Groups & Workshops are powerful vehicles for change. When we participate in a group with others who are living with similar concerns, we begin to realize that we are not alone in our struggles. We explore and learn new skills, practicing these in the safety of the group. Groups can be an empowering experience; feeling the support of the facilitator(s) and fellow group members can increase our motivation and energy to create the change we want for ourselves.
Please check out the groups & workshops outlined below and choose one (or more) that you believe is a good fit for you:
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Workshops
There are no upcoming workshops. Please bookmark this page and check back for updates regarding Health and Counselling Centre workshops. Thank you!
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the HCC at 905-828-5255 or email health.utm@utoronto.ca.
Groups
Intro to ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) for Managing Hard Body Image
Facilitator: Lauren Drouchard (she/her), MSW, RSW
When: Tuesdays from 1:30-3:00, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11
Where: In person, TBD
This time of year, especially, negative thoughts about our body can feel ever present and overwhelming. Having these thoughts can make us feel ‘stuck’, or like we need to look different in order to feel better. Thankfully, this isn’t our only option, and in this 6-week group, we’ll explore a different way of managing these thoughts, using the ACT model (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Together, we’ll learn about ‘psychological flexibility’, what our personal values are, and how to stay connected to them when negative body image thoughts feel like they’re taking over.
Think, Feel, Do: A CBT Skills group for Anxiety, Worry and Low Mood
Facilitator: Candice Stoliker (she/her), RP, MA
When: Wednesdays from 11:30-1:00, May 15, 22, 29 and June 5
Where: In person, TBD
Inviting all students to join us for a 4-part workshop series focused on managing anxiety and low mood. This group will encourage students to notice and respond to their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours in a different way. We will use the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Model (CBT), to learn how thoughts, feelings and actions interact with each other. From there, we will learn some skills and strategies to challenge thinking styles that may contribute to anxiety and low mood and focus on specific actions we can take to shift our feelings.
Dealing with Hard Feelings
Facilitator: Asha Ramsumair (she/her), MSW, RSW
When: Thursdays from 2-3:30, May 16, 23, 30, June 6
Where: In person, TBD
For many of us, experiencing certain emotions can be difficult and uncomfortable. Whether it be feeling anxious, sad or angry, it is natural to want to avoid feeling upset and to find ways to make these emotions go away. At times, we may our actions during these challenging times may hurt us in the long run. Emotions are a part of being human and we cannot avoid them. In this 4-week group, participants will learn more about the role of emotions in their lives, what happens when we can’t deal with our emotions, and learn skills drawn from mindfulness, CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), and DBT (dialectical behaviour therapy) to help them to manage emotional distress in a safe way. By the end of this group, participants will develop their own personal plan for dealing with feelings that challenge them the most!
