Groups & workshops
Click on one of the groups or workshops below to learn more about mental and physical health and wellness programming available at UVic.
Groups are offered either in-person or via Zoom. To sign up for any of the following, please email swgroups@uvic.ca and include your name, V-number and the workshop you are interested in.
ADHD Virtual Workshop Series
Join this series of virtual, interactive sessions featuring presentations from the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition, wellness promotion, pharmacy and academic learning strategists. Any currently registered UVic student with newly diagnosed or known ADHD condition may join.
Sessions can be attended in any order, though are most valuable attended together. Space is limited.
Wednesdays, Jan 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Mar 6, 13, 20, 27, Apr 3 | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Zoom
With James Felix (physician)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Along Came Poly Workshop
This workshop session focuses on communication strategies for poly, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships in an affirming group setting. Explore resources to take communication in your poly, open, and ethically non-monogamous relationships to new heights. Whether you are new to ethically non-monogamy (ENM) and looking for a communication starter kit with your partners and connections, or ENM relationship structures are where you’ve made your home, this group offers a space for discovering and deepening resources.
Thursday, March 28 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | In-person
With Christina C. (pre-doctoral intern) & Tara M. (advanced practicum counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Career Curiosity
Come explore what the future may have in store for you career-wise!
Invest in your future to explore your career possibilities and connections to program planning. In this workshop you will complete a variety of self assessment exercises and develop a plan for discovering future career possibilities!
Tuesday, April 9 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | In-person
Wednesday, April 10 | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Zoom
With Dawn Schell (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
CBT Skills Group for Anxiety and Depression
Join this 8-week course integrating neuroscience, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy skills and concepts for the treatment of mild to moderate anxiety and depression.
Introduction to the foundational concepts of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), weaving in aspects of mindfulness, emotion regulation and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy over an 8-week series. You will learn these concepts and apply practical skills in your daily life, with the aim of identifying which ones are most helpful to manage your stress and symptoms. Zoom details will be sent to all registrants.
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Zoom
Registration required by referral from a Student Wellness Practitioner. Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Emotional Regulation Group
Learn concepts, strategies, and techniques that can be used to express and manage your full range of emotions.
What contributes biologically, developmentally, and socially to our ability to self-regulate?
What concepts, strategies, and techniques can be used to express and manage our full range of emotions in a way that feels right for us?
This psychoeducation group employs experiential CBT, Mindfulness, and body-based practices.
Tuesdays, Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 5, 12, 19 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | In-person
With June Saracuse (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Grad Student Conversation Circle
The purpose of this groups is to help graduate student with getting through grad school together. Join us in a confidential sharing space. Open to all graduate students at the University of Victoria.
Wednesdays, Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, Feb 14, Feb 28, Mar 6, 13, 20 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | Zoom
With Dawn Schell (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Into the Transverse
This is a group for students who identify as trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming. Over the course of these workshops, we will draw on Art Therapy and Narrative Therapy to explore resilience, building affirming connections, and trans joy. Through creative exploration, session focus will be collaboratively determined with group members, focusing on topics like building affirming connections, trans joy, and gender liberation. No previous art-making experience is required.
Thursdays, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | In-person
Thursdays, May 23, 30, Jun 6, 13 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | In-person
With Christina C. (pre-doctoral intern)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
(Re)Claim and Connect
(Re)Claim and Connect is a guided storytelling group for people of Asian heritage in Canada, including multiracial identities and all regions of Asia, that aims to foster connection to self and to others through writing, witnessing, and sharing personal stories. Each session focuses on themes related to Asian Canadian identity, including place, race, and family. You can find more details in this program information pdf.
This group was developed by Dr. Fred Chou and his colleagues at the University of Victoria and is being offered at the Student Wellness Centre this term. Visit the Growth and Solidarity website for additional details.
With Adam Tran (counsellor) & Jakkapan K. (pre-doctoral intern)
This program has been cancelled. If you are interested in this program being offered in the future, please email swgroups@uvic.ca.
Self-Love Don't Cost a Thing
Join us for weekly explorations of strategies to support radical self-compassion in our daily lives.
This group offers the opportunity for students to explore numerous strategies for self-compassion in a supportive environment. Each week will explore new means of bringing self-love into our daily lives, and compassionate considerations for embracing ourselves more fully. Come join our five-week self-love club!
Wednesdays, May 22, 29, Jun 5, 12, 19 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | In-person
With Christina C. & Jakkapan K. (pre-doctoral interns)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Skills Series Workshop: Motivation
Join this 90-minute workshop to learn quick and effective strategies to improve your motivation and connect with what drives you forward. The Skill Series Workshops focus on a number of challenges students often face. Mix and match workshops to address your specific concerns.
Friday, March 15 | 2:00pm-3:30pm | In-person
Wednesday, Jun 26 | 9:30am-11:00am | In-person
With Sheahan Letondre (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Skills Series Workshop: Negative Thinking
Join this 90-minute workshop to learn quick and effective strategies to manage your negative thoughts. The Skill Series Workshops focus on a number of challenges students often face. Mix and match workshops to meet your specific concerns.
Thursday, July 11 | 10:00am-11:30am | In-person
With Sheahan Letondre (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Skills Series Workshop: Sleep
Join this 90-minute workshop to learn quick and effective strategies to manage sleep issues. The Skill Series Workshops focus on a number of challenges students often face. Mix and match workshops to address your specific concerns.
Wednesday, March 13, 10:00am-11:30am | In-person
Monday, June 3, 1:30pm-3:00pm | In-person
With Sheahan Letondre (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.
Skills Series Workshop: Stress
Join this 90-minute workshop to learn quick and effective strategies to manage stress. The Skill Series Workshops focus on a number of challenges students often face. Mix and match workshops to address your specific concerns.
Monday, March 25 | 1:30pm-3:00pm | In-person
Tuesday, May 21 | 10:00am-11:30am | In-person
With Sheahan Letondre (counsellor)
Registration required: Please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre for more information.