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Calumet and Stong Colleges’ Holiday Celebration Launch – Monday, November 29, 2021 at 5:00pm

 

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Calumet and Stong Colleges invite you to join us as we kick off the holiday and exam season!

 

Join us on Monday, November 29, 2021, for the launch of our Holiday Celebrations, with special guest Dean Paul McDonald, and learn about our calendar of upcoming events and activities that have been planned for you by the Colleges and our affiliated student clubs.

 

Learn more about the weekly prize draws and the grand prize draw of a $100 York University Book Store gift card!

 

Attending the launch event and participating in the activities and events over the coming weeks will earn you draw entries.

 

Join us on the 29^th to learn more!

 

Immediately after the launch event we invite you to stay and chat and play some Colleges Trivia!

 

Those who stay will receive an additional draw entry and if you win at trivia you’ll get one more!

Date: Monday, November 29, 2021

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Zoom link will be sent out just prior to the event

 

Please Register Here: tinyurl.com/CCSC2021LAUNCH

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IMMEDIATE ACTION: REminder to upload proof of vaccination

 

If you are seeking access to campus in January 2022, you must provide proof of vaccination on YU Screen. This includes accessing campus to take in-person classes, study, work, attend events, utilize student services, live on campus and more. 

 

Students registered for in-person courses for the Winter 2022 term who do not provide proof of vaccination on YU Screen by December 1, 2021, will be de-enrolled prior to the start of the term. 

 

Due to high demands and long waitlists for certain courses, re-enrolment is highly unlikely for those who become compliant with York University’s vaccination mandate after December 1, 2021. Act now to remain enrolled in in-person courses for Winter 2022.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness – Stay Safe!

 

Over 77% of men and over 83% of women in the 18-29 age group are fully vaccinated and almost 6% of men and almost 5% of women are partially vaccinated.

 

• Authorized vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19
• You should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you
• Once you are fully vaccinated you may be able to start doing some of the things that you did prior to the pandemic
• Do your part and be socially responsible
• Monitor your health and wellbeing daily
• Keep following COVID-19 safety protocols

 

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Rapid Antigen Testing Program

York University has offered a free testing program to community members on both campuses. Rapid antigen testing allows the University to proactively identify cases of COVID-19 that may have otherwise been missed, helping to reduce the spread of the virus while supporting community health and safety.  To make rapid testing even easier and more convenient for the York community, we are pleased to announce that York is launching an at-home rapid antigen testing program.  

For more info on where to pickup a kit: https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/rapid-testing/

 

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NSAY: LABOUR & DELIVERY NURSING WITH RYLEIGH NORMAN, RN – Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 7:00pm

 

Interested in the world of labor and delivery? Come join us and learn from Ryleigh, a labor & delivery nurse who will speak about her experiences, steps she took to become an L&D nurse, and tips in the field! 

 

Date: November 30, 2021

Time: 7pm 

Registration Link: https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtduGprD0tHNw-gQeAds8Qh0UQoI42J5MY

Fee: Free

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SPEED PAINTING WORKSHOP: Warm Winter - Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 5:30 pm- 6:45 pm EST

Facilitator: Simran Bouns

Date & Time: Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 from 5:30pm - 6:45pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 918 4063 3474

Zoom Meeting Password: Register at link below for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time.

Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/CEWPaint1202

 

During this session you will learn how to make a cozy winter scene! Speed Painting is a calm and easy way to learn the methods for making a painting. Painting is a fun way to express yourself artistically. Take a break, decompress and partake in this self-care-oriented workshop!

 

To participate in this workshop, participants will need to have the following items:

· Paint (Black, White, Red, Blue and Yellow)

· Canvas or Paper (any size)

· Cup of water

· Brushes (Small pointed brush, Medium and big flat brush, and Medium angle brush)

· Tissues

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De-Stressing with UPSA and the wellness lounge – Friday, December 3, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:30pm EST

 

UPSA and Calumet's Wellness Lounge are hosting a relaxing mental health event this Friday, December 3rd, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST! We will be discussing topics related to mental health during exam season and facilitating some activities to help alleviate stress and anxiety that may be accumulating due to exams and/or assignments. Our mental health event will give you an opportunity to broaden your knowledge on mental health and allow you to interact with your peers. You can register for the event at https://tinyurl.com/De-Stressing-with-UPSA.

