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Group counselling is a great way to find support for issues that are impacting you. Browse our list of options and register, self-refer, or drop in to get connected.
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2SLGBTQIA+ Questioning Group
This is a group for folks who are questioning their gender and/or sexuality. Diversity of identities and experiences are welcome.
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A Healing Space
This support group is for students who self-identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Bi-racial and/or Multi-racial to share their stories of witnessing or experiencing racism.
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Black Student Support and Healing Space
A support group for Black students to feel comfortable talking about Black experiences surrounding racism in a group setting. We will encourage the sharing of personal stories of racism and cultivate healing.
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Climate Change Anxiety
This is open to any students, staff or faculty who are interested in understanding more about climate change anxiety and grief.
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Dissertation & Thesis Support Group
This is a support group for graduate students who are writing their thesis or dissertation, to share their experiences and receive support.
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Dungeons & Worry Dragons
This support group is for students who want to build social skills to combat depression and anxiety. Group members will be playing Dungeons & Dragons, the tabletop role-playing game.
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Experiencing ADHD
This group is here to provide you with the opportunity to co-create a sense of community with peers in a safe space which honours the unique challenges of navigating post-secondary education as a person with ADHD.
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Experiencing Autism
Are you registered with CAL? Do you have an Autism diagnosis? This 8-week counselling group with a disability focus discusses a variety of topics.
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Experiencing Disability
This support group is restricted to CAL registrants, and is for students with disabilities to find support in a safe environment.
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Experiencing Disability As a Graduate Student
Navigating graduate school as a student with a disability can add layers of complexity to the experience. Join others in a safe environment.
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Finding Balance
Learn how to cope with balancing the responsibilities of being a busy student and understand and manage personal stress before it turns into distress.
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Iranian Student Support Group
This is an in-person group for providing emotional and mental health support for any SFU and FIC Iranian students impacted by the current situation in Iran.
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Managing Expectations
Expectations can be overwhelming when they feel unrealistic and totally out of reach. Learn how to manage and cope -- open to all students.
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Meet, Greet, and Eat
Don't eat lunch alone - join other students and the Transition Case Manager to meet for crafts and more.
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Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
This is a group for individuals experiencing stress, including stress that is a result of chronic physical and psychological conditions.
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Mindfulness Meditation
Connect with your body and relax your mind. These drop-in sessions include mindfulness practice, information on habits of mind, and the opportunity for a brief discussion about the practice.
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Nurturing Resilience
A support group for individuals who have experienced any form of sexualized violence. Each week, we will explore a theme that emphasizes resilience and resource development. New members welcome weekly.
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Stress 101: Navigating Low Mood & Anxiety
This support group is intended to support students experiencing generally present anxiety and stress in various areas of life. New members welcome weekly.
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Suicide Prevention and Awareness
A brief introduction on how to recognize potential signs of distress and/or suicide risk, and how to provide immediate support.
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The Desi Diaries
This group aims to bring folks together from the South Asian Diaspora and Desi community to discuss relevant topics in a supportive and confidential space.
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Turkey Syria Student Support
Devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have left many in need of support. If you are from the area or have family and friends affected, join this two-session crisis support group for impacted SFU and FIC students.
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Understanding Anxiety and Depression
This CCR-approved seminar is open to any students, staff or faculty who are interested in learning more about anxiety and depression.
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Understanding Trauma
This is open to any students, staff or faculty who are interested in learning more about the effects of trauma.