海角社区
听Fall 2024听
Animal Therapy
Meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief.听 A Hub Peer Supporter will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the Student Wellness Hub and its services and to provide peer support and health navigation. Meet us in the Healthy Living Annex-Suite 3100 weekly on Monday & Thursday between 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Please register 24 hours before the start of the event.
Schedule & Registration-Downtown Campus
听
| Monday, December 2 | 听 听 听 听听 |
| Thursday, December 5 | 听 听 听 听 听听 |
| Monday, December 9 | 听 听 听 听听 |
| Thursday, December 12 | 听 | 听 |
| Monday, December 16 | 听 听 听 听 听 |
| Thursday, December 19 | 听 听 听 听 听 听 |
Animal Therapy at Mac Campus
Come meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs who are trained in providing you with comfort and stress relief. A Hub Peer Supporter will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the Student Wellness Hub and its services and to provide peer support and health navigation.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Meet us in the Centennial Centre Lobby on Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Schedule & Registration Macdonald Campus
| November 27 | 听 听 听听 |
| December 4 | 听 听听 |
| December 11 | 听 听 听听 |
| December 18 | 听 听 听听 |
Art Hive Open Studio
The 海角社区 Art Hive is a space devoted to听making art and community,听located within the Healthy Living Annex at the Student Wellness Hub.
We offer creative experiences to foster a sense of togetherness along with individual well-being.
Participation requires no art background or experience.
Various art supplies are at your disposal to be creative.听
The Art Hive affords members of the 海角社区 community the opportunity to step out of their daily challenges, spend time in a very different place, and return to their work feeling more relaxed and focused. We at the Art Hive believe it is important to be mindful of the need to disconnect from stress and to reconnect听with others.听This initiative is being offered weekly on Wednesday & Friday from 10:30AM - 1:00PM.听
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.听
Facilitators:听 Kiki Yelle & the Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
| Wednesday Schedule | Friday Schedule |
|---|
| December 4 | December 6 |
| December 11 | December 13 |
| December 18 | December 20 |
Active Listening
Interested in improving your communication skills? Join us for this workshop to develop an understanding of what active listening consists of and how it can be practiced. This workshop will focus on defining what active listening is and isn't, explaining why active listening is both important and useful, and practicing active listening.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Angela Ahenkorah & Elizabeth Zimmerman
Schedule & Registration
| Wednesday, March 12 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Online |
CBT for Anxiety & Depression
This听90-minute workshop consisting of two sessions will introduce students to a variety of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help manage anxiety and mood, including
strategies for relaxation, managing stress, and achieving more balanced thinking.听Please plan on attending both dates.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Susan Oliver, Marilyn Payne, Fatima Nabi & Nauveen Dubash
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, January 14 & 21 | 听 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online听听听听听 |
| Thursday, February 6 & 13 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Online听听听听听 |
DBT Skills-Communicating Skillfully
This 2 session workshop focuses on teaching communication skills that will help students to improve their interpersonal relationships by helping them prepare for, and plan for having a conversation to communicate their interpersonal needs assertively all the while cultivating stable relationships and respecting themselves and others. Please plan on attending both dates February 20 & 27, 2025.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Romeo Bidar
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, February 20 & 27 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Online |
DBT Skills-Part 1 Wisemind
This workshop is Part 1 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill from each of the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also invited to attend all 4.
Mindfulness is one of the foundational pillars of DBT. This workshop will describe the skill of WISEMIND and explore concrete strategies on how to apply this skill in everyday life.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
听Facilitators:听 Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, January 28 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Online |
DBT Skills-Part 2 Improve
This workshop is Part 2 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill from each of the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also invited to attend all 4.
