Length
One-time session, 2 hours
OR
Introduction to Mindfulness video, 67 minutes
Format/Description
An interactive skills-based group in which participants are led through several mindfulness exercises and learn the benefits of mindfulness and how to incorporate it into their lives.
The group is a space for building new skills together, with a focus on learning rather than sharing personal stories to help maintain a safe and supportive environment.
Who should attend this group?
This group and educational video are intended for adults (18+) with chronic stress, illness, pain or who want to improve their overall emotional and physical wellness. Not suitable for anyone with severe depression, recent trauma, or active psychosis.
Requirements/Expectations
Come prepared to actively participate in the group.
For virtual groups, please ensure you have working audio/video on your device.
Participants must be on camera for the duration of the 2-hour group.
No purchase of material is required.
Benefits/Take-aways
After attending the group or watching the video, participants will have a better understanding of mindfulness, how it can benefit their overall health and wellness, and experience applying this approach through a few short practice exercises. Additional electronic resources will be provided for further personal practice and development.
Group Handouts/Resources
- Coping with Change – Stress Diagram (updated Mar 2023)
- Daily Mindfulness (updated Mar 2023)
- Introduction to Mindfulness – Virtual Group Agenda (updated Mar 2023)
- Mind Full or Mindful (updated Mar 2023)
- Mindful Touch Exercise (updated Mar 2023)
- Mindfulness Resources (updated Mar 2023)
- Seven Key Attitudes of Mindfulness (updated Mar 2023)
- Three Minute Breathing Space (updated Mar 2023)
- What is Mindfulness? (updated Mar 2023)
Participant Feedback
“The guided exercises were very helpful and relaxing. The facilitators were great at sharing their knowledge.” (April 2025)
“The facilitators were wonderful and very knowledgeable.” (April 2025)
“Organized, empathetic, professional and educational, practicing mindfulness together so able to learn.” (February 2025)