Empathy 101 ONLINE

Welcome to CMHA's Wellness Through Art where we welcome EVERYONE as an artist! The intention of this event is to simply create space for people to make art together. Each month we will start out with sharing a different mindfulness technique or thought-provoking activity for contemplation or inspiration. We will then open up the space for participants to be creative and make whatever art is calling to them in the moment. We will provide some basic art supplies, but you are also welcome to bring your own supplies or art projects from home and work on them here. YOU CAN'T DO ART WRONG! This is a judgment free zone and we are all here to feel good through creating art and connecting with one another:)  

CMHA in Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Children’s Services, has developed a peer-to-peer family support program. Caregiver Connections provides peer support for parents and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. With the support of trained peers with lived experience, parents and caregivers will learn how to best take care of themselves, ask for help when necessary and learn about the importance of boundaries. It is a safe place to gather together for shared stories, education, resources and support.

Join CMHA Recovery College Camrose in partnership with Camrose Public Library for a FREE Drumming Circle. This is an improvisational style of drumming circle where we will come together in community to explore and express our rhythmical spirit! No experience or musical ability is required! Open to everyone ages 16+  Instruments are provided, but feel free to bring your own.  Studies have shown that drumming can enhance your health and wellness in a variety of ways! Benefits to drumming include:

• Reduces stress & anxiety
• Relieves depression
• Lowers blood pressure
• Helps control chronic pain
• Burns calories
• Boosts brain power
• Develops confidence
• Improves coordination
• Enhances social life
• Builds happiness

Determining how much to share, when to share and who to share your story with can be tricky. Join us for this interactive 2 session course where we will:

• Explore the risks and benefits of self-disclosure.
• Understand the levels of self-disclosure and the importance of trust.
• Learn how to set boundaries around self-disclosure.
• Talk about the impact that technology has on the way we share.
• Discover ways to resolve conflict regarding self disclosure.

Procrastination becomes a vicious cycle: you become overwhelmed with what must be done and the lack of time left to do it, become increasingly stressed, and feel completely stuck and unable to move forward. Lack of motivation is part of procrastination. Join us for our single session ONLINE course via zoom where we learn how to turn our procrastination into motivation!

• Consider what unhelpful attitudes and assumptions lead you to put things off without you realizing it.
• Explore the procrastination cycle.
• Discuss the roadmap to overcoming procrastination.
• Discover time and task management skills.

Are you a woman seeking self-discovery? Are you searching for ways to build hope, belonging and connection? Introducing CMHA Recovery College Camrose’s Monthly Women’s Self-Discovery Circle! Join us as we gather together in a safe and supportive environment to explore various topics and practices aimed at enriching one’s sense of inner balance and well-being. In each session, we will have engaging conversations and activities focusing on mindfulness, self-care techniques and coping strategies that can support you through life’s ups and downs.

Join us for this interactive single session course where we explore the grief that arises from experiences beyond death, such as divorce, job loss, illness, relocation etc. We will discuss the importance of acknowledging these forms of grief and address common misconceptions. The course includes an overview of grief definitions, the non-linear nature of healing, and practical coping strategies. Participants will engage in reflective activities, watch educational videos, and brainstorm ways grief manifests emotionally, physically, and mentally. The session emphasizes creating a safe space for learning, self-compassion, and understanding grief as a deeply personal journey.

CMHA in Alberta, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Children’s Services, has developed a peer-to-peer family support program. Caregiver Connections provides peer support for parents and caregivers of individuals with mental health concerns. With the support of trained peers with lived experience, parents and caregivers will learn how to best take care of themselves, ask for help when necessary and learn about the importance of boundaries. It is a safe place to gather together for shared stories, education, resources and support.

Are you looking for a way to help process your thoughts, manifest your goals or just get some stress relief? Journaling can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, improve sleep and bring us a greater sense of focus and clarity. Writing is even shown to help us heal from trauma. Bring your own journal and join us for this facilitated journaling circle where we will write, create and learn about ourselves. (If you do not have a journal, we are happy to provide one for you!) No journaling experience necessary, but writers of all varieties are more than welcome. This space is focused on mutual support, personal empowerment, validation and self-awareness.  Sharing is entirely optional. Explore different journaling prompts & creative exercises aimed towards wellness & self-discovery.  

Self-care means, quite literally, caring for your whole self. It includes anything that we do to care for our physical, psychological, spiritual, and emotional health. Self-care comes in many forms and is unique to each individual. Self-care allows you to maintain a healthy relationship with yourself so that you can better relate to others and lived a more balanced life. Engaging in a self-care routine has been clinically proven to reduce anxiety and depression, decrease stress, improve concentration, minimize frustration, foster happiness, boost energy, and so much more! Join us for this single session interactive and engaging ONLINE course via zoom where we will explore self-care, why it's important and how you can practice it.