Distress Tolerance is a core skill that is useful in times of crisis. This workshop will explore the IMPROVE the Moment Skill to help reduce distress.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, February 4 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Online |
DBT Skills-Part 3 ABC Please
This workshop is Part 3 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill from each of the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also invited to attend all 4.听
Emotion regulation is a core skill that is useful in times of crisis. This workshop will explore the ABC PLEASE skill that helps us understand the importance of emotion regulation, reducing emotional vulnerability and assist us to create positive emotional experiences daily.听
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, February 11 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Online |
DBT Skills-Part 4 Dear Man
This workshop is Part 4 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill from each of the 4 modules of Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT). Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also invited to attend all 4.听听
This workshop will explore the DEAR MAN Skill to help improve interpersonal effectiveness. This skill can help you communicate assertively and develop strategies to communicate your needs, as well as be mindful of the needs of others.听
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, February 18 | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Online |
Digital Wellbeing Initiative
Join the Digital Wellbeing Initiative, a dynamic 6-session group designed to cultivate mindfulness about screen time and its impacts. This group will offer practical strategies and insights to help you manage your digital consumption and enhance your overall wellbeing. Through engaging discussions and activities, you'll learn to create a balanced relationship with technology. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with peers and develop healthier digital habits!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop.听
Facilitators: Marie-Eve Couture & Heleen Loohuis
Schedule & Registration
| Wednesday, December 4 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Brown Room 3100 |
Distress Tolerance
Distress tolerance is a core skill that is useful in times of crisis. This 2-session workshop will teach you concrete skills such as radical acceptance, improving the moment, and self-soothing to better cope in challenging/stressful situations.听听听
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, February 11 & 18 | 2:30听 PM - 4:00 PM | Online |
Emotion Regulation
The goal of an emotion regulation workshop is to help participants develop and improve emotion regulation. By engaging in this two- session workshop, participants may: develop emotional awareness, develop understanding of negative emotions, learn to accept negative emotions, learn new strategies to lessen the intensity and duration of emotional responses, and learn to increase positive emotions and engage in activities that bring joy and satisfaction.听
Note: This workshop consists of 2听sessions. Please plan on attending both dates听Monday, January 20 & 27, 2025.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Amanda Winslade-Defranco听 & Vincent Marzano
Schedule & Registration
| Monday, January 20 & 27 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Online |
The Foundation Series听
The Foundation Series is a series of 4 short skill-based workshops for academic success with a particular focus on mental health and well-being. Come ask your questions, learn new skills, and find out what resources are available to students. Each session is 45 minutes.
The Foundation Series Part 1: Skills for Time Management
Having difficulty managing your time? Are your academic and social commitments out of balance? Would you like to use your time more effectively AND enjoy your down time more fully? Come set your intentions, boost your motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!
This workshop is Part 1 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are encouraged to attend all 4.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti &听 Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, January 14 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Online |
The Foundation Series Part 2: Skills for Strategic Procrastination
Having difficulty getting started? Do you find yourself putting off tasks? This workshop will help you learn strategies to reduce procrastination and increase productivity.
This workshop is Part 2 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are encouraged to attend all 4.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, January 21 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Online |
The Foundation Series Part 3: Skills for Managing Test Anxiety
Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of tests? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage test anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of test anxiety, applying techniques to manage test anxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after tests to reduce anxiety.
This workshop is Part 3 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are encouraged to attend all 4.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, January 28 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Online |
The Foundation Series Part 4: Skills for Building Atomic Habits
Based on the work of James Clear, Atomic Habits are small, repetitive actions that require little effort or motivation to carry out but lead to big changes in our everyday life. Come learn about the 1% improvement rule, and how to create good habits contributing to academic and personal success.
This workshop is Part 4 in a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are encouraged to attend all 4.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, February 4 | 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | Online |
Getting Sound Sleep
This 2-part workshop is intended for students who have difficulty falling or staying asleep at night due to anxiety or low mood, and who face difficulty during the day due to poor sleep. Topics covered will include a guided discussion on the structure and function of sleep, sleep regulation, insomnia and its causes, and strategies to improve sleep quality.听听This workshop consists of 2 sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Virginie Yeba & Heleen Loohuis
Schedule & Registration
Let's Get Started for Students in the Faculty of Arts & Science
One of the best ways to build motivation is by getting started. Start your week strong by joining a 30-minute "plan your week" session on Monday mornings. It is an opportunity to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with other Arts and Science students. Co-facilitated by your Local Wellness Advisors in Arts and Science, Bianca and Fanny.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Kiki Yelle听
Schedule & Registration听听
| Monday, November 25 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online |
| Monday, December 2 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online |
| Monday, December 9 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online |
| Monday, December 16 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Online |
Mac Campus - The Foundation Series
Having difficulty managing your time?听 Are your academic and social commitments out of balance?听 Would you like to use your time more effectively AND enjoy your down time more fully?听 Come set your intentions, boost your motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!听
By participating in this workshop, attendees learn to recognize the importance of setting and organizing priorities, identify common obstacles to productivity, and apply strategies to manage their time effectively.听This workshop includes a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success.听
Facilitator: Shannon Walsh
Part 1 -听 Skills for Time Management听
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Having difficulty managing your time?听 Are your academic and social commitments out of balance?听 Would you like to use your time more effectively AND enjoy your down time more fully?听 Come set your intentions, boost your motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!听
| Monday, September 9 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
Part 2 -听 Skills for Strategic Procrastination听
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Having difficulty getting started? Do you find yourself putting off tasks?听This workshop will help you learn strategies to reduce procrastination and increase productivity.听听听
| Monday, September 23 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
Part 3 -听 Skills for Managing Test Anxiety听
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of tests? Join this workshop to听acquire听the skills to better manage test anxiety and feel comfortable听utilizing听these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of test anxiety, applying techniques to manage test anxiety, and听identifying听steps you can take before, during, and after tests to reduce anxiety.听
| Monday, October 21 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Online |
Part 4 - Skills for Building Atomic Habits听
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Based on the work of James Clear, Atomic Habits are small, repetitive actions that require little effort or motivation to carry听out but听lead to听big changes听in our everyday life.听听Come learn听about the 1% improvement rule, and how to create good habits contributing to academic and personal success.
