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Current offerings
Counselling Services provides a number of health and wellness-focused groups, workshops and events throughout the school year.
Changeways Group for Depression and Anxiety
Changeways Group is available by request at Cowichan or online.
- Do you feel overwhelmed by anxiety or depression?
- Have you been struggling to cope with major life transitions or difficult situations?
- Are you interested in learning practical skills to help you cope better, overcome challenges and make positive changes in your life?
If you answered yes to the above questions, this group is for you.
- 8 weeks long and online
- We will find a time that works best for everyone interested
- For dates and more information, see the Changeways Group for Depression and Anxiety page
Mental health check-up
Join VIU counsellors for a free, drop-in, virtual mental health screening. The process only takes about 30 to 45 minutes and the screening is open to all VIU students. Stay tuned for this event each semester!
Learn more about Mental Health Check-up!
Talk to me program
This is a program to help find ways to encourage and create relationship skills, and ways we can build relationships and community here at VIU.
Learn more about Talk to Me Program and other Thrive events.
Workshops at Shq'apthut
Learn more about Workshops at Shq'apthut or other supports and services.
