Forwarding on the following weekly event anncouncments from the Calumet & Stong Colleges.
Particuarly note the following event hosted by SAHMPI which is the undergraduate student association of our School.
SAHMPi VIRTUAL Speed Friending – wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4:00pm
Looking for an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends?
SAHMPI is hosting Speed Friending on Wednesday, September 21st at 4 PM!
Register here: https://bit.ly/SAHMPI-SF
For the latest updates on York University’s COVID-19 health & safety plans, please visit: https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/students/
Regards,
Domenica
School of Health Policy & Management
York University
Undergraduate Program Website: http://shpm.info.yorku.ca/
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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2022 8:45 AM
Subject: FW: Calumet & Stong Colleges' Upcoming Events - Week of September 19, 2022 & Looking Ahead
Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) support York University's<https://president.yorku.ca/files/2020/06/Next-Steps-in-Yorks-plan-to-address-anti-Black-racism.pdf?x79145> statements about standing together to fight anti-Black racism<https://yfile.news.yorku.ca/2020/06/01/statement-york-university-stands-together-against-anti-black-racism/?utm_source=YFile_Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Top-Stories&utm_campaign=yfile%20%20>.
CCSC are committed to inspiring learning, leadership and citizenship and value mentorship and being student centric, engaged, collaborative, and bold.
The success of our students depends on our collective willingness and ability to listen, to be kind, to look after ourselves and each other, to work together, and to lead with Respect, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion<https://rights.info.yorku.ca/>. We do not condone or tolerate racism, prejudice or discrimination in CCSC. We are committed to supporting our CCSC Peer Leaders and Student Organizations and our York and CCSC community to stop anti-Black racism and systemic discrimination of all kinds. We will also collaborate with others to strengthen our student success programming to help our Colleges and students foster a just and fair world. For more information and to connect with us, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Student Community & Leadership Development (SCLD) Anti-Racist Resources<https://scld.yorku.ca/files/2020/06/Anti-Racist-Resource-Share-1.pdf?x58704>
[We Stand With You Calumet and Stong Colleges (CCSC) support York University's statements about standing together to fight anti-Black racism. BLACK LIVES MATTER White lettering on a black background and black lettering on a white background.]
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Calumet & Stong colleges welcome Event – Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm
New and returning students are invited to join us on Zoom to interact with Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Peer Leaders and CCSC staff to share their experiences and learn how to succeed at York and make the most of your time at university!
Register here: [tinyurl.com/CCSCWE2022]tinyurl.com/CCSCWE2022
[CALUMET & STONG COLLEGES WELCOME EVENT – Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 6:30pm-8:00pm New and returning students are invited to join us on Zoom to interact with Calumet & Stong Colleges’ Peer Leaders and CCSC staff to share their experiences and learn how to succeed at York and make the most of your time at university! Register here: tinyurl.com/CCSCWE2022]
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SAHMPi VIRTUAL Speed Friending – wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4:00pm
Looking for an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends?
SAHMPI is hosting Speed Friending on Wednesday, September 21st at 4 PM!
Register here: https://bit.ly/SAHMPI-SF
.[SAHMPI VIRTUAL SPEED FRIENDING – Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 4:00pm Looking for an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends? SAHMPI is hosting Speed Friending on Wednesday, September 21st at 4 PM! Register here: https://bit.ly/SAHMPI-SF]
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CAREER SPOTLIGHT: ABIGAEL PAMINTUAN, UX DESIGNER AT AUTODESK – Thursday, September 22, 2022 @ 6:30pm EDT
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 Abigael Pamintuan
Abigael Pamintuan is a Global Health alumna (2019) who specialized in Electronic Health (eHealth). During her undergraduate studies, Abigael became involved in the Faculty of Health as a Student Health Ambassador at York (SHAY) and as a Peer Mentor. Abigael also started a Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research chapter at York with her friends and peers. Through her eHealth courses, Abigael was inspired by learning about how technologies could impact health at the individual, community, and global level and so pursued a Master of Information with a specialization in User Experience (UX) Design at the University of Toronto. Abigael now works as a UX Designer at Autodesk working on ShotGrid, a production management tool predominantly used by studios in the film and entertainment industry. Although Abigael currently does not work in the health space, Abigael believes that the education she received at York provided her with a solid foundation in empathy and understanding, qualitative research, critical thinking, and visual and verbal communication skills - all things required in her work today. In the future, Abigael wants to pursue UX in other industries and mentor others interested in health and design. Outside of work, Abigael loves to learn about interior design, travel and sample local cuisines, and find cafes serving chais and cortados.
