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ÌýWinter 2025
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Meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief.Ìý 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.
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The º«¹úÂãÎè Art Hive is a space devoted to making art and community, 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.
The Art Hive affords members of the º«¹úÂãÎè 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 with others. This initiative is being offered weekly on Wednesday & Friday from 10:30AM - 1:00PM.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitators: Kiki Yelle & the Hub Peer Supporters
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Come paint your colors on a cloth tote bag to brighten up winter! Leave with your own signature tote to carry books, snacks, a water bottle or whatever else that maintains your health and well-being on campus. All materials provided.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
| Friday, January 24 |
10:30 AM- 1:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Friday, February 28 |
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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Winter is upon us! If you are seeking a cozy and warm opportunity to relax around a craft with a cup of tea, you are welcome to join us for our crocheting circle. This group aims to be an open space for queer, questioning, allies, and their friends who would like to create together while paying attention to the present moment through acceptance and self-regulation, which we don’t often pay attention to during stressful days.
Folks of all levels of crochet experience are welcome and may bring their own crafting materials and yarns if they wish. We will also be providing needles, crochet hooks and vegan yarn. If you do not have any crochet experience but are curious about the craft, we can teach you. Together, let’s crochet and knit in a world that feels safer and in which our voices are important.
We are hoping this circle can be one to share knowledge, develop new skills and nurture creativity while allowing you to take a conscious mental health break!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitator: Gabrielle Petrucci
| Thursday, January 23 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, February 6 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, February 20 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, March 6 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, March 20 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, April 3 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, April 17 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage, and respect. No experience is required! Every workshop is unique.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
| Thursday, January 23 |
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, February 6 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, February 20 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, March 6 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, March 20 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Thursday, April 3 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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With Valentine’s Day coming up, we are eager to welcome you to a sex ed workshop hosted at HLA in company of two sexologists. The workshop aims to be a drop-in event during which you can discuss different topics around sex and ask your questions to the two sexologists in a form on Q&A. If you always wanted to know more about sexual health, relationships, intimacy, erotism and pleasure, now is your time! During this event, we will provide tea and crafting material to make Valentine’s Day cards to yourself or loved ones. We also hope that this event will bring up co-constructive conversations between you and your peers.
This workshop is address to all º«¹úÂãÎèians who want to participate in a group discussion with sexologists. Feel free to bring your pals and partners!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitators: Gabrielle Petrucci & Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere
| Friday, February 14 |
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
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Unsure of where to start? No need to wait to see an Access Advisor one-on-one! Join Access Advisors, Monique, Connie & Kiki, to get started on your wellness planning. 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.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Connie Lee & Virginie Yeba
| Thursday, January 9 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
Online |
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| Thursday, January 23 |
10:00 AM. - 11:00 AM |
Online |
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| Friday, January 24 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, February 13 |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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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.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
| Monday, January 6 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, January 13 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, January 20 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, January 27 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, February 3 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, February 10 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, February 17 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, February 24 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, March 10 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, March 17 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, March 24 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, March 31 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, April 7 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, April 14 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Online |
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| Monday, April 28 |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
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Take a break with your Local Wellness Advisor and a member of the Arts OASIS team. This 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 or container whenever possible.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Facilitator:Ìý Bianca Brunetti
| Wednesday, January 8 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, January 15 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, January 22 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, February 12 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, February 19 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, February 26 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, March 5 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, March 12 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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| Wednesday, March 19 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ARTS 160 |
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This 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. 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: Susan Oliver, Marilyn Payne, Fatima Nabi & Nauveen Dubash
| Tuesday, January 14 & 21 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, February 6 & 13 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
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We all know that we should ask for what we need, speak up when something is bothering us, and have healthy boundaries around our work. However doing these things concretely is easier said than done for many of us.Ìý This workshop focuses on helping students understand why this is the case and build skills that will help improve effective and assertive communication as well as boundary setting.Ìý It is designed to give students tools to communicate their interpersonal needs, while nurturing healthy relationships and respecting themselves and others. This workshop is for graduate students in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences.
***Pizza will be served at the 1st session on January 21***
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
| Tuesday, January 21 |
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
L7-140-Montreal General Hospital |
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| Thursday, January 23 |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
RI-MUHC Glen Block E Training room EM1.3509 |
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Join the Digital Wellbeing Series, designed in 3 parts to cultivate mindfulness about screen time and its impacts. This group will offer practical strategies and insights to explore your digital consumption and enhance your overall wellbeing. Discover the subtle ways digital habits affect mood, sleep, and focus, and learn effective techniques to set healthy boundaries, reduce digital overload, and reclaim your mental clarity. Whether you’re looking to reduce stress, improve productivity, or find more balance, this series provides the tools to help you thrive in a digital world. Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also welcome to attend all 3.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop.
