Events & Speaking Engagements

I’m not just a therapist. I’m also a speaker, educator, and active community member, especially within the worlds of ethical non-monogamy, relationship diversity, and the electronic music culture I’ve been part of for over two decades.

My work centers on a concept I developed in 2023 called Ethical Love, a values-based, conscious approach to relationships across diverse structures and identities. At the heart of this work is the REACH framework: Respect. Evolution. Autonomy. Communication. Honesty. These five principles guide my workshops, public talks, and therapeutic education sessions throughout Toronto and beyond.

Core Themes:

I offer engaging, therapeutic presentations and educational events on:

• Ethical non-monogamy (polyamory, open relationships, swinging)

• Love and connection through the lens of identity, stigma, and societal norms

• Ancient Greek concepts of love, reimagined through modern relational boundaries.

• Relationship diversity and de-stigmatization

• Integrative healing and self-reclamation

• Mental wellness through dance, music, and community, especially in outdoor and rave-based settings

Shadow Culture & Mental Health Advocacy:

As a mental health advocate immersed in what I call shadow culture, I honour these spaces not as escapes, but as sanctuaries. Here, in the vibrant, expressive world of rave, nightlife, and other after-dark communities, music becomes medicine, movement becomes meaning, and connection becomes a form of collective healing. These are not merely parties; they are rituals of release, resistance, and reclamation.

In May 2025, I had the honour of co-hosting Make It Funky in Toronto, where mental health met the dance floor in a celebration of joy, awareness, and embodied care. As the year unfolds, I continue to weave myself into gatherings within this community, where I champion mental wellness as a living, breathing practice, one that echoes the therapeutic process itself: cultivated through sound, sweat, and shared humanity, and rooted in the belief that healing begins when we feel seen, safe, and free to be our whole selves.

Recent & Upcoming Appearances:

• From Monogamy to Polyamory: Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy
  Oasis Aqualounge – In-Person, Toronto (2023) & Online Broadcast from California (2024)

• The Boundless Nature of Love: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Principles
  Oasis Online Broadcast (2024)

• CCPA Conference – PEI (2024) & Calgary (2025)
  Attended as a member of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, engaging in lectures, networking, and professional development while embracing the culture of each host city

• Make It Funky – Co-Host, Toronto (May 2025)
  An event celebrating music, connection, and mental health in the rave community

Booking & Collaborations:

I’m currently booking speaking engagements, panel collaborations, and workshop facilitation opportunities. My speaking style blends clinical insight, lived experience, and cultural fluency, creating real-world relevance for audiences looking to grow, heal, and connect.

📍 Based in Toronto, Canada | Available for in-person and virtual events.
Interested in collaborating?
Let’s build something bold, honest, and deeply human.
📧 brittany@bellelove.ca