Groups and workshops

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

Learn simple, no-cost strategies to help you recharge, refocus and support your mental well-being throughout the semester. All activities are adaptable, quick to learn, and easy to fit into even the busiest student schedule. Enjoy free snacks, connect with others, and enter for a chance to win great cash prizes. Discover how just a few minutes of intentional break time can boost your mood, focus, and overall wellness—both in and out of the classroom!

Where: B200 Rm203
When: Friday, January 30, 2026
Time: 12 to 1 pm

Free snacks, refreshments & prizes too!

Register here for the Healthy Break Activities for Busy Students workshop.

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!

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

Learn more about Workshops at Shq'apthut

Learn more about Workshops for employees