Counselling

Confidential individual counselling for Career, Personal, or Learning concerns is available (free) to registered UVic students.

Faculty and staff may see a counsellor for assistance in seeking a referral to the Employee Family Assistance Program

Monday-Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

Room B270, University Centre

By appointment or emergency drop-in call 250-721-8341

If your concern is urgent, please let our receptionist know.

Urgent Counselling

Each day several 30-min sessions intended to provide brief counselling for urgent concerns are available. Call early to reserve a spot. Available (free) to registered UVic students.

Monday-Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

Room B270, University Centre

Check-in Sessions

During busy periods, check-in sessions are available.  These are 15-20 minute sessions, where a counsellor will do a brief check-in and refer you to another counselling appointment or another service.

Monday-Friday

8:30am - 4:30pm

Times and days vary for check-in sessions.

Times and days vary.

Call 250-721-8341 for days and times these sessions are offered.

Learning Consultant - Study Solutions

One-to-one help using student-proven strategies for academic success.

Learning consultant offers drop-in help with studying, learning and other academic issues.

Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays

1:00pm - 3:00pm

and

Thurdays

9:00am - 10:45am

Academic Help area of Learning Commons

Room 135f

McPherson Library

Drop in.

Questions?

Contact Tricia Best 250-721-8341

Peer Helping

Peer Helpers are students with training in listening, counselling and learning skills. Please feel free to drop by and talk privately with one of us about whatever is on your mind.

September through April

SUB Peer Helping Office: M-F 10:30am - 3:30pm

Library Peer Helping Office: M-F 10:30am - 3:30pm

Peer Helping SUB B005

Academic Help area of Learning Commons

McPherson Library

Questions?
Contact June Saracuse
250-721-8341

Peer Helping

Peer Help - Study Solutions

One-to-one help using student-proven strategies for academic success.

Trained Peer Helpers offer drop-in help with studying and learning issues.

September through April

Hours: 10:30am - 3:30pm

Academic Help area of Learning Commons

McPherson Library

Drop in.

Questions? Contact June Saracuse
250-721-8341

Testing

TOEFL-iBT, GRE, MCAT and Praxis Computer-based Tests

DAT, GRE-S, LSAT, PCAT, SAT I/II, and SSAT Paper-based Tests

Locations vary depending on the test.

Anxiety

ACT for Anxiety

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

(7 sessions)

Thursdays

February 23 - April 5

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Anxiety

Managing Panic Attacks and Anxiety

(4 sessions)

An open group for UVic students

Winter Term

1. - Learning About Anxiety and Panic Attacks

2. - Practicing Grounding and Calming Strategies

3. - Understanding the Role of Realistic Thinking

4. - Setting Up Exposure Schedule: Planning Roads Ahead

Facilitator is Ai-Lan Chia

Choose any or all sessions.

Tuesdays

February 21 - March 13

10:30am - 11:50 am

or

Tuesdays

March 13 - April 3

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Body Image and Relationship with Food

Body Image and Relationship with Food

(7 sessions)

Check back here for future dates

Room B270, University Centre

Call 250-721-8341 to arrange a short interview with Dr. Ai-Lan Chia at Counselling Services prior to enrolling in this group.

Career Exploration Group

Career Exploration Group

(7 sessions)

Great workshop for any UVic student who is uncertain about their academic and/or career direction.

Tuesdays

February 21 - April 3

2:30pn - 4:20pm

Room B270, University Centre

Career Exploration Group

Graduate Career Exploration Group

(7 sessions)

For Graduate Students

Tuesdays

January 24 - March 13

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Campus Services Building

Career Services Group Room

Depression

CBT Depression Management

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Depression Management

(7 sessions )

Mondays

February 20 - April 2

10:00am - 11:20am

Grief

Exploring the Nature of Grief and Loss

(10 sessions)

Open throughout this term - you may join at any time

Thursdays

Feb 2 - Apr 12

11:30am - 12:50pm

Call 250-721-8341 for more information.

Learning

Learning Skills Course

Learning Skills Course

This 4-week non-credit course teaches proven studying and learning strategies that can be applied to your regular courses.

Materials Fee: $50 (cash or cheque).

Download a sample course syllabus for reference.

Will be offered again in September 2012

Counselling Services

Room B270, University Centre

Questions?

Download a sample course syllabus.

Call us if you have questions 250-721-8341.

Learning

University Learning Skills Course

This two-week intensive course, involving skill development and practice, is for university- or college-bound students who want to make the most of their courses by improving their skills in all areas of learning.

