Join a Group

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

    Identity, Currently Offered

    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

    Identity, Currently Offered, Self-Compassion

    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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    Better Coping Skills

    Currently Offered, Anxiety, Stress

    Change is hard, but you don't have to go at it alone. This group is for students who want to make improvements and feel supported throughout the change process.



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    Black Student Support and Healing Space

    Identity, Currently Offered

    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

    Workshop, Anxiety, Currently Offered

    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

    Graduate Students, Currently Offered

    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

    Currently Offered, Anxiety

    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

    ADD ADHD, Currently Offered

    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

    Currently Offered, Identity

    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

    Identity, Currently Offered

    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

    Graduate Students, Identity, Currently Offered

    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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    Garden Therapy for Self-Care

    Stress, Anxiety, Currently Offered

    Join other racialized students for horticulture therapy and interact with plants to aid in strengthening the body and mind.



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    Meet, Greet, and Eat

    Identity, Currently Offered

    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)

    Stress, Mindfulness, Currently Offered, Chronic Pain, Physical

    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

    Mindfulness, Currently Offered, Anxiety, Stress, Focus Balance, Self-Compassion

    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

    Currently Offered, Resilience, Trauma

    A gender-inclusive safe space for any student that has been impacted by sexualized violence. We will be meeting weekly to discuss impacts and practise coping strategies as we make some art and sip on some tea.



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    Self Regulation: Practical Tools for Mood, Stress & Anxiety

    Currently Offered, Stress

    Discover practical tools for mood, stress, and anxiety and build skills for emotional regulation.



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    Stress 101: Navigating Low Mood & Anxiety

    Anxiety, Stress, Currently Offered, Depression

    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

    Workshop, Currently Offered

    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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    Understanding Anxiety and Depression

    Anxiety, Depression, Workshop, Currently Offered

    This 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

    Trauma, Workshop, Currently Offered

    This is open to any students, staff or faculty who are interested in learning more about the effects of trauma.