| Monday, November 4 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Conference Room-MS2-084 |
Mac Campus Grad Support Group
Do you find it challenging to balance your academics with other aspects of your life? Do you sometimes feel isolated? Do you at times struggle to retain your focus and motivation? Join the Mac Grad support group for ideas, encouragement, and a sense of connectedness.听 Students welcome to bring their lunch.
Facilitators:听 Shannon Walsh, Local Wellness Advisor Macdonald Campus, & Julia Horowitz, Psychotherapist Macdonald Campus.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group.听
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, November 28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Centennial Centre MS2-022 | Cancelled |
| Thursday, December 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Centennial Centre MS2-084 |
Mastering your Master's
Do you find it challenging to balance your academics with other aspects of your life? Do you sometimes feel isolated from others in your program? Do you at times struggle to retain your focus and motivation? Join this support group for ideas, encouragement, and a sense of connectedness.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Devon Simpson &听Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, November 28 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online |
| Thursday, December 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online |
Managing Stress in Uncertain Times
Do you have difficulty coping in these uncertain times? Feel you lack a sense of personal control in your life? Do you struggle? In this workshop you will learn coping skills and mindfulness to help you manage anxiety and stress.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Heleen Loohuis听 & Shrabani Debroy
Schedule & Registration
听Meditation
Join us for an introductory meditation workshop designed for beginners, where you can attend one session or all! Discover the transformative benefits of meditation, such as enhanced focus, reduced stress, and improved emotional well-being. No prior meditation experience is necessary 鈥� this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore meditation in a supportive environment.
Open to 海角社区 students, this workshop offers a welcoming space to begin or deepen your meditation practice. The meditation style taught in these sessions is based on the Sivananda yoga tradition as taught by Swami Saradananda. Each session will include instructions for establishing a comfortable seated position, mudras (hand gestures), and brief pranayama (breathing exercises) in preparation for meditations ranging from 10 to 15 minutes in length.
Due to limited space, please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitator:听 Mira Rozenberg
Schedule & Registration
Mindfulness & Self Compassion
Mindfulness and self-compassion focus on accepting our experiences and being kind to ourselves, especially when we are feeling down or stressed. Research has supported that mindfulness and self-compassion are linked to increases in one鈥檚 overall wellbeing. This group is intended for students who are thinking about slowing down, being more mindful, and less critical of themselves- but do not know how to! Some prior experience with meditation would be beneficial but not mandatory.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Maya Michel & Jaimie Dimopoulos
Schedule & Registration
| Monday, January 20 & 27 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
Navigating Wellness
Unsure of where to start? No need to wait to see an Access Advisor one-on-one! 听Join Access Advisors, Monique, Connie & Kiki, to get started on your wellness planning. 听In this workshop you will learn about what resources are available to you on and off-campus and how you can access the ones that are right for you.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Connie Lee
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, December 5 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Online |
| Thursday, December 19 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Online |
| Thursday, January 9 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online |
| Thursday, January 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online |
| Thursday, February 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online |
Neurodivergent Students Support Group
IMPORTANT: Please read the description below before signing up for this group. If you are on the waitlist, an administrator will contact you to confirm whether you can attend.