Facilitators: Marie-Eve Couture & Heleen Loohuis
| Wednesday, January 22 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Wednesday, February 19 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, March 12 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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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’s 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.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Maya Michel & Jaimie Dimopoulos
| Monday, January 20Ìý |
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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 & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
| Tuesday, January 14 |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
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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: Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
| Tuesday, January 21 |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Online |
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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: Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
| Tuesday, January 28 |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
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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: Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
| Tuesday, February 4 |
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM |
Online |
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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." 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
| Thursday, January 9 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, March 19 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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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.
Note: This workshop consists of 2 sessions. 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: Amanda Winslade-Defranco & Vincent Marzano
| Monday, January 20 & 27 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Online |
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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 examÌýanxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of examÌýanxiety, applying techniques to manage examÌýanxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after examsÌýto reduce anxiety.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Heleen Loohuis & Melissa Cobbler
| Tuesday, February 25 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Online |
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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 |
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| Tuesday, March 11 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Online |
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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. Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere
| Thursday, January 23 & 30 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
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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.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Heleen Loohuis & Gabrielle Petrucci
| Monday, January 27 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Online |
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| Monday, March 24 |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
Online |
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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. ​Please plan on attending both dates. Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Calli Armstrong
| Monday, January 27 & February 3 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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| Tuesday, February 18 & 25 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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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 – this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore meditation in a supportive environment.
Open to º«¹úÂãÎè students,Ìý 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:Ìý Jodi Proctor
| Wednesday, February 5 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, February 12 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, February 19 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, February 26 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, March 5 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, March 12 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, March 19 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Wednesday, March 26 |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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Do you want to learn ways to become a happier person?Ìý Come learn about the science of happiness and discover how you can cultivate a positive mindset by taking in the good.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Leah Dolgoy & Gabrielle Petrucci
| Monday, January 27 |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, February 19 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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Join us for a gathering designed specifically for Black graduate students to connect and share their unique experiences in navigating the challenges of graduate school and adapting to new environments. This is an opportunity to exchange encouraging strategies for success, explore coping techniques, and discover the various opportunities available to you. This is a safe and supportive space that fosters growth and belonging for all students who identify as Black and are pursuing graduate degrees (Master’s or PhD).
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitators:ÌýÌýAngela Ahenkorah, Melissa Cobbler & Sabine Neree
| Wednesday, January 29 |
4:30 PMÌý 6:00 PM |
550 Sherbrooke St. W. |
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As a student teacher, prioritizing your mental health and wellness is essential, especially as societal stressors influence both you and your classroom environment. Join us to discover practical strategies for preventing burnout and accessing resources to support your well-being and success during your teaching journey.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator:Ìý Marie-Eve Couture
| Thursday, February 13 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Online |
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All levels welcome. Yoga mats provided.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Brown Student Services Building, room 5001
Facilitator: Jodi Proctor
| Friday, February 14 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Friday, February 21 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Friday, February 28 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Friday, March 7 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Friday, March 14 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Friday, March 21 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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| Friday, March 28 |
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM |
Brown Room 5001 |
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The goal of this 1.5 hour session workshop is to introduce students living with chronic health conditions to someÌýtips and strategies for managing symptoms of mental fog, difficulty concentrating, fatigue due to health challenges, and/or sensations of pain & discomfort.Ìý We outline how lifestyle management (and self-management) skills can help individuals cope with the variable course of many chronic conditions. The expected outcomes are that students can identify within themselves the main lifestyle factors they can work on to relieve symptoms and conserve energy and effort in order to feel relief, and consequently more effectiveness in their academic and personal objectives.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Joanne Cyr, Psychologist & Leah Dolgoy, Occupational Therapist
| Friday, February 21 |
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM |
Online |
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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.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
| Tuesday, January 28 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Online |
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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: Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
| Tuesday, February 4 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Online |
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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.
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.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
| Tuesday, February 11 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Online |
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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 Behavioral Therapy (DBT). Each workshop is designed to stand alone but participants are also invited to attend all 4.
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.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
| Tuesday, February 18 |
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM |
Online |
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The Skills for Healthier Relationships Workshop will help you understand behaviors and patterns in romantic relationships and develop effective strategies so that you can find compatible partners or improve your existing relationships.Ìý ÌýObjectives:
- Identify your attachment style and how this influences your romantic relationships.