Date & Time: Thursday, Sept 22, 6:30 pm EDT.
Zoom Meeting ID: 939 4413 9680
Zoom Meeting Password: Register at link below for meeting password. Password is emailed 1 hour before start time.
Registration Link: https://health.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=1150103
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York University’s Go Global SDGs in ACtion Student Challenge – deadline September 22, 2022
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Funded by the Government of Canada’s Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program Global Skills Opportunity (GSO)<https://www.univcan.ca/programs-and-scholarships/global-skills-opportunity/>, 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 (SDGs)<https://sdgs.un.org/goals> with a global lens. Through facilitated discussions, workshops, and immersive abroad opportunities, York students and their peers 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.
This year’s SDGs in Action is focused on SDGs 1, 3, 6 & 9 with the overarching SDG 17.
YorkU Students Create Local and Global Impact!
Are you a YorkU student passionate about reducing global inequalities? Are you interested in creating a local and global impact by leading your own SDGs action projects? Join the SDGs in Action Student Challenge to gain global skills, implement your own SDGs project in collaboration with your peers from around the world, be mentored by global experts, and receive up to $8000* to study, research, or work in the communities you’ve impacted!
Calling YorkU Faculty experts on the SDGs!
Are you YorkU faculty interested to contribute to the SDGs? Passionate about creating positive change by developing the next generation of leaders? York University is looking to engage faculty members with expertise and interest in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to mentor and provide advice and supports to student project teams participating in the SDGs in Action Challenge. Share your expertise and knowledge on the SDGs, mentor SDG student teams and expand your own professional and personal SDG networks. Find out more and connect with York International!
Program Website: https://yorkinternational.yorku.ca/sdgaction/
YorkU Student application: https://yorku.moveonca.com/form/618928e2523d487d307c32f2/eng
YorkU Faculty mentor interest form: https://yorku.moveonca.com/form/6303e4378d697b6d231d99c2/eng
Deadline: September 22, 2022
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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 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<https://www.instagram.com/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<https://linktr.ee/kahssopm>.
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Wednesday September 21st, 2022- 4:00pm-5:00pm- Oriana & Satnam- Learning How to Prioritize Yourself in University!<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwtceCsrDopE9zfOtu5nLgjHfykf9YP8DEp>
Thursday September 22nd, 2022- 12:00pm-1:00pm- Masih, Alexa & Akshita- Campus Life!<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrcuCorD8iH9RFlOIFXI8q-dJwa5R_sk9V>
Thursday September 22nd, 2022- 3:30pm-4:30pm- Chimdi & Paolo- Q & A With Your Peer Mentors!<https://forms.gle/hYkM8V8gSPpNr1ck9>
Thursday September 22nd, 2022- 6:30pm-7:30pm- Robyn & Jennifer- How to Get Involved at York!<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpdeyhpzgoGtapB2mNP0Oww6zIpkvZasjO>
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UPSA Peer MENTORING
UPSA’s Activity Sessions are now up and running for the 2022/23 academic year! All Psychology students can attend Activity Sessions and depending on your availability and interests, you can attend any and all Activity Sessions! Activity sessions will be running both in-person and online! Registration is mandatory to attend.
Each Activity Session schedule will be posted on a weekly basis and can be found here and on our Instagram page! For more information and to check out the Activity Session calendar, please check your email if you are assigned a mentor or visit upsa.club.yorku.ca <https://sites.google.com/view/upsayorku> to subscribe to UPSA’s listserv if you haven’t already. You can also email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> for further information or any questions you have about Peer Mentoring and Activity Sessions.
[UPSA PEER MENTORING UPSA’s Activity Sessions are now up and running for the 2022/23 academic year! All Psychology students can attend Activity Sessions and depending on your availability and interests, you can attend any and all Activity Sessions! Activity sessions will be running both in-person and online! Registration is mandatory to attend. Each Activity Session schedule will be posted on a weekly basis and can be found here and on our Instagram page! For more information and to check out the Activity Session calendar, please check your email if you are assigned a mentor or visit upsa.club.yorku.ca to subscribe to UPSA’s listserv if you haven’t already. You can also email [log in to unmask] for further information or any questions you have about Peer Mentoring and Activity Sessions.]