This is a support group for neurodivergent students who are seeking support to navigate alternative learning methods and develop the confidence and communication skills to help navigate interpersonal relationships, including interactions with professors & teaching/academic aides. Neurodivergent students include, for instance, students who believe they may fall within the spectrum of neurodiverse learning styles such as having attention deficits, hyperactivity, hyperfocus, learning disabilities, or being on the autism spectrum. Participants of this group will have the opportunity to share mutual experiences, challenges, and tips on navigating academic and personal wellness at 海角社区.
*Please note that we will NOT be offering assessments or diagnoses for ADHD/ADD/ASD/LDs.
GROUP FORMAT:
Participants will meet weekly on Wednesdays for 9 weeks. Group size is limited to 8 participants for the 9 week period.
Each 50-minute session (11:00AM to 11:50AM) will begin with a check-in, then move on to a discussion around the theme of the day, and will finish with time for questions and identifying key takeaways from the session.
Each week will focus on a different theme:
Session 1 September 25th: Introductions, ground rules, expectations, goals, the meaning of neurodivergence to each, and sharing stories.
Session 2 October 2: Navigating academic life, the educational system, residence, and Montreal
Session 3 October 9: Stress management, resources, when to ask for help
October 16: Reading week. No group session.
Session 4 October 23: "Adulting" and transitions
Session 5 October 30: Relationships, connection, sexuality
Session 6 November 6: Relationships cont鈥檇
Session 7 November 13: Diagnosis, medication, management
Session 8 November 20: Strengths, creativity
Session 9 November 27: Wrap up and feedback from participants
Facilitator:听 Fatima Nabi
Schedule & Registration
PhD Support Group
Do you find it challenging to balance life and academics? Do you feel disconnected from others in your program? Do you sometimes struggle to retain your focus and direction? Join our group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness. Students may attend one or all sessions.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the invitation for the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Shannon Walsh听
Schedule & Registration
Proud Together-2S LGBTQ+/Queer Student Support Group
As we navigate an increasingly complex and sometimes challenging world, Proud Together is an open discussion support group, uniting 2S LGBTQIA+ (including questioning and curious) 海角社区ians in a safe and confidential space.
This group is a time and space to bravely share our life experiences and knowledge about intersectional identities and ways of being. It is a space for expression, to ask questions, and find answers together.
We hope that this group will help you navigate through some of the challenges you might be facing as a student, getting to know resources available in 海角社区 and in the community, while also getting inspired in the making of your self-development and self-realization.
The group will take place in Room 4209 of the Brown Building. Food and drinks will be offered to participants!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the support group.
Facilitators:听 Margot Nossal, Vincent Marzano & Romeo Bidar
Schedule & Registration
| Wednesday, November 6 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Brown Room 4209 |
| Wednesday, November 20 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Brown Room 4209 | Cancelled |
| Wednesday, December 4 | 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Brown Room 4209 |
听The Science of Happiness
Do you want to learn ways to become a happier person?听 Come learn about the science of happiness and discover how you can cultivate a positive mindset by taking in the good.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听Shrabani Debroy & Leah Dolgoy
Schedule & Registration
| Friday, October 4 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Online |
| Tuesday, November 26 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Online |
Skills for Assertiveness
Do you find yourself saying yes to requests that you should really say no to? Do you have difficulty accepting constructive criticism? Do you have problems asking for what you want? Come and learn how to be assertive!
Note that this is a 2 session workshop. 鈥婸lease plan on attending both dates.听 Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Calli Armstrong
Schedule & Registration
| Monday, January 27听& February 3 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday, February 18 & 25 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
听Skills for Coping with Perfectionism
Do you constantly criticize yourself? Do you feel your efforts are never good enough? Do you set unrealistic standards? Join this group to discuss the role perfectionism plays in your life and develop tools for overcoming it.
This workshop consists of two sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.听 Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator:听 Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere听
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, January 23 & 30 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
听Skills for Building Healthier Relationships
Are you currently experiencing difficulties in your romantic relationships? The Skills for Building Healthier Relationships听Workshop will help you understand behaviors and patterns in romantic relationships听and develop effective strategies so that you can find compatible partners or improve your existing听relationships.听
Objectives:
- Understand the difference between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive听relationship听behaviors.
- Identify your attachment style and how this influences your romantic relationships.
