Creating Calm: Anxiety Group For Women

Location: Online (secure Zoom platform)

Wednesdays, March 4 - 25 • 6:30–8:00 p.m. MST

Supported. Skilled. Connected.

About the Group

Creating Calm is a four-week expressive arts therapy group for women who experience anxiety. You’ll discover how your body responds to stress and learn soothing techniques through guided art-making, gentle reflection, education, and conversation.

No art experience is needed—every activity is supportive, accessible, and designed to meet you where you are.

What’s Included

• initial 15-minute connect call after signing up

• Four live 90-minute group sessions

• Guided expressive arts prompts

• One 15-minute wrap-up call (optional)

• Optional reflection questions & practices to use between sessions

Cost & Insurance

The total cost for the Anxiety Group for Women is $500 which covers two phone calls with our facilitators and four 1.5 hour sessions.

The fee may be covered in whole or part by your private health insurance/ employee benefits plan. Please contact your insurance provided directly.

You Will Learn To:

• Recognize your nervous system cues

• Build emotional and somatic self-awareness

• Develop practical tools for grounding and regulation

• Reconnect with a sense of steadiness, safety, and inner calm

Who This Group Is For

Women who:

• Experience anxiety, overwhelm, or stress

• Want to understand their body’s signals

• Prefer creative, gentle approaches over talk-heavy therapy

• Are looking for a supportive community and safer space

Participants must be in Alberta or Ontario

What You’ll Explore

Window of Tolerance

Understand your emotional zones—calm, overwhelm and shutdown while creating a visual map.

Calm Place

Discover imagery, sensations, and memories that evoke safety, groundedness, and joy.

Body Mapping

Use creative expression to tune into your body’s messages, strengths, and areas seeking attention or relief.

info@calmriver.ca

Sign Up

Reserve Your Spot

Check your in-box. Within 2 days we will contact you to arrange the initial phone call.

This group is limited to women in Alberta or Ontario.

Fees & Insurance

$500 (may be covered by insurance)

Payment via e-transfer or credit card is due after the initial connection call. Questions around insurance coverage will be addressed during the call or email us anytime.

Connection Call

Before the group begins, we will have a telephone call.

This is an opportunity to say hello, answer any questions, discuss any needed accommodations, and ensure the group feels like a good fit for you.

What do I Need

Plain paper or a journal/sketchbook. Colouring tools of your choice - pencils, pens, markers. Collage material.

Device to connect to the Internet (laptop or ipad preferred)

Optional paints, pastels, charcoals

What to Expect:

A supportive online group experience with up to 8 women.

Each 90-minute session includes:

Grounding or relaxation practice
We begin with a brief grounding or calming exercise, so you can learn strategies to increase your ability to step back from anxiety.
Understanding anxiety
Each week includes simple education about anxiety-how it shows up in the body and nervous system, and what can help when it does.
Guided expressive art activity
You'll be invited into a creative process that connects with the week's theme and supports regulation, reflection, and self-awareness. No art experience is needed.

Optional reflection and sharing

There is time to share your art (if you choose), what you learnt, or simply listen. Participate in any way that feel comfortable to you.

Meet the Facilitators

Andrea Elliott RSW

Andrea is a registered social worker and Master of social Work student with more than 15 years of experience in mental health, addictions, and social work practice. She has developed and led numerous clinical and community-based initiatives focused on supporting individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use concerns.

Charity Lui RCSW

Charity is a registered clinical social worker and therapist who focuses on anxiety, OCD, and trauma. She incorporates EMDR and art-based approaches to help people experience meaningful change. Charity brings a calm, collaborative presence to her work and enjoys spending time in nature and being creative with her family.