Mindfulness for anxiety support group

Mindfulness for Anxiety is a support group for students struggling with stress, worries and anxiety, provided in partnership with the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. This program runs most semesters for seven weeks, with two-hour weekly sessions that build on the knowledge of the previous week’s session.

Session structure

Each session has the same structure:

  1. Participants check-in by answering a set question.
  2. The group practices a mindfulness technique such as progressive muscle relaxation or mindful eating.
  3. Participants learn about coping with anxiety and stress with a new weekly topic.
  4. The group discusses the topic and engages in an activity to learn more about it.
  5. Sessions end with an individual check-out question.

 

Due to the program-style format, you must be registered to participate in this group. Registered members are expected to attend every session.

Winter 2025

Program dates & times: 

  • Tuesdays, January 28 – March 18; 10am – 12pm (no session Feb. 18 due to reading week)

Eligibility criteria:

  • Current Douglas College students ages 18 – 30 years. 
  • Students must be available to attend all seven sessions.
  • Students much attend an information session to join the program. 

Information sessions: 

  • January 14 & 21; 10am – 12pm; NW Campus, S2680
  • Please register to attend only one information session from the dates listed above.
  • Register here