Creating Calm: Anxiety Group For Women

Wednesdays, January 7–28 • 6:30–8:00 p.m. MST

Location: Online (secure Zoom platform)

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.

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

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

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

Call Us!

825·440·2639

Sign Up

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

This group is limited to women in Alberta or Ontario.

What You’ll Explore Each Week

Wednesdays, January 7–28 • 6:30–8:00 p.m. MST

Location: Online (secure Zoom platform)

Week 1 — Window of Tolerance

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

Week 2 — Calm Place

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

Week 3 — The Element

Connect with the natural elements—water, air, fire, and earth—to explore balance,relaxation and inspiration movement, and emotional flow.

Week 4 — Body Mapping

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

Fees & Insurance

$500 total (may be covered by insurance)

Please check with your insurance company. Insurance providers require separate receipts for each session. Separate invoices (showing the session date, facilitator’s registration number, and $125 fee per session) can be provided after each session.

Connection Call

Before the group begins, we will have a brief 10–15 minute connection 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 your needs.

What do I Need

Plain paper OR a journal/sketchbook

Colouring tools of your choice - pencil, pens, markers, crayons, pencil crayons

Optional paints, pastels, charcoals, collage materials

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

Meet the Facilitators

Andrea Elliott

Andrea Elliott 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

Charity Lui 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.