YMCA Exeter
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Grow for Good

A gardening and well-being group for 18-25 year olds.

Grow for Good is a group that runs for 6 weeks combining gardening, Low-Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and personal growth to help manage difficult emotions, build confidence, and develop resilience.

  • Learn how thoughts, feelings and actions interact.
  • Develop problem-solving skills.
  • Connect with others in a relaxed and hands-on environment.
  • Learn to grow and nurture plants whilst growing your own well-being.

Sessions include

  • Planting the seeds of change (CBT basics and Growth
    Mindset)
  • Weathering the storm (Understanding thought traps and problem-solving skills)
  • Rooting Ourselves (Coping with anxiety and big emotions)
  • Cultivating Connections (Developing a support network)
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While we’re not accepting new referrals right now, our Community Gardens continue to be a space of growth, care and connection.

Thank you for your interest – we hope to welcome new faces again soon.