Activity Session Schedule: Week of September 19-23
Emma Verrilli & Amanda Bhupaul - Game Day with PMs Emma & Amanda.
September 19th, 11:00AM - 1:00PM EST, Calumet College Room 100.
Click here to register for Emma and Amanda’s in-person activity session.<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNl89CR8SRL4nlmzJ39fIsG9vdMwR_jmzVb0L3eEaS-BWnhQ/viewform?usp=sf_link>
Peyman Moghimi & Noya Aronovich - York Jeopardy and Checking in.
September 21st, 3:00pm - 5:00pm EST, Zoom
Click here to join Peyman and Noya’s online activity session.<https://yorku.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqcOyqrTssGdSRpLOtnJAVA_0pIEzs9Rlz>
UPSA Peer TUTORING
The Undergraduate Psychology Student Association (UPSA<https://sites.google.com/view/upsayorku/home?authuser=0>) thrives for the success of students. As part of our mission for students' success, we provide one-on-one free tutoring sessions in-person within Stong 118 and online through Zoom for challenging psychology courses; no appointment is necessary. Our tutors are students who have previously done well in psychology courses and have gone through extensive training. Tutoring sessions have begun for the Fall Term. Please check our schedule for more information on our session times.<https://sites.google.com/view/upsayorku/peer-tutoring/tutoring-schedule?authuser=0>
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COVID-19 Vaccine Awareness – Stay Safe!
Of those in the 18-29 age group:
89.72% have received at least one dose
86.00% have received the primary series (two doses)
36.57% have received primary series and at least 1 additional dose
2.06% have received primary series and 2 additional doses
* Authorized vaccines can help protect you from COVID-19
* You should get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is available to you
* A booster dose can increase your level of protection against COVID-19 and can improve the overall immune response
* Do your part and be socially responsible
* Monitor your health and wellbeing daily
* Keep following COVID-19 safety protocols
Visit Better Together<https://www.yorku.ca/bettertogether/> for the most current information and updates regarding York’s response to COVID-19.
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New season of What’s UP(SA)? Podcast!
Beginning your university life at York can be exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. There’s a big learning curve to adapt to, especially now that we are transitioning back to in-person classes. It can be very overwhelming for first year students, who also have no knowledge of university courses and how to be a successful student. But don’t worry! In this episode of What’s UP(SA)?, host Aleksija talks about the basics on how to succeed in university with guest speakers Christina and Zahra. They share tips and advice about going back to school, like important supplies, self-care, and scheduling tips, as well as goal setting and completing goals, including how to stay motivated and how to avoid burnout. The transition from online to in-person classes is also discussed, since being back in a physical classroom is different but also a great opportunity to enhance your learning experience.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/UPSAS3E1 to listen to our new podcast episode. Learn more about the tips we shared by visiting the UPSA website<https://sites.google.com/view/upsayorku/podcast?authuser=0>
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Road to research success: How to find scholarly articles & books through Yorku libraries – Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 12:00-1:30pm (EDT)
Register here: http://bit.ly/YorkULibraryworkshops
[ROAD TO RESEARCH SUCCESS: HOW TO FIND SCHOLARLY ARTICLES & BOOKS THROUGH YORKU LIBRARIES – Tuesday, September 27, 2022 from 12:00-1:30pm (EDT) Register here: http://bit.ly/YorkULibraryworkshops]
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Academic Integrity: How you can stop worrying & love citations – Wednesday, September 28, 2022 from 12:00pm-1:30pm (EDT)
Register here: http://bit.ly/YorkULibraryworkshops
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UPSA’s Get PSYC’d SOCIAL – Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm (EDT)
Want to make new friends as you start your new journey at York University? Join UPSA on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 from 6-8 pm EDT at Calumet College, Room 100 for UPSA’s first event of the year, Get Psyc’d Social, where you can meet fellow students and play some fun games!
Pre-register today through this link: https://tinyurl.com/GetPsycD22
Pre-registration is mandatory due to room capacity restrictions and COVID-19 guidelines. A waitlist will be provided during registration.