 

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Hot Chocolate & Chat with 2NA – Friday, December 3, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm

 

2NA is hosting a Hot Chocolate and Chat event on Friday December 3rd, 2021 at 6 PM EST on Zoom.

 

Like our other social events, we will be having a fun evening filled with casual conversation, and maybe a game or two, to get away from the stress of upcoming exams. Join us and take a small social break away from studying. 

 

You will also have a chance to win a prize! We will be giving out NurseIQ cards, which will be designation badges (that say “RN” and has a reference card with helpful nursing information). 

 

We look forward to seeing you all there!

 

DATE: December 3rd, 2021 @ 6PM:

Please find the zoom link HERE: https://yorku.zoom.us/j/97816639748?pwd=UEtTclEwUGVwbFlBeThsQ09meGowZz09

 

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Lingua Franca Movie Night – Friday, December 3, 2021 from 7:00pm-10:00pm EST

Join Lingua Franca for a fun Movie Night on Friday, December 3rd, from 7 pm - 10 pm EST! We will be watching the most in-demand movie (please head over to our Instagram story to vote which movie you would like to see!) on Netflix through the Teleparty Chrome Extension. Come share your movie thoughts, socialize with the Lingua Franca members, and spend your afternoon having fun making new friends!

Registration Link: tinyurl.com/MovieNightLF

Time: December 3rd, Friday, 7 pm - 10 pm EDT

 

To learn more, please visit our website at yourlinguafranca.ca, contact us through our Instagram @ linguafrancayu.or email us at [log in to unmask]! 

 

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Stay Connected with sahmpi Peer Mentoring!

 

With the semester in coming to an end, we know you may be looking for someone to talk too or maybe just a place to relax. Whether you’re looking for advice or a place to meet new friends, join SAHMPI’s *free* Peer Mentoring group sessions! SAHMPI’s Peer Mentors support all Health Studies students- whether you’re specializing in one of the three areas or not! Group sessions are open to all students, no matter who your peer mentor is. Come see our Peer Mentors at this week’s event(s). We look forward to see you there! Please note that this 

will be the last week of Peer Mentoring Sessions for the fall term, we’ll be back in January!

 

Group sessions will be posted on a weekly basis and can found here or on our Instagram page @sahmpi.yu! 

 

Group sessions for the week of November 29- December 3, 2021:

 

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Monday Nov. 29 @ 5:30pm: Making Studying Manageable with Arden 

               Meeting ID: 928 7369 9098

               Password: 10229

 

Wednesday Dec. 1 @ 3pm: BYOHC : Hot Chocolate and chill

               Meeting ID: 932 7407 9552

               Passcode: 343541

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UPSA Peer Mentoring

Feeling stressed and need someone to talk to? Planning for the Winter semester? Peer mentoring is for you. You can set up a one-on-one meeting with a peer mentor by emailing [log in to unmask]. Note that to access these services you must be assigned a mentor. First-year students are automatically matched, but any student can opt-in by filling out the Assign Me A Mentor Form.

There will be no Activity Sessions in December. They will resume again in January 2022 so check out the Activity Session calendar for more updates. Peer Mentors will still be available over email until the exam period ends.

Please check your email if you are assigned a Peer Mentor (make sure to check your spam/junk folder) or visit upsa.club.yorku.ca to subscribe to UPSA’s listserv if you haven't already. Stay healthy and safe and good luck with your exams!

UPSA Peer Tutoring

In preparation for the upcoming exam season, The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA) will be providing free peer-tutoring services in a range of Psychology courses at York University. Our high-achieving peer tutors will be hosting weekly drop-in sessions over Zoom.

Here is the link to the official UPSA website, which contains an image of our tutoring schedule containing all zoom details, as well as other resources such as downloadable mock exam booklets in various courses: https://sites.google.com/view/upsayorku/peer-tutoring/tutoring-schedule 

If you seek assistance with concepts covered in any of the available psychology courses, please do not hesitate to drop into one of the following sessions!

