Articles tagged "Counselling"
Popular Wellness Wednesdays expands online offerings to all òòò½ÎÑ students this fall
September 22, 2020
òòò½ÎÑ recognizes that this academic year, taking time for student mental health is more important than ever. That’s why a popular wellness resource for students is expanding its offerings for students at all campuses. Wellness Wednesday online workshops are happening once a month this fall semester, with a special focus on strategies to help students cope during the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative is part of the Flourish Wellness Project, which started at the Penticton campus three years ago, and is expanding this year throu...
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òòò½ÎÑ brings new counselling initiative online to support students
September 3, 2020
For students navigating stepping into a new semester amid a time of uncertainty and anxiety around COVID, òòò½ÎÑ’s Counselling Services team is creating a new opportunity to connect and build resilience. GROW @ òòò½ÎÑ is the College’s newest counselling initiative, an online drop-in group to learn practical tools and strategies to become a more proactive student. Designed directly for òòò½ÎÑ students by òòò½ÎÑ counsellors, the six workshops offered throughout the fall semester focus on setting students up for success amid a semester during ...
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Taking care of your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020
There have been many rapid changes to protect all of us from the spread of COVID-19. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even depressed as a result, know that you are not alone and that help is available. In times of transition and uncertainty, taking good care of ourselves is more important than ever and òòò½ÎÑ Counselling Services has some tips and resources to share. Essential strategies for wellness: Look after your basic needs. Eat well, drink lots of water, get enough sleep and get some exercise. When we take goo...
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