- Learn strategies to change behavioral patterns to have more satisfying听relationships.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Amanda Winslade-Defranco & Julia Horowitz
Schedule & Registration
| Wednesday, February 5 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Online |
| Wednesday, March 12 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
Skills for Managing Exam Anxiety
Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of exams? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage exam听anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of exam听anxiety, applying techniques to manage exam听anxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after exams听to reduce anxiety.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Melissa Cobbler & Virginie Yeba
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, October 22 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Online | |
| Tuesday, November 26 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Online |
Skills for Managing Anxiety & Stress
Do you have difficulty coping with stress? Feel you lack a sense of personal control in your life? Do you struggle with setting goals and problem-solving? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to effectively cope with stress and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This 2 session workshop will focus on discovering the effects of stress on the body, discussing and practicing skills for managing stress, and creating individual action plans.
This workshop consists of two听sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.听Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:听 Connie Lee & Angela Ahenkorah
Schedule & Registration
| Tuesday, February 11 & 18 | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Online |
Skills for Strategic Procrastination
Having difficulty getting started? Do you find yourself putting off tasks? Join this workshop to (1) develop an awareness of what is procrastination and how you procrastinate, (2) identify how procrastination works, and (3) discuss how to change "procrastination to "doing."
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Margot Nossal & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, January 9 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Online |
| Wednesday, March 19 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Online |
Student Parent Support Group
Are you a student听as well as听a听parent? Do you听find it challenging to balance听family and academic obligations? Do you feel disconnected from your peers?听Join our group听and connect with other student-parents听to receive听support, ideas,听and encouragement.听Registrants may attend any or all sessions.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the听access link.
Facilitators:听 Devon Simpson & Bianca Brunetti
Schedule & Registration
| Friday, November 22 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online |
| Friday, December 6听听听听听听听听听听听听听 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online |
Turning Failure into Success
Interest in learning how to turn failure into success? This workshop will focus on defining failure, describing resilience, grit, and it's connection to emotional well-being, and identifying practical steps to build resilience, cope with failure and create change!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Connie Lee & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
| Wednesday, January 22 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Online |
| Tuesday, March 11 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Online |
VR Experience
VR stands for Virtual Reality听and is a new tool used in the mental health sphere to help relieve stress and calm nerves.
VR lets you step out of your current reality and into other environments like forests or underwater explorations. You can even try sculpting or meditation, right in the HLA! Book your session today!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Facilitated by the Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
| Monday, September 23 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, September 23 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, September 23 | 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, October 21 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, October 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, October 21 | 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, November 18 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, November 18 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Monday, November 18 | 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Thursday, December 12 | 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Thursday, December 12 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Thursday, December 12 | 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
| Thursday, December 12 | 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Brown Room 3100 |
VR Experience @ Macdonald Campus
VR stands for Virtual Reality and is a new tool used in the mental health sphere to help relieve stress and calm nerves.
VR lets you step out of your current reality and into other environments like forests or underwater explorations. You can even try sculpting or meditation, right in the HLA! Book your session today!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Facilitated by the Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
| Monday, November 25 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. | Centennial Centre |
| Monday, November 25 | 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Centennial Centre |
| Monday, November 25 | 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Centennial Centre |
Walks on Mount Royal
The 海角社区 Wellness Hub is partnering with Athletics and Recreation to invite you for a leisure walk on the iconic Mount Royal! This free听海角社区Moves activity, led by Local Wellness Advisor, Kiki Yelle,听will keep you moving while taking in the fresh air and admire the beautiful views of Montreal. Please note that in event of rain, the walk will be cancelled.听 Please register 2 hours prior to the walk.
Meeting point: 海角社区 Sports Complex: 475 Pine Ave. W.听
Facilitator: Kiki Yelle
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes!听 We look forward seeing you!
Schedule & Registration
| Thursday, November 21 | 12:00 PM | 475 Pine Ave. W. |
Warm up Wednesdays for Arts Students
Take a break with your Local Wellness Advisor, a member of the Arts OASIS team and your peers. This is a time to relax with free tea and hot chocolate and an opportunity to chat about wellness and/or academic advising. Please bring your own mug to enjoy hot chocolate or tea.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitator:听 Bianca Brunetti
Schedule & Registration
| December 11 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | OASIS-Dawson Hall Ground Floor | Cancelled |
| December 18 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | OASIS-Dawson Hall Ground Floor |
听
听
听
