Put your mental, emotional and physical well-being first and check out our Wellness Programs and Student Groups.
Wellness Programs and Student Groups can help you:
- See things from a new perspective
- Connect with others in an environment where you feel safe and celebrated
- Acknowledge your achievements, no matter how big or small
- Recognize that setbacks and challenges are an opportunity for learning and growth
We have a variety of opportunities, from fun de-stress activities, spaces to share ideas with peers and prioritize practices that support your mental and emotional health, skill building opportunities and more.
Wellness Programs
Check out this terms wellness program offerings.
A Queer and Pleasant Ragger: A Gender Journeys Group
Folks is a thoughtful and supportive group specifically designed to support gender diverse (trans, non-binary, two-spirit, questioning) UW Students.
As straight as the ring road – a Walk and Talk, Outdoor, Therapeutic Group for Queer and Trans Students
This group is all about connections. It is an experiential therapeutic practice that supports personal growth by nurturing our relationship with ourselves, the earth and to those around us.
Grad Space
Are you a Grad student feeling isolated? Grad Space is a group for any Graduate student willing to meet with their peers. We hope to bring Grad students together, in a space where you can find support, affirmation and interpersonal learning.
GLOW GROW
Every other Wednesday GLOW in partnership with Campus Wellness, Counselling Services will have mental health therapist and educator Washington Silk (They/Them) come for a visit. This a flexible time where you can come chill, ask questions, submit topic requests and more.
Journaling for Well-being
This program will use reflective journalling to help you identify personal narratives that are negatively impacting how you think and feel about yourself and how you interact with others. You will be introduced to a writing toolbox that can help you identify these narratives, turn around them around, and begin to embrace new, healthier thinking.
Mind Body Run
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.
Mindfulness Self-Compassion
MSC combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion, providing a powerful tool for emotional resilience. Mindfulness is the first step in emotional healing—being able to turn toward and acknowledge our difficult thoughts and feelings with a spirit of openness and curiosity.
Queer and Trans Graduate Students Wellness (QTWELL)
QTWELL is an open, drop-in group where any graduate student who is a sexual and gender minority or identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities may drop in for good conversation and support to promote student wellness.
Neuro Minds
Join 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.
Explore All Wellness Programs on Portal
Check out the overview of wellness programs on Portal. Sign-up today and check back for next terms offerings.
Self-Directed Programs
Rewiring For Happiness Toolkit
Rewiring for Happiness uses positive psychology strategies and tools to help focus your brain on kindness, mindfulness, gratitude, empathy, and connection. Rewiring for Happiness is available as a self-registration course on LEARN. Follow these steps to view and complete the toolkit:
- Register on LEARN.
- Click Self Registration.
- Click Rewiring for Happiness.
- Enroll in the Course.
Note: After you are enrolled, you can navigate to the Rewiring for Happiness course directly.
