Interactive Workshops
Please note: Some workshops are online and some are in person. We aim for a balance between in-person and online events so that we can best accommodate as many people as possible. All our programs are free!
Click here for general information about in-person workshops.
If your workshop is being held online via Google Meet, you will receive a direct link by email. Having trouble accessing a Google Meet workshop? Click here for tips.
Workshops start right on time–you will not be able to access them until a few minutes before the designated start time. Please don’t be late.
Do you have questions?
Call 514-486-1448
or email registration@amiquebec.org
To register for a workshop, scroll down.
For family and friends of someone living with mental illness only
These are interactive workshops and space is limited, even online–this gives our facilitators the chance to personally address your questions and concerns. They are not recorded and you must register in advance. If you register and do not attend, you may be taking a spot away from someone in need.
Looking for support for people living with mental illness? Click here for our support groups.
Exploring YOUR Part in Relationships
Navigating your relationship with a loved one with mental health challenges can be difficult! Relationships are a two-way street; would you like to understand YOUR contribution to the relationship with your loved one who lives with mental illness? And would you like to explore HOW these contributions impact your relationship? This process group can help.
Weekly on Mondays from 6-7:30pm for a 10 month period
September 2026 to the end of June 2027
One session per month at the AMI office
5800 Decarie, Montreal
The other sessions are held online via Zoom
My Story: Hope After Suicide
NEW! “Hope After Suicide” is the story of Marc, our program coordinator, and the challenges he faced and overcame growing up in the wake of his father’s suicide. Marc will talk about the power of vulnerability, support groups, therapy, exercise, and community that have led him to where he is today.
September 22
6-8pm
At the AMI office
5800 Decarie, Montreal
With Marc Griffin and Diana Verrall
Express Yourself!
When you care for someone living with mental illness, their needs can gradually occupy the entire frame. This four-part creative workshop invites caregivers to turn some attention back toward themselves. No writing or artistic talent or experience is necessary!
September 29, October 6, 13, and 20
6-8pm
At the AMI office
5800 Decarie, Montreal
With Jill Grumbache
My Story: Running From Depression
Diana struggled with severe depression and OCD for over 20 years. It was a long road back to health, but you’ll be inspired by her recovery story. In this workshop, she will answer your questions, give you some suggestions to improve your own mental health, and help you rediscover hope.
October 8
6-8pm
Online via Google Meet
With Diana Verrall and Marc Griffin
Meditation
How can we gain the strength to work with life situations that are difficult and stressful? This workshop will use meditation to help family caregivers get in touch with their unknown strengths and develop their resilience.
Starts October 14 and runs weekly on Wednesdays for 10 sessions
10:30-11:30am
Online via Google Meet
With Bill Byers
Boundaries for Carers
NEW! Boundaries are often difficult to apply and uphold. Boundaries for Carers is a series of three workshops to help you identify, establish, practice, and uphold boundaries. Register for one, two, or all three.
October 27; November 10; November 24
6-8pm
At the AMI office
5800 Decarie, Montreal
With Ella Amir, Natalie Boileau, Sylvie Bouchard, and Jill Grumbache
Self-Care Lab
NEW! Looking for a way to recharge and reconnect with yourself so that you may continue supporting a loved one struggling with a mental health issue? Our new Self-Care Lab consists of monthly online sessions for caregivers who would like to experience a variety of short, simple and accessible body-based practices.
Starts November 5
12-1pm
Online via Google Meet
With Sylvie Bouchard
Connecting Through Movement
In this experiential workshop, caregivers are invited to gently reconnect with their inner world through movement and the expressive arts. Experience a creative space for self-awareness, expression, renewal, and connection.
November 5 and 12
6-8pm
At the AMI office
5800 Decarie, Montreal
With Sarah Varichon
Caregiver Groups
These groups offer an opportunity to explore how caring for a loved one with mental health challenges affects the caregiver’s experience and wellbeing. Held over several sessions, they can alleviate some of the isolation and other difficulties that are often associated with family caregiving.
Monday group starts November 9, 7-8:30pm
Wednesday group starts November 11, 3-4:30pm
6 sessions each
With Ella Amir
Online via Google Meet
Confident Conflict for Families
NEW! This interactive workshop offers practical tools and opportunities to roleplay scenarios in a supportive environment, which will help participants become more confident in navigating conflict.
November 19
6-8pm
At the AMI office
5800 Decarie, Montreal
With Griffin Payne
We are constantly evaluating and updating our programs. If you don’t see a program on this page that suits your needs, you can always find help at our regularly scheduled support groups or our counselling for family and friends.
Coming Soon
The programs below will likely be offered again next season. Don’t miss our program announcements: click HERE to sign up for our emails.
Exploring Your Part in Relationships
Would you like to explore YOUR contribution to your relationship with your loved one who lives with mental illness? Would you like to explore HOW these contributions impact your relationship?
Hands On Practice for Challenging Situations
If you have a loved one (family, partner, friend, etc.) who lives with mental illness and has difficulty managing their emotions, this group is for you! This is a practice group where we will practice Validation, using examples from real life. We will also introduce the practice of boundaries and limit setting.
Introduction to Borderline Personality Disorder
This introductory session will provide basic knowledge on Borderline Personality Disorder: what it is, what are some of the challenges, and what can be done to reduce conflicts. You will gain a better understanding of the condition and how to cope.
Treatments for Mental Illness
NEW! A variety of treatments exist for mental illnesses. This workshop focuses on the various possibilities, including therapy options and pharmaceutical and alternative treatments.
Types of Mental Illness
NEW! This workshop for family and friends of someone living with mental illness goes over the various diagnoses and characteristics of each mental illness and you can get your questions answered.
Write From Your Heart
Write From Your Heart is a 6 session writing workshop in which we use writing to express feelings and then share what we wrote with the group. The workshop provides a safe and welcoming space that promotes healing, support and empowerment through writing, reading our words, and deep listening.
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