These groups and workshops will give you tools to support your well-being and connect you to peers. Don't forget to check out our on-demand video library and meditation audio collection on our Self-Directed Care page. You can be referred to group therapy through a healthcare professional.

SPRING/SUMMER 2022
Art Hive Open Studio @ The Student Wellness Hub
The McGill Art Hive Open Studio is ready to welcome you back! Join us on Tuesday mornings to re-imagine and co-create a place where artistic expression flourishes. Let’s share a space where you can play and explore your imagination, gather, and make spontaneous connections through your involvement. Register to guarantee your spot or drop by the Healthy Living Annex (Brown Student Services Building, 3100). Please register at least 2 hours before the start of the workshop!
Facilitators: Jennifer Mosher & The Hub Peer Supporters
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 31 Tuesday, June 7 Tuesday, June 14 Tuesday, June 21 Tuesday, June 28 Tuesday, July 5 Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, July 26 Tuesday, August 2 Tuesday, August 9 Tuesday, August 16 |
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Active Listening
Interested in improving your communication skills? Join us for this workshop to develop an understanding of what active listening consists of and how it can be practiced. This workshop will focus on defining what active listening is and isn't, explaining why active listening is both important and useful, and practicing active listening.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Marie-Eve Couture
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 26 Wednesday, June 15 Tuesday, July 19 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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CBT for Anxiety & Depression Workshop
This 90 minute workshop consisting of two sessions will introduce students to a variety of cognitive-behavioral therapy techniques to help manage anxiety and mood, including strategies for relaxation, managing stress, and achieving more balanced thinking. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Susan Oliver, Marilyn Payne, Joanne Cyr & Rowena Pillay
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, May 4 & 11 Thursday, June 16 & 23 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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Distress Tolerance
Distress tolerance is a core skill that is useful in times of crisis. This 2-session workshop will teach you concrete skills such as radical acceptance, improving the moment, and self-soothing to better cope in challenging / stressful situations.
Note: This workshop consists of 2 sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop in order to receive your invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Shrabani Debroy & Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 24 & 31 Thursday, July 14 & 21 |
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Emotion Regulation
The goal of an emotion regulation workshop is to help participants develop and improve emotion regulation. By engaging in this two- session workshop, participants may: develop emotional awareness, develop understanding of negative emotions, learn to accept negative emotions, learn new strategies to lessen the intensity and duration of emotional responses, and learn to increase positive emotions and engage in activities that bring joy and satisfaction.
Note: This workshop consists of 2 sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Branko Kajzer & Monique Van Gaal
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 3 & 10 Wednesday, August 3 & 10 |
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Getting Sound Sleep
This workshop is intended for students who have difficulty falling or staying asleep at night due to anxiety or low mood, and who face difficulty during the day as a result of poor sleep. Topics covered will include a guided discussion on the structure and function of sleep, sleep regulation, insomnia and its causes, and strategies to improve sleep quality.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Julia Horowitz & Amanda Winslade-Defranco
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, June 8 & 15 Tuesday, August 2 & 9 |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
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Managing Stress in Uncertain Times
Do you have difficulty coping in these uncertain times? Feel you lack a sense of personal control in your life? Do you struggle? In this workshop you will learn coping skills and mindfulness to help you manage anxiety and stress.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Cyndi Owen & Virginie Yeba
Schedule & Registration
Thursday, May 19 Tuesday, June 7 Wednesday, July 20 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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Master's Support Group
Do you find it challenging to balance your academics with other aspects of your life? Do you sometimes feel isolated from others in your program? Do you at times struggle to retain your focus and motivation? Join the master’s support group for ideas, encouragement, and a sense of connectedness.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the group to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson, Samara Yesovitch & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 3 Tuesday, May 17 Tuesday, May 31 Tuesday, June 14 Tuesday, June 28 Tuesday, July 26 Tuesday, August 9 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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PhD Support Group
Do you find it challenging to balance life and academics? Do you feel disconnected from others in your program? Do you sometimes struggle to retain your focus and direction? Join our group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness. Students may attend one or all sessions.
Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the invitation for the online meeting.
Facilitators: Devon Simpson, Shannon Walsh & Jos Porter
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 10 Tuesday, May 24 Tuesday, June 7 Tuesday, June 21 Tuesday, July 5 Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, August 2 Tuesday, August 16 |
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
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The Science of Happiness
Do you want to learn ways to become a happier person? Come learn about the science of happiness and discover how you can cultivate a positive mindset by taking in the good.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Monique Van Gaal & Shrabani Debroy
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 17 Thursday, June 9 Wednesday, July 13 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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Skills for Assertiveness
Do you find yourself saying yes to requests that you should really say no to? Do you have difficulty accepting constructive criticism? Do you have problems asking for what you want? Come and learn how to be assertive!
Note that this is a 2 session workshop. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitator: Dr. Calli Armstrong
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 10 & 17 Tuesday, July 19 & 26 |
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
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Skills for Coping with Perfectionism
Do you constantly criticize yourself? Do you feel your efforts are never good enough? Do you set unrealistic standards? Join this group to discuss the role perfectionism plays in your life and develop tools for overcoming it.
Note: This workshop consists of two sessions. Please plan on attending both dates.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop to receive your invitation to the online meeting
Facilitator: Maga-Li Monteilhet-Labossiere
Schedule & Registration
Wednesday, May 18 & 25 Monday, August 1 & 8 |
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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Skills for Managing Test Anxiety
Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of tests? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage test anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of test anxiety, applying techniques to manage test anxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after tests to reduce anxiety.
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Jenn Mosher & Myrlie Marcelin
Schedule & Registration
Tuesday, May 31 Tuesday, June 21 Wednesday, July 20 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
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Skills for Strategic Procrastination
Having difficulty getting started? Do you find yourself putting off tasks? Join this workshop to (1) develop an awareness of what is procrastination and how you procrastinate, (2) identify how procrastination works, and (3) discuss how to change "procrastination to "doing."
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Jos Porter & Margot Nossal
Schedule & Registration
Monday, May 30 Wednesday, June 15 Monday, July 11 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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Turning Failure into Success
Interested in learning how to turn failure into success? This workshop will focus on defining failure, describing resilience, grit, and its connection to emotional well-being, and identifying practical steps to build resilience, cope with failure, and create change!
Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.
Facilitators: Connie Lee & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers
Schedule & Registration
Monday, May 2 Wednesday, May 18 Tuesday, June 14 Tuesday, July 19 |
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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