Classes are 3 hours per day for 10 days.

The course is held during the last two weeks of August.

Course Flyer (2011 version)

Questions?

Call Continuing Studies, if you have questions 250-472-4747.

Learning

The 'New' Thesis Completion Group

(weekly throughout term)

Wednesdays

Starting January 11

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Email jsheppa1@uvic.ca to register or for more information.

Please contact Janet Sheppard if you are interested in attending this group.

Personal Growth

Creating Self Workshop

(2 sessions)

Wednesdays

March 7 & 14

10:45am - Noon

Personal Growth

From Counting Sheep to Healthy Sleep

A Workshop for Sleep Deprived Students

Frustrated by restless nights?  Dozing off in class?  Sleep deprivation can take a toll on your grades, relationships,and overall mental health.

Learn how to eliminate barriers to sleep with a few simple, effective techniques.  These 3-session interactive workshops will teach you how to create a better sleep environment, make the most of your naps, and improve your health with natural, restful sleep.

Tuesdays

February 21, 28 & March 6

10:30am - Noon

Personal Growth

Hakomi Therapy Group      FULL

(11 sessions)

A workshop for mindfulness & self discovery

Learn to be more present to yourself and others, using mindfulness exercises and the Hakomi method of assisted self discovery.  In this group, you will rediscover your natural tendency towards compassion, and practice strategies to enrich personal well being and relationships.

Wednesdays

January 18 - April 4

10:30am - 11:50am

Sign up at Counselling Services
(20 min interview required) with Susan Dempsey or Janet Sheppard

Call Counselling Services at 250-721-8341 for more information.

Personal Growth

Relaxation Group   NEW

(once a week session)

Progressive muscle relaxation techniques to aid managing stress.  All UVic students are welcome to attend any or all sessions.

Wednesdays

January 18 - April 4

1:30pm - 2:20pm

Call Counselling Services at 250-721-8341 for more information.

Personal Growth

Awareness Tools for Mood & Stress

(4 sessions)

An open group for UVic students

This group will help your awareness of  how thinking patterns impact your mood.  Drawing from CBT techniques and mindfulness-based practice, you will refine your ability to recognize thinking patterns that intensify difficult emotions (such as depression, anxiety & stress) and integrate new strategies to develop more self-talk.

The group focuses on engaging our mind to bring balance back into our body, heart and spirit.  Putting new awareness and skills into practice will be emphasized.

Choose any or all sessions.

Wednesdays

February 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29

10:30am - Noon

or

Mondays

March 5, 12, 19 & 26

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Personal Growth

Self Activation for Mood & Stress

(4 sessions)

An open group for UVic students

Mood and motivation dropping?  Feeling disconnected from valued goals and activities?  This group helps you apply CBT strategies to focus your power of intention and take more active steps toward self-care and personal effectiveness.

Choose any or all sessions.

Thursdays

February 2, 9, 16 & 23

1:00pm - 2:20pm

or

Wednesdays

March 7, 14, 21 & 28

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Relationships

Healthy Relationships

A Support Group

(8 sessions)

Tuesdays

January 31 - March 27

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Relationships

Gaining Social Confidence

An open group held throughout the term.

UVic students are welcome.

Mondays

January 23 - April 2

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Substance Use

Over the Influence
(ongoing group)

This group offers information, values exploration, self-care skills and supportive discussion based on a harm reduction model.

This group will be offered when sufficient registration occurs.

Room B270, University Centre

Sign up at Counselling Services
(20 min interview required)

Questions:
Dave O'Brien
250-721-8341

Yoga to Manage Your Mood

Yoga to Manage Your Mood

A holistic (mind-body-spirit) approach to managing your mood.

An open group held throughout the term.

Fridays

January 27 -

March 30

2:30pm - 4:00pm

Ian Stewart Complex - Dance Studio

Special Events

The Writing Centre

The Writing Centre offers tutoring and a variety of writing workshops.

Workshop Schedule

Learning Commons

Questions:

The Writing Centre (TWC)

250-853-3675

Special Events

The Success Series for First-Year Students

Special Events

Peer Helping Coffee House

September through April

Thursdays

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Clearihue Building

Room D132

Special Events

Mornin' Munch

September through April

University Centre

Room B202

Special Events

Peer Helping Recruitment

Applications for potential Peer Helpers are available at:

*www.peerhelping.uvic.ca

* PH offices in the SUB & Learning Commons

*Counselling Services

Special Events

Library Workshops

The Library offers many helpful tutorials and workshops.

View and sign up here

Questions:

Library Reference Desk