- Learn strategies to improve communication in relationships
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Amanda Winslade-Defranco & Julia Horowitz
| Wednesday, February 5 |
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, March 12 |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Online |
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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.
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
| Tuesday, February 11 & 18 |
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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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 sessions. Please plan on attending both dates. Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Connie Lee & Angela Ahenkorah
| Tuesday, February 11 & 18 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Online |
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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.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Romeo Bidar
| Thursday, February 20 & 27 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Online |
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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: Angela Ahenkorah & Elizabeth Zimmerman
| Wednesday, March 12 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Online |
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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.ÌýÌýPlease plan on attending both dates, Tuesday March 25 & April 1, 2025.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Julia Horowitz & Amanda Winslade-Defranco
| Tuesday, March 25 & April 1 |
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
Online |
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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.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator:Ìý Gabrielle Petrucci
| Friday, March 28 |
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM |
Online |
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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.
Participants will meet weekly for 8 weeks. Group size is limited to 8 participants for the 8 week period.
Each 60-minute session (1:30pm to 2:30pm) 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:
January 29th: Introductions, ground rules, expectations, goals, the meaning of neurodivergence to each, and sharing stories.
February 5th: Navigating academic life, the educational system, residence, and Montreal
February 12th: "Adulting" and transitions
February 19th: Relationships, connection, sexuality
February 21st: Relationships cont'd
February 26th: Stress management, resources, when to ask for help
March 5th: No session - Reading Week
March 12th: Strengths, creativity
March 19th: Diagnosis, medication, management
March 26th: Wrap up and feedback from participants
Register 24 hours prior to the start of the first session.
Facilitator:Ìý Fatima Nabi
| Wednesday, January 29 |
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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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.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
| Thursday, January 16 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, January 30 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, February 13 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, February 27 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, March 13 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, March 27 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, April 10 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Thursday, April 24 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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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.
Register 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the invitation for the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Shannon Walsh
| Wednesday, January 15 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, January 29 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, February 12 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, February 26 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, March 12 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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| Wednesday, March 26 |
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Online |
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Are you a student as well as a parent? Do you find it challenging to balance family and academic obligations? Do you feel disconnected from your peers? Join our group and connect with other student-parents to receive support, ideas, and encouragement. 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 access link.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Bianca Brunetti
| Friday, January 10 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, January 24 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, February 7 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, February 21 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, March 7 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, March 21 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, April 4 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, April 25 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, May 9 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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| Friday, May 23 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
Online |
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As we navigate an increasingly complex and sometimes challenging world,ÌýProud TogetherÌýis an open discussion support group, uniting 2S LGBTQIA+ (including questioning and curious) º«¹úÂãÎèians 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 º«¹úÂãÎè and in the community, while also getting inspired in the making of your self-development and self-realization.Ìý
The group will take place in Room 3001 of the Brown Building.Ìý
ÌýPlease register 24 hours prior to the start of the support group.
| Wednesday, February 5 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Brown 3001 |
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| Wednesday, February 12 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Brown 3001 |
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| Wednesday, February 19 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Brown 3001 |
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| Wednesday, February 26 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Brown 3001 |
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| Wednesday, March 12 |
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
Brown 3001 |
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VR stands for Virtual RealityÌýand 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.
| Monday, January 27 |
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, January 27 |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, January 27 |
12;15 PM - 1:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, February 17 |
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, February 17 |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, February 17 |
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, March 17 |
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, March 17 |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Monday, March 17 |
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Tuesday, April 8 |
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Tuesday, April 8 |
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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| Tuesday, April 8 |
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM |
Brown Room 3100 |
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The º«¹úÂãÎè Wellness Hub is partnering with Athletics and Recreation to invite you for a leisure walk on the iconic Mount Royal! This free º«¹úÂãÎèMoves activity, led by Local Wellness Advisor, Kiki Yelle, 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. Please register 2 hours prior to the walk.
Meeting point: º«¹úÂãÎè Sports Complex: 475 Pine Ave. W.
Facilitators: Kiki Yelle, Marie-Eve Couture & Virginie Yeba
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes! We look forward seeing you!
| Thursday, January 23 |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
475 Ave. des Pins |
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| Tuesday, February 4 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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| Tuesday, February 18 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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| Tuesday,ÌýÌýMarch 4 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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| Tuesday, March 18 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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| Tuesday, April 1 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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| Tuesday, April 15 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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| Tuesday, April 29 |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
475 Ave des Pins |
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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.
