Online Overcoming Anxiety and Depression Group
Status:
Location:
Open
Virtual
Format:
Online
Contact Information:
Schedule:
Starts April 9th - May 14th, 2024 every Tuesday at 12PM (noon) for six weeks
About the Program
The purpose of this group is to support and empower participants who struggle with feeling anxious or depressed. It aims to provide participants facilitated support, connection with people that have similar lived experience, and an opportunity to learn new skills for responding to anxiety and/or depression.
Additional Details
Time commitment: The group meets online on Tuesdays at 12 PM (noon), with each session lasting an hour and a half. We ask that group members commit to all six sessions to optimize group cohesion and to benefit everyone involved.
Group size and format: This online group is limited to 12 participants. This is a skills-based group, which includes psychoeducation and supportive discussion. Time dedicated to discussing individual experiences is limited.
Group sessions activities include video presentation, large and smaller group discussion, individual reflection questions and optional readings.
Objectives:
Help participants understand risk factors, challenges and myths surrounding anxiety and depression
Increase participants’ ability to notice and identify difficult feelings
Grow awareness of behaviours as helpful or unhelpful in responding to difficult feelings
Highlight individual strengths, practices and values that could support participants' goals related to overcoming anxiety and depression
Learn to incorporate self-compassion and mindfulness practices to support mental health
To register, please email jxavier@centretownchc.org
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