[UPSA’S GET PSYC’D SOCIAL – Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm (EDT) Want to make new friends as you start your new journey at York University? Join UPSA on Thursday, September 29th, 2022 from 6-8 pm EDT at Calumet College, Room 100 for UPSA’s first event of the year, Get Psyc’d Social, where you can meet fellow students and play some fun games! Pre-register today through this link: https://tinyurl.com/GetPsycD22 Pre-registration is mandatory due to room capacity restrictions and COVID-19 guidelines. A waitlist will be provided during registration.]
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Mock Casper test workshop – Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 8:00pm
KAHSSO is hosting a mock CASPer Test event. This event will provide information on the CASPer Test (format, scoring, etc) and will also include mock CASPer Test questions for practice. There will be word-based and video-based sample practice questions. The zoom link will be sent out to your email shortly before the event.
Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
Time: 8:00 PM
Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13mPnZip-iDvFDGflfQi-aFZVV2l1WHKwFsGAc7gNPsM/edit <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13mPnZip-iDvFDGflfQi-aFZVV2l1WHKwFsGAc7gNPsM/edit>
Location: Zoom (link will be emailed prior to event)
[MOCK CASPer TEST WORKSHOP – Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 8:00pm KAHSSO is hosting a mock CASPer Test event. This event will provide information on the CASPer Test (format, scoring, etc) and will also include mock CASPer Test questions for practice. There will be word-based and video-based sample practice questions. The zoom link will be sent out to your email shortly before the event. Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022 Time: 8:00 PM Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13mPnZip-iDvFDGflfQi-aFZVV2l1WHKwFsGAc7gNPsM/edit Location: Zoom (link will be emailed prior to event)]
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EMERGING LEADERSHIP TRAINING (ELT) – Tuesday, October 18, 2022 from 2:00pm-6:30pm
About ELT
If you are thinking about getting involved at York and/or want to build on your leadership skills, then this training is for you. We want to introduce you to the culture of peer leadership at Calumet and Stong Colleges and at York University. We have developed a highly interactive program where you will explore topics with your peers in small and large groups. Students attending this training will complete the following three modules:
1. YU Matter and Belong - learn about the importance of a sense of mattering and dig deeper into topics such as resiliency, grit, and growth mindset.
2. YU Thrive and Flourish - reflect on your self-care strategies and learn about the importance of managing stress. Emotional intelligence and self-compassion will also be discussed as ways to help you thrive and flourish.
3. Fostering a Leadership Community - explore elements and benefits of peer leadership and student engagement and how you can get involved in our leadership community.
What we need from you
To receive a certificate of participation, you will be required to meet the following three program requirements:
1. Participate in the full training (participants are asked to arrive on time and stay until the training ends).
2. Complete all pre-instructional activities, prior to the scheduled training, (2-hour commitment prior to the training) using the eClass platform.
4. Complete all post training activities (1-hour commitment after the training) using the eClass platform.
Mode of Delivery, Date and Time
IN-PERSON EVENT
DATE: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
TIME: 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM (dinner break included)
LOCATION: Keele Campus, Stong College, Room 101 (MDR)
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/ELTF22<http://tinyurl.com/ELTF22>
Learn More: https://www.yorku.ca/colleges/ccsc/leadership-exploration-and-development/
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SEptember highlights at career education and development
Fall Career Fair 2022
Mark your calendars, the annual Fall Career Fair is on Thursday, September 22! Meet with employers in-person to
learn about upcoming job opportunities, including part-time roles, summer jobs/internships, and full-time positions
after graduation.
Date: Thursday, September 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Building
Pro-tip: If you're graduating this December or in April 2023, keep an eye out for new grad job opportunities at the fair!
Take a peek at the employers that will be participating in-person this year on our website!<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Ffair>
Webinar Series: Preparing for Career Fair Success!
From Sept 6 to Sept 21 learn how you can stand out to employers by writing compelling resumés and cover letters,
preparing for interviews, enhancing your LinkedIn profile and more during our "Preparing for Career Fair Success"
webinar series. Find the full webinar series on our Events Calendar.<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fexperienceyork>
Looking for more tips on preparing for the upcoming fair? Check out our website!<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fstudents-and-new-grads%2Fservices-events%2Fcareer-fairs%2Ftips>
Grow Your Network through Employer and Alumni Events
Our Events calendar is always up to date with employer recruitment sessions<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fstudents-and-new-grads%2Fservices-events%2Femployer-recruitment-sessions>, employer events<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2F%3Fpage_id%3D463>, panel discussions
with York alumni<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fstudents-and-new-grads%2Fservices-events%2Fcareer-conversations> and more. See this month's recruitment session highlights:
Employer Recruitment Session: Bell Canada
Tuesday, Sept 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 152 Founders College
Employer Recruitment Session: Scotiabank's Commercial Banking
Tuesday, Sept 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: 152 Founders College
Register for these events and discover other events on the Career Education & Development calendar in
Experience York.<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fexperienceyork>
The Career Education & Development portal on Experience York is your gateway to career development during
your time at York and as an alumni, for up to two years after graduation. Check out what Experience York has to offer:
1:1 Career Counselling Appointments
Meet with a Career Counsellor to explore your career options and build your career confidence. Book a career
counselling appointment virtually or in-person via Experience York<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fexperienceyork>.