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LGBTQ2S+ Support Group – Biweekly on Wednesdays, from 4:00pm-5:00pm

 

Student Counselling, Health & Well-Being (SCHW) warmly welcomes you to our biweekly drop-in support group – a confidential space for students facilitated by counsellors who are part of the LGBTQ2S+ community to meet, share stories, feel connected and supported.

 

Fall 2021 – Winter 2022 – Biweekly on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

No registration required.

 

To join the next session and/or for more information please contact: [log in to unmask]

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Stay Connected with KAHSSO Peer Mentoring!

 

Interested in learning more about navigating through undergrad with short, interactive Instagram reels?

 

Do you want to get to know your KAHSSO Peer Mentors and stay up to date with everything Peer Mentoring and beyond?

 

Then make sure to give KAHSSO's new Peer Mentoring specific Instagram account a follow to be amongst the first people to learn about the many initiatives we have planned this year!

 

Username: @kahssopm

Page Link: https://www.instagram.com/kahssopm/

 

Join your KAHSSO Peer Mentors for exciting sessions this week! Registration links for all the sessions can be found on our Peer Mentoring Linktree.

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NAtional Day of remembrance & Action on Violence Against Women: November 25 – December 10, 2021

York University Memorial Ceremony: December 6, 2021

Join us as we honour those we have lost and reflect on renewing our commitment to take action on ending gender-based violence. Now more than ever, we need to come together as a community and take action to support those who are experiencing violence and refer them to appropriate services. It is our hope that the events we have planned will not only honour those who we have lost, but help enable our community to take action and support those who require our help today.

National Day of Remembrance Virtual Memorial Ceremony
When: Monday, Dec. 6, 2021
Time: 11 a.m.
Where: YouTube livestream link will be available to watch on this page.

This event has been made possible through the kind collaboration between the Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education (The Centre), the York Federation of Students, the Community Safety Department, the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion, the Centre for Aboriginal Student Services, Glendon College Student Union, Student Counselling, Health & Well-being and the Lassonde School of Engineering.

 

16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence: November 25 to December 10, 2021

This year, the global theme for 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”. In support of this civil society initiative, the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign (UNiTE campaign) calls for global actions to increase awareness, galvanize advocacy efforts, and share knowledge and innovations. The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education is partnering with McMaster University, Nipissing University, Queens University and University of Ottawa to collaboratively host events across institutions during the 16 days. All events are open to the public. Participating in community events and conversations such as these helps to eliminate gendered violence.

 

https://thecentre.yorku.ca/national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women/

 

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Meet & Greet: Holiday Drop-in workout session – Wednesday, December 8, 2021 from 1:00pm-2:00pm

 

Did you know that physical activity significantly impacts your wellbeing?

 

Join us this holiday season for a drop-in exercise session led by Peer Health and Wellness Leaders. This Meet & Greet is a part of the Calumet and Stong Colleges Holiday Celebration! 

 

This session will include a quick workout followed by a discussion on the importance of physical activity and wellbeing. The session will help you de-stress and relax, leaving you refreshed and ready to move on with your day.  Exercise is a great way improve your mood and overall wellbeing!

 

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Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/HolidayWorkoutSession​

Date: December 8, 2021 

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM  

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DECEMBER: Creative Arts Education Workshops

 

Creative Arts workshops are an opportunity for community members to take a break, decompress and partake in self-care-oriented sessions. Each workshop is facilitated by an artist that will guide you through lessons and/or activities where you can explore, learn, and develop skills across various artistic mediums including poetry, visual arts, photography, sewing, baking and more.
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Speed Painting: Warm Winters on Thursday, December 2nd, 5:30pm-6:45pm EST. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CEWPaint1202

Speed Baking: Holiday Treats on Wednesday, December 8th, 3:00pm-4:00pm EST. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CEWBake1208
Speed Crafting: Last-Minute Holiday Cards on Wednesday, December 15th, 5:00pm-6:00pm EST. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/CEWCraft1215

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Career Spotlight: Andrea Murree, LTO Teacher @TCDSB – Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 6:00pm-7:00pm EST

 

Are you a Faculty of Health student curious about where your degree can take you? Career Spotlight is an opportunity where you can connect with Faculty of Health alumni and learn about their career. This session’s spotlight speaker is Andrea Murree.

