Welcome to Monday Room
The Monday Room is a calm, neuroaffirming studio in Stratford, Ontario for teen girls who thrive in low-pressure environments. Participants can work on personal creative projects, relax, or connect with other participants with no pressure to perform, socialize or mask. If they wish, teens are welcome to bring independent learning or online schoolwork if they would like to use the space that way.
The space is guided by a self-directed learning ethos. It is designed for people who may not feel at home in a fast-paced, socially demanding, or highly-structured group setting and who are looking for a quieter place to work on projects, spend time alongside others, and follow their own interests.
The Monday Room was created by Sara Wilken, a social worker in Stratford Ontario.
Small Group (maximum 8 participants)
Calm Studio Environment
Participation is always optional
ages 14-18 Stratford, Ontario Small Group
Mondays 4-6 PM
What Happens Here?
Creative Projects
Art, crafts, sewing, building, cooking, writing and other personal interests.
A Calm Environment
A low-demand space where participation can engage at their own pace.
Connection
Be in the same room with people who understand flexible ways of being together
Who is the Monday Room For?
The Monday Room is designed for teen girls ages 14-18 who would feel comfortable in a neuroaffirming space, enjoy creative activities and benefit from calm, low-pressure environments.
Some participants may be autistic, ADHD, otherwise neurodivergent, anxious, socially cautious, or simply more comfortable in environments other than conventional programs.
A diagnosis is not required. What matters most is that the space feel like a good fit.
Participants may enjoy Monday Room if they:
prefer quieter, lower-demand settings
like working on their own projects in the company of others
need time to warm up socially
feel drained by highly structured or high pressure environments
value autonomy, creativity, and being accepted as they are.
You can bring your own project or choose something from the studio supplies.
Participation is flexible—some girls may work quietly on their own projects while others may talk or collaborate.
Self-Directed Learning
The space is shaped by a self-directed learning ethos, which means:
personal interests are taken seriously
autonomy is respected
participation is not forced
relationships matter
there is room for different energies, communication styles and ways of being
participants can help shape the evolution of the program as it develops
The Details
Meet weekly for 8 week blocks beginning September 14th, 2026
Mondays from 4-6 PM
Maximum 8 participants
Location: Falstaff Family Centre in Stratford, Ontario
Facilitated by Sara Wilken, RSW, MSW, PhD
Fee: $80 per 8-week block
How to Join
Start with a quick chat (optional)
We’ll arrange a call so we can get to know each other so you can see if the space feels like a good fit. You can ask questions and learn about how Monday Room works. You’re also welcome to email with any questions—whatever feels easiest.
You can email me at sara@mondayroom.ca or book a call here: https://calendar.app.google/ev98MTegHSAv3AgA9
Try it out
If it seems like a good fit, I’ll invite your daughter to join a session and see how it feels. After that, you can decide if continuing feels right—no pressure to commit.