Edmonton Area Mental Health Classes

This interactive program helps adolescents identify the symptoms related to anxiety and teaches them ways to cope using physical movement, nutrition, and practical strategies to challenge anxious thoughts. This program is for teens 13-17 years of age.

***The first evening, Thursday, February 9 is a MANDATORY parent information night where one or both parents will accompany their child(ren) to the program. The remaining five weeks is for teens only, no parents.

Dates	Time	# of sessions	Call To Register	Weblink	PCN
Feb 9 – Mar 16	6:30 – 7:45 PM	6	780.473.7131	https://www.enpcn.com/classes-at-the-pcn/	ENPCN

For parents and guardians wanting to learn some practical tips and strategies to help their children who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety. Participants will leave equipped with the skills to coach their children through uncomfortable feelings at home and help encourage their children to manage their stress.

Format	Dates	Time	# of Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
Virtual	Feb 22 – Mar 1	6:30 – 8 pm	2	780-395-2626	Supporting Children w/Anxiety Symptoms	ESPCN

This interactive program helps parents and children identify the symptoms related to anxiety and teaches them ways to cope using physical movement, nutrition, and practical strategies to challenge anxious thoughts.

This interactive program helps parents and children identify the symptoms related to anxiety and teaches them ways to cope using physical movement, nutrition, and practical strategies to challenge anxious thoughts.

Format	Dates	Time	# Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
In Person	April 6 – May 11	6:30 – 7:45 pm	6	780.473.7131	enpcn.com	ENPCN

Anxiety to Calm is a simple, positive and empowering class. It is for those who want to have an opportunity for a healthy learning process to manage their anxiety. Anxiety to Calm moves people to action. The classes teach low-tech and low-cost skills that should be accessible to everyone.

Start Date	Time	# of sessions	Call To Register	Weblink	PCN
Feb 3	10 – 12 PM	8	780.473.7131	enpcn.com/classes-at-the-pcn	ENPCN
Apr 4	1:30 – 3:30 PM	8	780.473.7131	enpcn.com/classes-at-the-pcn	ENPCN

Learn how to express yourself effectively and to stand up for your point of view, while also respecting the rights and beliefs of others.

Assert Yourself is a 3-part virtual on-demand class offered by Edmonton West PCN. Watch any time at: Assert Yourself On-Demand Class – Edmonton West Primary Care Network (ewpcn.com)

Changeways is a group workshop designed to help you combat stress, anxiety and depression. It was developed using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. You will learn skills to help challenge negative and distorted thinking in order to create a healthy lifestyle and build a good support network.

Changeways 6-Week or 8-Week Series

Dates	Time	# of sessions	Call to Register	Information	PCN
Apr 5 – May 24	1:30 – 3:30 PM	8	780-410-8000	Changeways at SPPCN	SPPCN
May 2 -Jun 20	1:30 – 3:30 PM	8	780-410-8000	Changeways at SPPCN	SPPCN

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches participants to identify and change unhealthy thinking habits into better alternatives that promote desirable behaviours and eliminate unwanted ones. You will learn strategies that will help manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Changeways CBT 6-Week

 

Dates	Time	# of sessions	Call to Register	Information	PCN
Feb 6-Mar 20	1:30 – 3:30 PM	6	780.473.7131	enpcn.com/classes-at-the-pcn	ENPCN
Apr 12-May 17	9:30 – 11:30 AM	6	780.473.7131	enpcn.com/classes-at-the-pcn	ENPCN

For adults 60+ who want to learn strategies for overcoming stress, anxiety and depression. Explore the changes that come with life experience including retirement, healthy aging and being a parent of adult children.

Format	Dates	Time	# of Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
In Person	Feb 01 – Mar 22	1:30 pm – 3:00 pm	8	780-395-2626	Changeways for the Older Adult	ESPCN

 

Changeways for the Older Adult is a group designed to help you combat stress, anxiety and depression for adults 60+. Developed using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you will learn skills to help challenge negative and distorted thinking in order to create a healthy lifestyle and build a good support network.

During this workshop, you will learn ways to boost your mood and overcome feelings of stress and anxiety. Group facilitators will teach you mindfulness techniques and how to incorporate relaxation into your life, while also talking about the importance of nutrition, exercise and self-care.

Participants will create weekly goals to practice in between classes and learn how to make sustainable changes to better their lives. As a group, we will discuss the changes that come with aging, life after retirement, and being a parent to adult children.

Learn practical strategies that will help manage symptoms of depression and anxiety through goal setting, challenging negative thinking habits and addressing lifestyle factors.

Format	Dates	Time	# of sessions	Call to Register	Information	PCN
In-Person	Jan 19-Feb 23	6 – 8 PM	6	780-395-2626	Changeways: Strategies for Personal Change	ESPCN
Virtual	Feb 21 – Mar 28	6:30 – 8:30 PM	6	780-395-2626	Changeways: Strategies for Personal Change	ESCPN

For those who have difficulty controlling their emotions and feel their behaviour is causing chaos in their life. Learn and practice mindfulness skills to cope with emotionally stressful situations.

Format	Dates	Time	# Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
Virtual	Jan 19 – Feb 23	6:30 – 8 pm	6	780-395-2626	Emotional Regulation	ESPCN
In Person	Feb 21 – Mar 28	6 – 7:30 pm	6	780-395-2626	Emotional Regulation	ESPCN

Learn how to make lifestyle changes and add new habits into your everyday life to boost your overall happiness. Taking Happiness Basics has been shown to increase mood, increase energy levels, and boost physical and mental health.

Format	Dates	Time	# of Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
In Person	April 14 – May 05	9:30 – 11:30 am	4	780.473.7131	Classes at the ENPCN	ENPCN

Grief is an emotional reaction to loss. There are over 40 different types of losses that we can incur over a lifetime. This class is an action-oriented process to help participants understand what grief and unresolved grief are. Myths and ineffective behaviours will be addressed while taking healing actions to help you preserve your memories without them turning painful.

Format	Dates	Time	# of Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
Virtual	Feb 7 – Mar 28	9:30 – 11:30 am	8	780.473.7131	Classes at ENPCN	ENPCN
In Person	May 3 – June 21	5:30 – 7:30 pm	8	780.473.7131	Classes at ENPCN	ENPCN

from Alberta Health Services (2 Session Series)

Class Description

• Understand the impact of stress and learn steps to build awareness of your
  stressors
• Learn practical stress-management skills to create an effective stress-management plan
• For any adult or caregiver of adults with any chronic illness

For dates and times, and to view other classes AHS offers, see the current Class Calendar.

Learn skills and strategies to improve their relationships – family, personal, or work. Topics covered in the class include ways to better to understand yourself and the other person, increasing healthy communication, managing conflict and how to cope with intense emotions.

Format	Dates	Time	# of Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
Virtual	Jan 23 – Mar 20	9:30 – 11:30 am	8	780.473.7131	Classes at ENPCN	ENPCN

Practicing relaxation techniques will help you manage stress and anxiety in your life. Learn effective techniques like deep breathing, mindfulness and muscle relaxation.

This is a 4-week series.

Format	Dates	Time	# of Sessions	Call to Register	Weblink	Offered by:
In Person	Jan 18 – Feb 8	6 -7 pm	4	780-395-2626	Relaxation	ESPCN

 

Please check back for future class dates.