 

Andrea graduated with a B.A and B.Ed from York University and a Master of Education from OISE, University of Toronto with a specialization in Education Policy. Recently, she completed a research project on roleplay and interactive writing to close language learning gaps. She was also featured in an article “Teaching Through A Pandemic” by Professionally Speaking magazine. Andrea is
currently in an LTO contract at TCDSB. When she isn’t involved in her professional commitments, you can find her tutoring, hiking, or riding a bike around Humber Bay.

 

Date & Time:  December 9, Thursday, 6-7 pm EST
Zoom Meeting ID:  976 9368 8709

Zoom Meeting Password: Register at link below for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time.  

Registration Link:  tinyurl.com/Andrea120921

Click this link to watch previous Career Spotlight sessions  

 

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CAll for Participation: Go Global SDGs in action Student Challenge – Application Deadline December 17, 2021

 

Are you a York University undergraduate student passionate about sustainable development and reducing inequalities? Are you looking for ways to gain global knowledge, experiences, and skills?

 

Funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program Global Skills Opportunity (GSO), York University’s Go Global SDGs in Action Student Challenge aims to empower York students and their peers around the world to take action towards the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals with a global lens. Through facilitated discussions, workshops, and immersive abroad opportunities, students will develop global competencies, leadership, digital fluency, and project management skills necessary to take action on SDGs. By participating in the program, students will learn and experience the opportunities and challenges in leading community action for social change.

 

Participate and Create Local and Global Impact!

• Grow your knowledge on the SDGs and important global skills such as intercultural communication, leadership, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, digital fluency and project management skills through workshops.
• Make local and global impact by leading your own action projects that will contribute to the SDGs with the mentorship of York and partner faculties, global experts and in collaboration with your peers from around the world. (more details attached)
• Receive up to $8000 to support you to study, research or work in the communities/locations of your SDG projects

 

Learn more and apply:

1. View the information session recording available on the website
2. Review selection requirements and criteria:

• Priority will be given to Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, and low-income, or students living with disabilities
• Minimum 6.0 GPA (B average)
• In 2^nd year of undergraduate study or higher
• Statement of Interest: In 500 words or less, share what inspired you to join this program. You might include previous work on SDGs or how SDGs have impacted your life/career goals

3. Apply here: https://yorku.moveonca.com/form/618928e2523d487d307c32f2/eng#
     Deadline to Apply: December 17th

 

For specific details and questions, contact [log in to unmask]

 

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Learning Commons: Student Guide to Group Work

 

The Student Guide to Group Work is a multimodal eLearning resource is designed to help students learn the fundamentals of group work, through four short videos and a variety of downloadable tools and resources. This guide, offered under a Creative Commons license, was funded by an AIF grant, and is a collaborative endeavour involving the Libraries, the Writing Department, Learning Skills Services, the ESL Open Learning Centre, the Teaching Commons and the Career Centre. 

 

Recently features on the Libraries' social media https://twitter.com/yorkulibraries/status/1364983547900100615?s=20

 

You can find it under the new resources on the Learning Common's web site.

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Foundational Peer Leadership Training (FPLT) – January 6, 7 & 8, 2022

 

You are invited to register for our upcoming Foundational Peer Leadership Training (FPLT).  

 

About FPLT

This training offers current students and peer leaders a unique opportunity to learn and reflect on how to take on leadership responsibilities, what it means to be a leader in their community, and how to maintain a balance in their lives. 

 

Students attending this training will explore the following topics:  

1. You Matter - Leadership is not only about THEM (mentees), but also about YOU.  Learn about how to maintain your health and wellness so that you can maximize both your potential and the potential of those around you.  
2. They Matter - Reflect on and discuss questions such as what does leadership mean to you? What are the characteristics and traits of a "good" leader? and, how can we systematically and empathetically meet and address the needs of your mentees and other students?  
3. Communication Matters - Have you ever been nervous when communicating with others? You are not the only one. Verbal and written communication with peers, professors, colleagues, and students, is an inherent part of being a peer leader. Learn about to use communication skills more effectively in both an in-person and virtual environment. 
4. Community Matters - A sense of connectedness and belonging are critical to our health and wellbeing. Discuss and identify how you can build safe and welcoming spaces and promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and citizenship. Learn from others as they share stories of community and identity.   

