Y Mind Youth – Y Mind Youth is a free 7-week psychoeducational and support group for young adults ages 18-30 who experience anxiety. Participants learn healthy coping skills, connect with other youth in the community, and get support all in a safe and friendly environment. This group will be run in person at John Tod Y.
Program Dates: Tuesdays January 31 – March 14 6 pm – 8:30 pm Info Session 1: Tuesday, January 17 at 6 pm Info Session 2: Tuesday, January 24 at 6 pm Y Mind Teen – Y Mind Teen is a 7-week program that supports teens ages 13 to 17 who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety to learn and practice healthy coping strategies to better manage stress and anxiety. Our groups provide an opportunity for teens to learn within a safe, comfortable, and fun environment, surrounded by other teens experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. This group will be run in-person at the John Tod Y. Program Dates: Thursdays February 2 – March 16 6 pm – 7:30 pm Info Session 1: Thursday, January 19 at 6 pm Info Session 2: Thursday, January 26 at 6 pm Y Mind Adult – Y Mind Adult is a 7-week program for adults 31+ who are experiencing stress and mild to moderate anxiety. Participants will learn evidence-based strategies to increase coping. This group is led by trained mental health professionals and gives adults the chance to connect with others who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. This group will be run at the John Tod Y. Program Dates: Wednesdays February 1 – March 15 6 pm – 8:30 pm Info Session 1: Wednesday, January 18 at 6 pm Info Session 2: Wednesday, January 25 at 6 pm Mindful Monkeys - Mindful Monkeys is a physical and mental wellness program for youth ages 8-12 that helps support youth to be more active and learn healthy coping strategies. This group will be run in-person at the John Tod Y. Program Dates: Saturdays January 21 – March 11 10:30 am – 12:30 pm GLOW - Our GLOW (Girls’ Life of Wellness) group helps support young women and non-binary youth ages 8 – 12 in all five dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual and environmental. During the program, participants meet in groups to have healthy skill-building discussions (eg. body image, healthy relationships, setting boundaries, puberty, morals/values, etc) and participate in wellness activities. This group will be run in person at the John Tod Y. Program Dates: Thursdays January 26 – March 16 6 pm – 8 pm Circle of Security Parenting Program (Abbreviated Version) - Circle of Security Parenting Program offers a weekly education program for parents and caregivers to improve the parent-child attachment. The program assists parents to better understand and respond to their child's needs and improve confidence in parenting skills. This group runs online. Program Dates: Tuesdays February 21 – March 21 6 pm – 8 pm Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation - Join Jenna for a weekly 30-minute Guided Loving-Kindness Meditation. Each week she will explore mindful self-compassion, providing participants with an opportunity to comfort and care for themselves and offering a kind, gentle, and supportive, informal practice. This group runs online. Program Dates: Mondays January 31 – March 6 7:30 pm – 8 pm If you have any questions, are looking for more information or would like to register for any of the programs, please feel free to connect with our Program Coordinator Riley at 250-376-4771 ext.122 or email us at [email protected] Warm regards, Romina Wachholz (she,her,hers) Co-Director of Mental Wellness Programs YMCA BC in Kamloops respectfully acknowledges that our association is located on the traditional lands of the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc within Secwépemc'ulucw, the traditional and unceded territory of the Secwépemc people. YMCA BC 150 Wood Street Kamloops, BC V2B 0G6 T: 250-376-4771 ext.122 E: [email protected] www.kamloopsy.ca Building healthy communities!
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