Current Offerings
Yes, groups are being offered via Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can be just as effective, though different. Read the list below to see what is planned. Please check frequently for updates.
Counselling Services provides a number of Health & Wellness groups, workshops and events throughout the school year. See below.
Changeways Group for Depression and Anxiety
- 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. Click on the above link for more information
- This 8 week course will be delivered online and is available to students across campuses
- We will offer this either online or in person in February 2022. Time's based on what works for those interested.
Learn more about the Changeways Group
Mental Health Check-up!
Join VIU counsellors for a free, drop-in, virtual mental health screening. The process only takes about 30 mins and the screening is open to all VIU students. Oct 29 - 10am-2pm. Stay tuned for this event in the winter semester as well!
Learn more about the Mental Health Check-up
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Group
8 week group teaching meditation, body scans and light yoga to manage stress better and build resilience for both academic and life functioning.
- Mindfulness strengthens attention, emotional regulation, adaptability, calmness and compassion
Learn more about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction group
Men's Group
Experience a male community where we support men to be who they want to be. An 8 week journey where you can talk and learn more about your experience as a male. Offered at Cowichan Campus
Learn more about the Men's Group
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 the "Talk to Me" Program
Thriving in Action
Are you looking for motivation, energy, well-being, and academic success? If so, it’s your time to Thrive! Join our innovative new program where you can learn better, feel better, and do better. Free for all VIU students. Earn CCR credit, build connections and learn to Thrive!
Learn more about Thriving in Action
Workshops at Shq'apthut
to be updated