Unpacking Emotions
Carya
An 8-week group that helps adults unpack the complex emotions we experience daily. This program focuses on seeing emotions not as problems to fix, but as valuable signals that guide us toward meeting our needs and making meaningful decisions.
Participants will learn how to better recognize, interpret, and embrace their feelings, including the uncomfortable ones, and use them as tools for self-growth and more authentic connections with others. Through group discussion and facilitated learning, this program supports self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Who Is This For?
Adults (18+) who are:
- Wanting to better understand and work with their emotions
- Looking to strengthen emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Experiencing emotional overwhelm, disconnect, or uncertainty about their feelings
Note: Free childcare available upon request.
What To Expect?
Participants can expect:
- 8 weekly sessions, each 2 hours in length
- Topics helping you unpack your emotions, including:
- Why we have emotions
- How to use our feelings to become more aware of our needs
Service available in-person at the following locations:
Village Commons
Wednesdays, Sept 24 - Nov 12, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Bowmont Commons
Tuesdays, Sept 9 - Nov 4, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Note: When booking through CCYYC, please be aware that this is an intake appointment to determine eligibility. During your intake appointment, a Carya staff member will assist in finding the next available group or recommend alternative services if a group is not currently available. This group program has a firm start date, and late entry is not permitted. If the group has already started, you will be placed on a waitlist for the next available service.
What Is The Price?
This is a free service.
What Are The Benefits?
- Increased emotional self-awareness and regulation
- Improved ability to identify and meet personal needs
- Stronger communication and relationship skills
- Reduced emotional reactivity and greater resilience
- A better understanding of the role emotions play in everyday life
WHAT TO EXPECT
How does it work?
Choose and book a session.
You provide brief information on this secure site. Then choose the counselling time that works for you.
Receive Confirmation.
You will receive an email confirmation. At your appointment time, the counsellor will call you.
Your Counselling Session.
One 45-90-minute counselling session may be enough to address your needs. Other support options can also be discussed during your session.
Fee Structure
Community Connect YYC is committed to ensuring community members get the help they need when they need it, with as few barriers as possible, including finances. Some services found on the site are offered at no cost, some on a sliding scale basis, and others with a model that allows you to choose your own session fee. Every partner organization ensures that finances will never get in the way of accessing the service you need. For more information on the specific fee model of the service you selected, please review the service description or speak to the service provider with whom you book.
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