Mood Disorders Ottawa
Announcement: We are excited to announce more of our programs are being offered virtually! More information about each program and its registration form can be accessed below. The remaining programs are postponed until further notice and will be noted as such. However, the postponed programs have waitlists you can join so you will be already registered when that program resumes.
Mugs Up
A weekly drop-in program. Join us for some lighthearted conversation.
Mondays and Wednesdays
9:30AM
Yak and Yarn
A casual crafting program for all skill levels! Share your projects, see what others are doing and get some inspiration!
Fridays
9:30AM
Writers Collective of Canada
Explore your creative genius with this free, expressive writing workshop. All are welcome
Mondays
July 4th,2022
6:30pm-8:30pm
10 weeks
Scribble Into Spring
A reflective, nature-focused arts and peer support workshop. No art experience required!
No sessions at this time.
Hosted on Zoom
Working It Out
Join us while we work together through the readings and exercises of "Perfectionism Workbook" on a journey of positive mental health
Meditative Drawing
MR. ART VIBES- A meditative drawing program with a focus on music immersion and simple drawing practices; designed to naturally produce endorphins and encourage a positive mindset.
Tuesdays
1:00PM - 3:00PM
Hosted on Zoom
Face to Face
This program is a creative group primarily using visual arts and writing to explore facets of the self and a sense of wholeness that holds them together
Pathways to Recovery
A strengths based, self help approach to recovery. It will take you through a process of exploring your own recovery journey while creating a long-range vision for your life
Wednesdays
July 6th,2022
6:30pm-8:00pm
12 weeks
HeArt
HeArt (Healing Through Expressive Arts) is 10 session program that is about taking time to be ourselves and enjoy making art.
No Sessions at this time/
Overcoming Isolation
Connection and communication with other peers during Covid-19
*No sessions at this time*
WRAP
Wellness Recovery Action Plan. This is a 10 week self-management recovery program designed for people who experience psychiatric symptoms
*Postponed*
Tell Your Story
A writing workshop that helps you make sense of your experience, and connect with your resilience in a non-judgmental and encouraging atmosphere
*No sessions at this time*
Collage for Self Care
Enjoy this fun, relaxing and intuitive creative workshop that uses your art to help you get insights and answers from within
No sessions at this time.
Jot-A-Lot
Join us in using "The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Workbook" for a creative journaling experience
*No sessions at this time*
Awakening to Nature
Join us for this 5 week in-person program to de-stress and connect with the healing power of nature
No Sessions at this time.
Journaling As A Wellness Tool
Journaling As A Wellness Tool uses a variety of journaling methods combined with peer shares and support to assist in our mental health journey. The benefits of journaling to both mental and physical wellbeing are well documented.
Thursdays
July 14th,2022
10:00am - 12:00pm
10 weeks
All are welcome.
No dance experience necessary.
Movement sessions that will include talking, dancing, sharing, improvisation and creativity as the group explores themes of interest.
Tuesdays
June 28th,2022
6:30pm - 8:00pm
10 weeks