1:1 Job Search Advising Appointments
Our Career Educators offer individual job search advising appointments for support with your job search strategy,
resumé and cover letter feedback, interview practice and any other questions you might have around finding a job.
To book an appointment, log in to Experience York<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fexperienceyork>.
Find Your Next Job on Experience York!
Recruitment Season is here and recruiters are actively hiring. The Career Education & Development Job Portal is
updated with new job postings daily. Discover new grad jobs, summer, part-time and volunteer roles roles by logging in<https://experience.yorku.ca/emailStat.htm?action=redirect&email=929&[log in to unmask]&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.yorku.ca%2Fexperienceyork>.
Have a question? Reach out to us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[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<https://learningcommons.yorku.ca/>.
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STUDENT COUNSELLING, HEALTH & WELL-BEING IS HERE FOR YOU
Hello from Student Counselling, Health & Well-being<about:blank> (SCHW)! We are a department in the Division of Students that supports the mental health and well-being of students at York University.
We wanted to take a moment to let you know about the FREE services and supports we offer.
Peer-led Workshops
Our team of peer health educators host 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<about:blank>
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 book online for our walk-in services here. The online booking system opens every morning at 8:45 a.m. EST for same-day booking. Please check back in the system throughout the day. Spots may open as other students cancel. Student preferences regarding counsellor identities (e.g. BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, etc.) will be considered for ongoing counselling/short-term therapy. 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 2022:
· LGBTQ2S+ Support Group
o A bi-weekly support group open to York’s LGBTQ2S+ students, hosted by SCHW counsellors who identify as part of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
· Process Group
o A weekly group led by a SCHW counsellor with a variety of discussion topics that change each session based on student needs. Sessions are held on Mondays and Tuesdays.
· Racialized Students Support Group
o A monthly group hosted by racialized counsellors that provides a safe space for BIPOC students to reflect on their identities and experiences.
· Support Group for Survivors of Sexual Violence
o A weekly support group for survivors of sexual violence co-facilitated with The Centre for Sexual Violence Response, Support & Education.
· Gay Men’s Process Group
o A weekly group committed to discussing issues related to the gay men and/or queer men community.
· Grief & Loss Support Group
o A safe and secure group where participants can process grief and find validation in a space focused on providing hope and support. Entry into this group is offered through referral from SCHW counsellors during individual appointments.
· Monthly Trans and Non-binary Support Group
o A group facilitated by a trans-masculine social worker who specializes in supporting trans and non-binary folx wishing to navigate gender.
To learn more about each group and/or how to connect, please visit:
https://counselling.students.yorku.ca/group-counselling-schw<about:blank>
Suicide Prevention & Awareness Certification
SCHW is continuing to offer licences for ‘LivingWorks Start’ to the York U community. In just one hour online, LivingWorks Start teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. We will be giving out licences every month, so add your name here<about:blank>.
Note: The prompt will ask you to sign-in. Please sign-in with your entire York U Passport York credentials, e.g. [log in to unmask]<about:blank>. *However, if you have an email ending @my.yorku.ca, please replace that with @yorku.ca to access the application. Otherwise, you will receive an error message. This application is open to all students, faculty, and staff members.
keep.meSAFE by guard.me
SCHW continues to partner with York International to offer all York students, located anywhere globally free, 24/7 access to counselling and mental health supports through KeepMeSafe. Topics addressed through supports include managing stress due to financial challenges, dealing with feeling lonely or homesick, facing tensions at home, harbouring suicidal tendencies, adjusting to life in Canada, and more. KeepMeSafe offers online resources and supports as well as a phone line to connect students to a mental health professional in their local region. 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
Stay Connected with Calumet!
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