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ÌýFall 2024Ìý
Animal Therapy
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.
Schedule & Registration-Downtown Campus
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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
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Warm up Wednesdays-Animal Therapy for Arts Students
The therapy dogs are coming to Arts OASIS! Take a well-deserved break and unwind with a couple of furry friends and free tea and hot chocolate. Your Local Wellness Advisor, and Arts Academic advisors will also be present if you have any questions. You can find us on the ground floor in Dawson Hall from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.
Facilitator: Bianca Brunetti
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, November 27 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | OASIS-Dawson Hall Ground Floor |
Wednesday, December 4 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | OASIS-Dawson Hall Ground Floor |
Understanding Burnout: How to prevent, recognize and address the signs and symptoms.
This workshop is for Family Medicine graduate students
Do you feel mentally, emotionally or physically exhausted? Are you struggling with motivation for your project?Ìý Are simple tasks in your work more difficult than they should be for you? Do you find yourself having a negative attitude about yourself or others, more irritable and annoyed than usual?Ìý You may be experiencing symptoms of burnout. This workshop will discuss what burnout is, what makes individuals vulnerable in their work/study environments, and how to prevent or address it in practical ways. Please join us to learn more about this topic and how you can recognize when this is happening to you, and how to take action in your own life.
Pizza and refreshments will be served. This event is a collaboration between the Student Wellness Hub and the Family Medicine Graduate Students Society (FMGSS).
Co-facilitators: Leah Dolgoy and Sabine Nérée
Location: Family Medicine Department, ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Student Lounge and Indigenous space, 2nd Floor, Left wing, 5858 Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.Ìý
Wednesday, December 4 | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.n. | 2nd Floor, Left wing, 5858 Chem. de la Côte-des-Neiges |
Art Hive Open Studio
The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Art Hive is a space devoted toÌýmaking art and community,Ìýlocated 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.Ìý
The Art Hive affords members of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 reconnectÌýwith others.ÌýThis initiative is being offered weekly on Wednesday & Friday from 10:30AM - 1:00PM.Ìý
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.Ìý
Facilitators:Ìý Kiki Yelle & the Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
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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:Ìý Angela Ahenkorah & Elizabeth Zimmerman
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, March 12 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Online | Coming soon |
CBT for Anxiety & Depression
ThisÌý90-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.ÌýPlease plan on attending both dates.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Susan Oliver, Marilyn Payne, Fatima Nabi & Nauveen Dubash
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, January 14 & 21 | Ìý 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | OnlineÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý | coming soon |
Thursday, February 6 & 13 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.ÌýÌýÌý | OnlineÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý | coming soon |
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 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Online | coming soon |
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 Behavioural 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.
ÌýFacilitators:Ìý Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, January 28 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Online | coming soon |
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:Ìý Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, February 4 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Online | coming soon |
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.Ìý
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.Ìý
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, February 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Online | comingÌý soon |
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.ÌýÌý
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.Ìý
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Bianca Brunetti & Marie Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, February 18 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Online | coming soon |
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.Ìý
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.Ìý Please plan on attending both dates February 4 & 11, 2025.
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 4 & 11 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Online | coming soon |
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.Ìý
Note: This workshop consists of 2Ìýsessions. Please plan on attending both datesÌýMonday, January 20 & 27, 2025.
Register 24 hours before the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Amanda Winslade-DefrancoÌý & Vincent Marzano
Schedule & Registration
Monday, January 20 & 27 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Online | coming soon |
The Foundation Series for First Year Arts Students
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.
Open to First Year students in the Faculty of Arts
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Bianca Brunetti
Schedule & Registration
Thursday, September 19 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 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.
Open to First Year students in the Faculty of Arts
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Schedule & Registration
Thursday, September 26 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 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.
Open to First Year students in the Faculty of Arts
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Schedule & Registration
Thursday, October 10 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 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.