Eligibility 

This training is mandatory for all peer leaders affiliated with Calumet and Stong Colleges (both paid and volunteer roles). If you are interested in a peer leadership position and/or want to develop your leadership skills, we invite you to register.  

 

Program Requirements  

To receive a certificate of participation, you will be required to meet the following 5 program requirements:   

1. participate in the full training (participants are asked to arrive on time and stay until the training ends) 
2. have access to a webcam, mic, and internet for remote portions of the training. You will be asked to keep your camera on and participate in the live small and large group discussions when training is offered remotely 
3. complete all mandatory pre-instructional activities, prior to the scheduled training, (30-minute commitment prior to the training) using the eClass platform  
4. complete all mandatory training activities throughout the training (60-minute commitment) using the eClass platform 
5. complete all mandatory post-training activities (30-minute commitment after the training) using the eClass platform  

 

Mandatory Attendance (Synchronous via Zoom & eClass) 
 
Day One - You Matter 
Date: Thursday, January 6, 2022 
Time: 11:00 am – 2:30 pm 
 
Day Two- They Matter 
Date: Friday, January 7, 2022 
Time: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 
 
Day Three- Communication Matters 
Date: Saturday, January 8, 2022 
Time: 11:00 am – 1:30 pm 
 
Optional In-Person Attendance but Strongly Encouraged 
 
*Day Four- Community Matters 
Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:000 pm 
Location: Stong MDR, YU Keele Campus 

 

*Important Note About on Campus Activity on Day 4: Vaccination Requirement 
As of October 19, 2021, anyone aged 12 years or older who plans to access our campuses or participate in in-person activities must be fully vaccinated per York's Vaccination Mandate. For more information, please visit the YU Better Together FAQs regarding vaccines and proof of vaccination. 
 
More information can be found here https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/students/  

 

Register Here: tinyurl.com/FPLTJAN22

 

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Univenture Program

 

The UniVenture Program is designed to deliver specialized workshops to help first and second-year students learn and develop useful skills for managing challenging situations in the transition to university (e.g., academic struggles, emotional distress, substance-related harms), set long-term goals, and channel their unique personality toward achieving those goals. In order to participate, eligible students are invited to complete a brief survey: https://redcap.its.dal.ca/surveys/?s=YH9HDPEL7NLRMYJL

For more information about the program and compensation available to eligible students, please review the information below, or contact: Matthew Keough at [log in to unmask]

 

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UniVenture is designed to deliver specialized workshops to help students learn and develop useful skills for managing challenging situations in the transition to university (eg. academic struggles, emotional distress, substance-related harms), set long-term goals, and channel their unique personality toward achieving those goals.  UniVenture is a 5-year, multi-site, controlled study involving first and second year undergraduate students aged between 18 to 25 years at five representatively diverse Canadian university sites (Dalhousie University, St. Francis Xavier University, Universite de Montreal, York University, and the University of British Columbia-Okanagan).

 

Who Can Participate?  This is an opportunity for eligible 1^st and 2^nd year undergraduate students to learn more about their unique personality type and to potentially gain new personality-specific skills for goal setting, and for managing challenges, common in the transition to university.

 

How Does It Work? Stage 1 consists of of a baselinecampus wellness survey to gather information about studentsʼ academic success, mental well-being, and experiences with the pandemic. This information may be used by student affairs units to develop and strengthen campus resources, and by the researchers to identify students who are eligible to participate in Stage 2. In Stage 2 eligible students will have the opportunity to participate in two customized UniVenture workshops based on their personality type. These workshops are either face-to-face or online consisting of up to 10 participants, 90 minutes long and led by a trained facilitator. Students who participate are assigned to the workshops or a usual services comparison group will then be invited to complete a 6 month and a 12 month follow up survey to gather the same information as at the baseline.

survey.

