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Mental Health Over the Holidays – Virtual Workshop
December 13, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Mental Health Over The Holidays brings together WorkBC Centre Westshore & Sooke, Bridges for Women Society, and YMCA/YWCA of Vancouver Island together for a holistic mental health workshop.
Starting off with a brief WorkBC presentation showcasing available free employment services before we dive right into two incredible presentations.
Bridges for Women Society presentation:
Learn trauma-informed ways to help you get through the holidays!
- Grounding techniques
- Identifying trauma responses
- Identifying anxiety, and how to catch emotions on a low level
- Setting boundaries guilt-free over the holidays
- Self-care
- A guided meditation
YMCA presentation:
Learn about the FREE Y Mind Program!
The Y Mind Program is a free seven-week program available throughout British Columbia for individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety. It offers evidence-based strategies for coping and is open to teens (13-18), youth (18-30), and adults (31+).
Sign up on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mental-health-over-the-holidays-virtual-workshop-tickets-768599019357