Open to First Year students in the Faculty of Arts
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Schedule & Registration
Thursday, October 24 | 3:00 PM - 3:45 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.ÌýÌýThis 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:Ìý 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 YelleÌý
Schedule & RegistrationÌýÌý
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?Ìý Are your academic and social commitments out of balance?Ìý Would you like to use your time more effectively AND enjoy your down time more fully?Ìý Come set your intentions, boost your motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!Ìý
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.ÌýThis workshop includes a series of 4 short skill-based workshops designed to explore a skill for first year success.Ìý
Facilitator: Shannon Walsh
Part 1 -Ìý Skills for Time ManagementÌý
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Having difficulty managing your time?Ìý Are your academic and social commitments out of balance?Ìý Would you like to use your time more effectively AND enjoy your down time more fully?Ìý Come set your intentions, boost your motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and (mostly importantly) take the pressure off!Ìý
Monday, September 9 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
Part 2 -Ìý Skills for Strategic ProcrastinationÌý
Open to First Year students at MacDonald Campus
Having difficulty getting started? Do you find yourself putting off tasks?ÌýThis workshop will help you learn strategies to reduce procrastination and increase productivity.ÌýÌýÌý
Monday, September 23 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Faculty Lounge MS2-022 |
Part 3 -Ìý Skills for Managing Test AnxietyÌý
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 toÌýacquireÌýthe skills to better manage test anxiety and feel comfortableÌýutilizingÌýthese skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of test anxiety, applying techniques to manage test anxiety, andÌýidentifyingÌýsteps you can take before, during, and after tests to reduce anxiety.Ìý
Monday, October 21 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Online |
Part 4 - Skills for Building Atomic HabitsÌý
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 carryÌýout butÌýlead toÌýbig changesÌýin our everyday life.ÌýÌýCome learnÌýabout 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.Ìý Students welcome to bring their lunch.
Facilitators:Ìý Shannon Walsh, Local Wellness Advisor Macdonald Campus, & Julia Horowitz, Psychotherapist Macdonald Campus.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group.Ìý
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:Ìý Devon Simpson &ÌýFanny 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 LoohuisÌý & Shrabani Debroy
Schedule & Registration
ÌýMeditation
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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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:Ìý 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’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.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Maya Michel & Jaimie Dimopoulos
Schedule & Registration
Navigating Wellness
Unsure of where to start? No need to wait to see an Access Advisor one-on-one! ÌýJoin Access Advisors, Monique, Connie & Kiki, to get started on your wellness planning. ÌýIn 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 | coming soon |
Thursday, January 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | coming soon |
Thursday, February 13 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Online | coming soon |
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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ.
*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’d
Session 7 November 13: Diagnosis, medication, management
Session 8 November 20: Strengths, creativity
Session 9 November 27: Wrap up and feedback from participants
Facilitator:Ìý 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 WalshÌý
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) ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵians 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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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:Ìý 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 |
ÌýThe Science of Happiness
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.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:ÌýShrabani Debroy & Leah Dolgoy
Schedule & Registration
Friday, October 4 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Online |
Tuesday, November 26 | 2:00PM - 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. ​Please plan on attending both dates.ÌýÌýPlease register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Calli Armstrong
Schedule & Registration
ÌýSkills 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.ÌýÌýPlease register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere & Branko Kajzer
Schedule & Registration
ÌýSkills for Healthier Relationships
Are you currently experiencing difficulties in your romantic relationships? The Skills for Healthier RelationshipsÌýWorkshop will help you understand behaviors and patterns in romantic relationshipsÌýand develop effective strategies so that you can find compatible partners or improve your existingÌýrelationships.Ìý
Objectives:
- Understand the difference between healthy, unhealthy, and abusiveÌýrelationshipÌýbehaviours.
- Identify your attachment style and how this influences your romantic relationships.
- Learn strategies to change behavioural patterns to have more satisfyingÌýrelationships.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Amanda Winslade-Defranco & Julia Horowitz
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, October 16 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Online |
Wednesday, November 6 | 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 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.
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 twoÌýsessions. Please plan on attending both dates.ÌýPlease register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators:Ìý Connie Lee & Lisa Tomlinson
Schedule & Registration
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
Tuesday, October 22 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Online |
Tuesday, November 26 | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Online |
Student Parent Support Group
Are you a studentÌýas well asÌýaÌýparent? Do youÌýfind it challenging to balanceÌýfamily and academic obligations? Do you feel disconnected from your peers?ÌýJoin our groupÌýand connect with other student-parentsÌýto receiveÌýsupport, ideas,Ìýand encouragement.ÌýRegistrants may attend any or all sessions.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive theÌýaccess link.
Facilitators:Ìý Devon Simpson & Bianca Brunetti
Schedule & Registration
Friday, November 22 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online |
Friday, December 6ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý | 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, Melissa A. Cobbler & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
ÌýVR Experience
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.
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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Wellness Hub is partnering with Athletics and Recreation to invite you for a leisure walk on the iconic Mount Royal! This freeÌý³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵMoves activity, led by Local Wellness Advisor, Kiki Yelle,Ìýwill 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.Ìý Please register 2 hours prior to the walk.
Meeting point: ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Sports Complex: 475 Pine Ave. W.Ìý
Facilitator: Kiki Yelle
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes!Ìý 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:Ìý Bianca Brunetti
Schedule & Registration
December 11 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | OASIS-Dawson Hall Ground Floor |
December 18 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | OASIS-Dawson Hall Ground Floor |
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