Events - 2024

Indigenous students at the University of Waterloo are invited to join this drop-in group sessions for the purpose of community connection, mutual support, and artistic expression through collaging. No artistic experience is required. Snacks and supplies will be provided.  

This is a virtual, closed 4-week healing group for Black, Indigenous, and Racialized (BIR) women-identified, non-binary, and gender non-conforming Laurier and University of Waterloo students. This group hopes to provide connection to community while exploring ways to heal from all forms of violence, including systemic, racial and gender-based violence. Some of the topics we are planning to focus on include tools for staying grounded, self-worth, relationships, and finding hope and resistance.

Gender Journeys is a supportive psychoeducational group specifically designed to support gender diverse (trans, non-binary, two-spirit, questioning) UW Students. This is a person, supportive and affirming group opportunity to explore important topics that can be key for gender wellness. The group is facilitated by Washington Silk, a counsellor with lived experienced.

The important topics we will explore together include but may not be limited to:

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the traditional practice of cognitive therapy with meditation and a non-judgmental mindset. This integrated therapy helps to teach individuals to pay attention to their thoughts, fears, and feelings without assigning judgments to them.  

Mindfulness techniques include meditation, body scan exercises, stretching, gentle yoga, and practices that help individuals acknowledge their current feelings and experiences. 

Gender Journeys is a supportive psychoeducational group specifically designed to support gender diverse (trans, non-binary, two-spirit, questioning) UW Students. This is a person, supportive and affirming group opportunity to explore important topics that can be key for gender wellness. The group is facilitated by Washington Silk, a counsellor with lived experienced.

The important topics we will explore together include but may not be limited to:

Curious to learn more about cannabis? Questioning your relationship with cannabis? This comprehensive workshop is designed to empower students with essential knowledge and skills for responsible cannabis use. In this engaging session, participants will delve into the world of harm reduction, gaining valuable insights to make informed choices surrounding cannabis. 

Workshop Highlights: 

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the traditional practice of cognitive therapy with meditation and a non-judgmental mindset. This integrated therapy helps to teach individuals to pay attention to their thoughts, fears, and feelings without assigning judgments to them.  

Mindfulness techniques include meditation, body scan exercises, stretching, gentle yoga, and practices that help individuals acknowledge their current feelings and experiences. 

Gender Journeys is a supportive psychoeducational group specifically designed to support gender diverse (trans, non-binary, two-spirit, questioning) UW Students. This is a person, supportive and affirming group opportunity to explore important topics that can be key for gender wellness. The group is facilitated by Washington Silk, a counsellor with lived experienced.

The important topics we will explore together include but may not be limited to:

A celebration for Black History Month. Gwan Move Caribbean fitness movement is not just another Soca Workout. This Soca workout will make you feel like you are in a fete.

Facilitators

Gayle Smith from Gwan Move: With Guyanese Fit Chick contagious energy, Gayle Smith from Gwan Move will bring that Caribbean culture and good vibrations and dripping sweat. "My goal is that you leave Gwan Move classes with positive and that Can't Stop Won't Stop vibe."

Who can join?

This group is open to all students of the University of Waterloo. 

Curious to learn more about cannabis? Questioning your relationship with cannabis? This comprehensive workshop is designed to empower students with essential knowledge and skills for responsible cannabis use. In this engaging session, participants will delve into the world of harm reduction, gaining valuable insights to make informed choices surrounding cannabis. 

Workshop Highlights: 

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) combines the traditional practice of cognitive therapy with meditation and a non-judgmental mindset. This integrated therapy helps to teach individuals to pay attention to their thoughts, fears, and feelings without assigning judgments to them.  

Mindfulness techniques include meditation, body scan exercises, stretching, gentle yoga, and practices that help individuals acknowledge their current feelings and experiences.