Understanding Stress and Anxiety ONLINE

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. Pull out your journal or a pen and paper and join us virtually for this facilitated ONLINE journaling circle via Zoom. We will write, create and learn about ourselves. 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.

Our non-death related grief group is a peer-led space designed to help individual's cope with grief and loss not related to death, such as the end of a relationship, job loss or other major life changes. In this group, we focus on building practical tools and strategies to navigate these changes and foster healing. Led by trained peer support workers with lived experience, the group offers a supportive environment where you can gain new perspectives, develop coping skills and connect with others who understand the unique difficulties of non-death related grief.

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

This ONLINE single-session course via zoom is all about taking control of the way we speak to ourselves and challenging the negative self-talk that holds us back. Together, we will dive into how we can actively change our internal dialogue and rewrite the narrative in a more positive, empowering way. Through group discussions, practical exercises, and shared insights, you'll learn strategies to shift negative self-talk and replace it with thoughts that uplift and support your wellbeing. Take a step toward a more positive mindset - register today!

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.

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.  

Welcome to Wellness Through Art ONLINE, where we welcome EVERYONE as an artist! The intention of this event is to simply create space for people to make art together. We will begin each session by 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. Any simple art supplies you have around home will do. Whether that's simply a paper and pencil, or any other materials you might have on hand. Suggested supplies include, but are not limited to:

• Drawing: Pencils (graphite/colored), Charcoal, Pastels, Markers, Ink Pens.
• Painting:  Acrylics, watercolors, oil paints, paintbrushes.
• Mixed Media: Collage materials (magazines, newspapers, tissue paper), clay, Fabric, buttons, beads, shells.
• Crafting: Scissors, glue, embroidery thread, beading wire, ribbon and lace, decorative papers.
• Surface options: Sketchbooks, canvas, watercolor paper, wooden panels, paper.
• Additional Tools: Rulers, erasers, sharpeners, palette for mixing colors

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. This is a judgment free zone and we are all here to feel good through creating art and connecting with one another:)  

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. Pull out your journal or a pen and paper and join us virtually for this facilitated ONLINE journaling circle via Zoom. We will write, create and learn about ourselves. 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.

Our non-death related grief group is a peer-led space designed to help individual's cope with grief and loss not related to death, such as the end of a relationship, job loss or other major life changes. In this group, we focus on building practical tools and strategies to navigate these changes and foster healing. Led by trained peer support workers with lived experience, the group offers a supportive environment where you can gain new perspectives, develop coping skills and connect with others who understand the unique difficulties of non-death related grief.

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

This ONLINE single-session course via zoom is all about taking control of the way we speak to ourselves and challenging the negative self-talk that holds us back. Together, we will dive into how we can actively change our internal dialogue and rewrite the narrative in a more positive, empowering way. Through group discussions, practical exercises, and shared insights, you'll learn strategies to shift negative self-talk and replace it with thoughts that uplift and support your wellbeing. Take a step toward a more positive mindset - register today!

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.

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.  

Welcome to Wellness Through Art ONLINE, where we welcome EVERYONE as an artist! The intention of this event is to simply create space for people to make art together. We will begin each session by 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. Any simple art supplies you have around home will do. Whether that's simply a paper and pencil, or any other materials you might have on hand. Suggested supplies include, but are not limited to:

• Drawing: Pencils (graphite/colored), Charcoal, Pastels, Markers, Ink Pens.
• Painting:  Acrylics, watercolors, oil paints, paintbrushes.
• Mixed Media: Collage materials (magazines, newspapers, tissue paper), clay, Fabric, buttons, beads, shells.
• Crafting: Scissors, glue, embroidery thread, beading wire, ribbon and lace, decorative papers.
• Surface options: Sketchbooks, canvas, watercolor paper, wooden panels, paper.
• Additional Tools: Rulers, erasers, sharpeners, palette for mixing colors

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. This is a judgment free zone and we are all here to feel good through creating art and connecting with one another:)