Events - June 2024

This is a thoughtful and supportive group specifically designed to support gender diverse (trans, non-binary, two-spirit, questioning) UW Students. This is an in person, drop in style group, come to one session or all of them!. The group is facilitated by Washington Silk (they/them), a counsellor with lived experienced.

Queer and Trans Graduate Students Wellness (QTWELL) is an open, drop-in group for any graduate student who is a sexual and gender minority or identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

The group is facilitated by a counsellor with lived experience in the area and will focus on the many different aspects of wellness.

This drop in provides a safe and confidential space to share your experience and concerns related to being a graduate student. 

Themes discussed include balancing work and self-care, complications that arise in interpersonal relationships, navigating difficult conversations, getting unstuck, managing perfectionism and the internal critic, imposter syndrome, and fostering resilience. 

This drop in is intended to provide members with support, affirmation and interpersonal learning, while also providing some skills and strategies to enhance well-being.

This group offers students the opportunity to take a break, get outside, and run/walk using the basic principles of mindfulness (being present in a non-judgmental mindset). Runners of all levels are welcome. This is a drop in format: come to every session, or just one! Folks are encouraged to dress according to weather, wear running shoes and bring water. We will have a quick 15 minute chat on the topic of mindfulness and then go out for a run together.

Psychoeducational/process group to explore suicidal ideation, safety planning, emotion regulation/identification, etc.

Facilitators

Kristin Shantz

Who can join?

This group is open to anyone who experiences suicidal ideation. 

When and how do we meet?

This group meets in-person on Wednesdays, 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Students who wish to join this group should call Campus Wellness, Counselling Services at 519-888-4096 for an intake appointment to register for the Skills for Safer Living Group.

Life’s difficulties can all take a toll on our personal well-being.  Unmet expectations, academic or workplace stresses, and relationship difficulties can leave us feeling disoriented and confused.  When faced with such situations, our mind naturally tries to make sense of our experiences by creating narratives.  These stories, often based on one-sided perspectives and incomplete information, can be limiting and unhealthy, yet we often find ourselves repeating them over and over.  This can negatively impact how we view ourselves and how we perceive and interact with those around us.

NeuroMinds is a safe haven where your neurodiversity is celebrated, understood, and supported. We're a community of students who share diverse cognitive profiles, including ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and more. Our aim is to build a tight-knit network where you can freely express your thoughts, concerns, and achievements in a judgment-free zone. 

Just like waves, emotions come and go… The goal of this workshop is to provide participants with a basic understanding of emotions and coping strategies. Come explore some fresh ideas on how you can start harnessing the power of your own emotions to navigate life’s ups and downs. This short 2-hour workshop is a quick and easy way to continue your wellness journey.

Who can join?

This is an open group, any UWaterloo student can join.

When and how do we meet?

This group meets in-person on June 10 and June 17, 2024.

Psychoeducational/process group to explore suicidal ideation, safety planning, emotion regulation/identification, etc.

Facilitators

Kristin Shantz

Who can join?

This group is open to anyone who experiences suicidal ideation. 

When and how do we meet?

This group meets in-person on Wednesdays, 2:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Students who wish to join this group should call Campus Wellness, Counselling Services at 519-888-4096 for an intake appointment to register for the Skills for Safer Living Group.