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Several community wellness programs go virtual

Jul 9, 2020

A number of free programs that had been offered by community organizations in Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) Community Health Team spaces are now being offered virtually.

The free programs now being offered virtually are below. For additional information and resources on how to stay healthy during COVID-19, visit Canadian Mental Health Association, Nova Scotia Division’s Wellness Hub.

Advance Care Planning and Personal Directives – INSPIRED Program, NSHA

Explore what advance care planning is and what to include when creating a personal directive. To register, please call Andrew Comstock at 902-483-8943.

Caregiver Support – Caregivers Nova Scotia Association

Do you care for a family member or friend? This virtual peer support group offers a confidential, friendly atmosphere for you to talk with other caregivers. Call 902-421-7390 to register.

Collaborative Family Law: A Healthier Way for Couples to Separate/Divorce – The Association of Collaborate Family Law Professionals of NS

Each week family mediator and lawyer Barb MacLellan tackles issues related to family law, divorce and separation. She’ll talk about the different ways to get a divorce in Nova Scotia and the various issues and concerns that inevitably creep up on couples going through the process. Learn about the collaborative family law process. No registration required. Learn more here.

Morning Meditation – Meditate Nova Scotia

Experience guided meditation with introduction to simple techniques and how to practice on your own. Seven early morning sessions in just three weeks to get you off to a good start. To register and to obtain the Zoom link, email Yvonne at [email protected]. All of the following sessions are scheduled for 7:40-8:20 a.m.

Online Mindfulness Groups (OMGs) – The Atlantic Contemplative Centre (ACC)

The Atlantic Contemplative Centre hosts three online mindfulness groups every week via Zoom.

Participation in these OMGs is free and volunteer-led by ACC facilitators. All sessions will follow the in-person OMG format: check-in, then 15-20 minutes of silence for mindfulness practice (some guided, some in silence), followed by individual walking practice and then another session of mindfulness practice. Each session ends with open discussion time. For more information and to how to register, email [email protected] or visit www.contemplativecentre.ca.

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