Mental Wellness Workshops offer accessible, community-rooted learning experiences on a wide range of mental health and wellness topics. Designed for families, caregivers and community members, these workshops help build practical skills that reduce stress, strengthen emotional resilience and support healthier relationships at home.
Mental Wellness Workshops provide introductory learning on mental health and emotional well-being through accessible, practical sessions for families and caregivers. Topics include mindfulness, self-compassion for caregivers, understanding anxiety or depression and supporting youth mental wellness. Sessions blend learning with hands-on activities such as games, stories and art, making the content engaging and family-friendly.
The goal is to equip participants with simple, repeatable tools that can be used at home to support healthy coping and connection. Some of the previous workshops have supported:
Guided by YMCA values of inclusion, connection and lifelong learning, the workshops create a welcoming space where participants can learn, reflect and practice tools together and are offered in Kamloops.
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Find answers to common questions about our program below.
What topics do the workshops cover?
Workshops focus on mindfulness, self-compassion for caregivers, anxiety, depression, supporting childhood mental health and other accessible wellness topics. Offerings vary throughout the year.
Do I need experience with mindfulness?
No. Workshops are beginner-friendly and focus on simple, practical tools.
Are the workshops suitable for children?
Many workshops are designed for families and include child-friendly activities like games, stories and art. Others are intended for adults or childcare professionals.
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