 

Why Is This Important? Participation in this study will assist researchers in evaluating the success the UniVenture Program has on studentsʼ academic achievement, mental health and substance-related harms. A successful UniVenture Program may influence university policies by helping partners appreciate the effectiveness of a targeted and personalized program.

 

How Will You Be Compensated? Participants will receive a $20 Amazon gift card or 1 SONA credit point for psychology students (if relevant) for completing the Stage 1 baseline survey (45-60 minutes). If eligible to move forward to Stage 2, students will have the opportunity to earn an additional $40 in Amazon gift cards or 2 SONA credit points (if applicable) for completing two more follow-up surveys. If you participate in both follow up surveys, you will be entered in a bonus draw to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Four such draws will take place each term.

 

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COMMUNITY CONNECTION SPEAKER SERIES: RADEK Budin, Neuropsychological services to homeless and marginally housed individuals - Monday, January 10, 2022 at 3:30pm

 

The Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Committee of the Clinical Development Areas with support of the Psychology Department and York University Psychology Clinic (YUPC) presents The Community Connection Speakers Series.  We invite all graduate, undergraduate, and faculty members from psychology, social work, counselling, as well as interested community members to join us as take a multidisciplinary learning approach to demystifying, and decolonizing mental health in underserved and marginalized communities.

 

Join us the 3^rd Monday of every month at 3:30pm

 

Zoom link: https://yorku-phipa.zoom.us/j/96591467607?pwd=OWlaY05aMnpSeHNmcVVNNUU4MmYxZz09

 

January 10, 2022 Radek Budin

Neuropsychological services to homeless and marginally housed individuals

 

February 21, 2022 Carol O’Neil

Circles of support and accountability/restorative justice

 

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Student counselling, health & well-being is here for you

 

Hello from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being (SCHW) and welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! For those of you who are hearing about SCHW for the first time, we are a department in the Division of Students that supports the mental health and well-being of students at York University. As a new academic year begins, we wanted to take a moment to let you know about us and the FREE services and supports that are available to you this year.

Peer-led Workshops 
Our team of peer health educators offer workshops on a variety of well-being topics including Mental Health 101, Nutrition Basics, Sleep for Better Grades, Healthier Coping Strategies, Self-Care, and much more. To see what is offered and to sign-up for a workshop, take a look here: https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/workshops

 

Individual Counselling 
SCHW offers same-day and appointment-based counselling in a safe and non-judgemental space. University life can be challenging, and our team of counsellors are here to help you feel heard and understood. Simply call our reception line at (416)-736-5297 to connect with a counsellor for support. During your session, your counsellor will develop a goal with you, and help you move closer towards personal success. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, our services are confidential and no problem is too small. We are here for you!

Group Support 
Some students may prefer to meet with peers for encouragement and support rather than or in addition to meeting with a counsellor one-to-one. If group support is something that interests you, you’re in luck! SCHW will be offering the following groups (all of which are facilitated or co-facilitated by counsellors) during 2021-2022:

·        LGBTQ2S+ Support Group

·        Racialized Students Support Group

·        Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence (in partnership with The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education)

·        Virtual Trauma-Informed Yoga Group

·        Gay Men’s Process Group

·        Grief & Loss Group

To learn more about each group and/or how to connect, please visit:

https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/group-counselling-schw

Support for Students Residing Outside of Ontario

Students residing outside of Ontario can access free, unlimited, real-time and appointment-based support from anywhere in the world in an variety of languages through keepme.SAFE. You can access resources and connect with a counsellor through the MySSP app or by calling the toll-free number through the website below:

https://www.keepmesafe.org/ca-us/support-and-access.php

Supporting Student-led Initiatives
Are you a student who is active on campus and looking for new ways to support mental health and well-being? If so, then look no further! SCHW will be re-opening applications to our Mental Health & Wellness Student Initiative Fund in October of 2021. The fund aims to support innovative and inclusive student-led initiatives that promote mental health and well-being for members of the York student community. To subscribe for updates specifically about the fund, please provide your contact information here: https://forms.students.yorku.ca/view.php?id=107886

 

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