emphasis is on the experience of making, listening and noticing, rather than on producing a finished piece. You do not need to consider yourself an artist, and there is no expectation that what you make will look or sound a particular way.
Space for your own experience.
We each arrive with our own histories, feelings and ways of being. Singing and creative expression offer ways to be with that experience without needing to explain it all in words.
As a psychotherapy group, Creative Resonance makes intentional space for personal exploration and reflection, alongside the experience of creating with others. The therapeutic process can unfold through singing, making, listening and quiet presence. There is no pressure to share personal stories.
You are welcome to sing, hum, listen, or take a quiet moment. The invitation is to be curious about your experience, at your own pace, within a shared space supported by Jordan and Kate.
The flow of the day
The flow of the day will include communal singing, vocal exploration, intermodal art-making and time outdoors.
We will make room for shared experience and individual reflection, moving between the sound of the group and your own creative exploration. Time outdoors offers another way to attend to what is around you and what you notice within yourself.
The day runs from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, with six hours of Expressive Arts Therapy and a one-hour lunch break.
Enrolment is limited to twenty participants.
About participating
Who can attend
No previous singing or art-making experience is necessary. The group is intended for adults interested in exploring personal experience through singing and creative engagement.
Do I need to share personal experiences?
No one will be asked to share personal stories. You can participate through singing, creative expression, quiet reflection and presence. During intake, you can discuss any questions about participation and what would help you feel able to join.
Do I need to prepare anything?
There is no singing or artistic preparation required. Practical information about what to bring, lunch and time outdoors will be confirmed before the group.
Intake and consent
As this is a psychotherapy group, participation involves a brief intake conversation and informed consent process.
Confidentiality
Participants agree to respect the privacy of others. Confidentiality among group members cannot be guaranteed.
Refunds
If the group is determined not to be an appropriate fit following intake, a full refund will be provided.
Insurance
Psychotherapy receipts will be provided. Reimbursement may be available through extended health benefits, depending on your plan and the provider designation covered.
About the facilitators
Jordan Topp
Jordan is a Social Worker, Psychotherapist focusing on grief, loss, and life transitions. She is an experienced group facilitator and community song leader. To learn more visit www.jordantopp.com.
Kate Keenan
Kate is an Expressive Arts Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), an experienced group facilitator, and community song leader. Learn more at katekeenan.ca.
Registration
Participation involves a brief intake conversation and informed consent process.
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