ACTIVITY #3: Mental Health & Resilience Workshops

Your Space to Unwind, Reflect, and Recharge

Thursdays | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Uxbridge Youth Centre

Life and high school can be overwhelming. This series provides a safe, welcoming environment to learn practical stress management, mindfulness, boundary setting, and emotional regulation skills led by youth wellness facilitators. Join us every Thursday & Fridays from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW & LEARNING MODULES

Module 1: Stress & Anxiety Toolkits

Focuses on understanding stress responses, managing academic pressure, and building sustainable self-care habits. Youth learn practical techniques, time management tools, and digital wellness strategies to reduce daily anxiety.

Schedule: Thursdays in Fall & Winter

Module 2: Creative Expression & Mindfulness

Encourages emotional regulation and stress relief through tactile arts, reflective journaling, guided mindfulness, and nature grounding along Uxbridge trails. Participants explore personal identity and wellness through non-verbal creative mediums and collaborative art projects.

Schedule: Fridays in Fall & Winter | Thursdays in Winter & Spring

Module 3: Peer Support & Emotional Intelligence

Develops key interpersonal skills, active listening abilities, and healthy boundary-setting techniques. Youth learn how to navigate peer conflicts while advocating effectively for themselves and others.

Schedule: Thursdays in Spring & Summer

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a therapy group?

No, this is a peer-focused skill-building workshop series designed to teach practical stress management, emotional regulation, and self-care strategies.

What topics are covered during the workshops?

Sessions explore exam anxiety reduction, digital detoxing, mindfulness through art and nature, active listening, and setting healthy boundaries.

Sharing is completely voluntary; participants can engage through quiet reflection, artistic expression, and independent journaling.

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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Browse all upcoming Food & Life Skills workshops below. All workshops & events are free for youth ages 11+!

Oct 09

The Creative Experience: Art & Unplugged Journaling

Fri, October 9, 2026 | 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Every Friday through Dec 11

Uxbridge Youth Centre

2 hours

Registration Available (15 left)

Unleash your creativity, de-stress, and try hands-on art techniques in a relaxed, zero-judgment studio space made for ages 11+. From custom printmaking and 3D art journals to mask sculpting and metallic ink design, The Creative Experience lets you experiment with raw materials, build cool skills, and express yourself on your own terms!...

The Creative Experience: Art & Unplugged Journaling

Oct 15

Overcoming Exam Anxiety & Test Preparation Strategies

Thu, October 15, 2026 | 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Uxbridge Youth Centre

1 hour

Registration Available (∞)

Don't let test nerves block your brain! Master active memory recall tricks, pre-exam breathing routines, and test-taking confidence hacks.

Overcoming Exam Anxiety & Test Preparation Strategies

Oct 16

The Creative Experience: Art & Unplugged Journaling

Fri, October 16, 2026 | 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Every Friday through Dec 11

Uxbridge Youth Centre

2 hours

Registration Opens October 9 3:30 PM

Unleash your creativity, de-stress, and try hands-on art techniques in a relaxed, zero-judgment studio space made for ages 11+. From custom printmaking and 3D art journals to mask sculpting and metallic ink design, The Creative Experience lets you experiment with raw materials, build cool skills, and express yourself on your own terms!...

The Creative Experience: Art & Unplugged Journaling