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. Students welcome to bring their lunch.
Facilitators: Shannon Walsh, Local Wellness Advisor Macdonald Campus, & Julia Horowitz, Psychotherapist Macdonald Campus.
Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group.
| Thursday, January 16 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
MS2-084 |
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| Thursday, January 30 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
MS2-084 |
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| Thursday, February 13 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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| Thursday, February 27 |
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
MS2-084 |
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Come paint your colors on a cloth tote bag to brighten up winter! Leave with your own signature tote to carry books, snacks, a water bottle or whatever else that maintains your health and wellbeing on campus. All materials provided.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
Facilitators:Ìý Hub Peer Supporters
| Tuesday, January 21 |
12:30 PM - 2:30PM |
Centennial Centre Lobby |
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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.
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. This workshop includes a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success.
Facilitator: Shannon Walsh
Part 1- Science of Happiness
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Do you want to learn ways to become a happier person? Come learn about the science of happiness and discover how you can cultivate a positive mindset by taking in the good. Open to all first year students at Macdonald Campus.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
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.
| Tuesday, January 21 |
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
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Part 2 - Skills for Building Connections
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Would you like to improve your social confidence, and experience more ease making friends and deepening connections? Learn key interpersonal skills, and challenge a few myths around relationships and socialization.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
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.
| Tuesday, February 4 |
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
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Part 3 - Skills for Coping with Perfectionism
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
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.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
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.
| Tuesday, February 18 |
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
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Part 4 - Skills for Applying the Let Them Theory
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Based on Mel Robbins’ new book, The Let Them Theory. Learn this mindset strategy for navigating relationships, goals, and personal challenges by focusing on what you can control and letting go of others’ expectations or drama. This workshop will focus on practical tools for building confidence and achieving fulfillment.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
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.
| Tuesday, March 11 |
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM |
Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
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This bi-weekly in-person discussion series offers a safe and supportive space for women, including those from diverse cultural and international backgrounds, to share their unique experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue about the challenges and triumphs of womanhood. Facilitated by mental health professionals, the series will explore topics such as safety, modesty, sexuality, assertiveness, power, freedom, fear, and the diverse ways these issues intersect across different cultures and societies. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences, learn from the perspectives of women from different countries, and connect in an open, non-judgmental environment. Through open conversation and mutual support, this series encourages empowerment, fosters understanding, and celebrates the shared and varied journeys of women from all walks of life.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop
Facilitators:Ìý Shannon Walsh & Julia Horowitz
| Thursday, January 23 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-084 |
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| Thursday, February 6 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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| Thursday, February 20 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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| Thursday, March 20 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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| Thursday, April 3 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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| Thursday, April 17 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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| Thursday, May 1 |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
MS2-022 |
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Your Local Wellness Advisor, Shannon Walsh invites Mac students to a workshop on journaling for mental health. As humans, we are hardwired for negativity. Most of us find it easier to worry about what might go wrong, than to focus on what could go right. The result is spending more time thinking about what we don’t want, than what we do. Learn how journaling can help flip the script, allowing you to prioritize and magnify the good.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.
| Monday, January 20 |
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
MS2-022 |
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Come join our Hub Peer Supporters for a nice cup of warm tea. Take a pause from your busy day to try a new herbal tea. Chat with our HPS to learn more about the Student Wellness Hub and our services.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
| Friday, January 24 |
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM |
Centennial Center Lobby |
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Kick off the new year with some creative vibes at Bloom & Brush on Sunday, February 16th, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM in the Laird Hall Lobby!
Paint your own pot and plant a cute pearl plant—perfect for adding a little greenery and calm to your space. Creating and caring for plants is a great way to relax and boost your mood.
We’ve got all the supplies (and snacks!), so just bring yourself and your creativity. Let’s grow something awesome together!
Please register by 8am on February 14th.
| Sunday, February 16 |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
Laird Hall Lobby |
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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
| Monday, January 20 |
4:00 PMÌý- 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, January 20 |
4:45 PMÌý- 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, January 20 |
5:30 PM. - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, January 27 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, January 27 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, January 27 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 3 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
Cancelled |
| Monday, February 3 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
Cancelled |
| Monday, February 3 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
Cancelled |
| Monday, February 10 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 10 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 10 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 17 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 17 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 17 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 24 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 24 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, February 24 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 10 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 10 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 10 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 17 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 17 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 17 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 24 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 24 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 24 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 31 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 31 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, March 31 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, April 7 |
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, April 7 |
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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| Monday, April 7 |
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM |
Centennial Centre |
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