Workshops

Student Counselling Services offers a variety of free workshops throughout the Fall and Winter Semesters for Mount Royal students.

All workshops require pre-registration.

You can register for any of the workshops in person (U216, Wellness Services), by calling Student Counselling Services (403.440.6362). You may also register online.  Please include your name, student number, telephone number and the name and date of the workshop or workshops.

Personal Workshops

• Drop-In Groups
• Finesse Your Stress
• ABC's of Relaxation
• Inner Journey Group
• Procrastination
• Images and Ideals
• Grief & Mourning
• MBTI for Relationships
• MBTI for Relationships 2
• Uncovering a PATH to your Potential
• ADHD: Got Questions?
• Asperger Group
• Mood and Motivation
• Loving Your Relationship
• Break-Up Bootcamp
• Managing Anxiety & Worry
• What's My Conflict Resolution Style?
• Conquering Stress for MRU Students
• Cruisin' through the Blues
• Returning to Learning
• Building Self-Esteem

Career Workshops

• Career Passion Workshop

Wellness Workshops

• Making the Most of "U"niversity
• Reducing Worry
• Depression 101
• Stress Management
• Healthy Relationships
• Holiday Happiness 

Personal Workshops

Drop-In Groups

Cruisin' Through the Blues

We all have times when we feel depressed. These feelings can range from the blues to deep depression. Come to this session to learn about depression and discuss how you can take action to feel better. We will discuss different strategies each session, so feel free to attend as many as you wish.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. Register now to "Cruisin' Through the Blues".

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Returning to Learning  Drop-In for Mature Students

If you identify yourself as a mature student this workshop is for you! Returning to school after a break takes courage and commitment. It is also a great time to learn strategies to support your academic success. This workshop is an opportunity for you to meet other mtaure students, discuss the challenges you experience, and learn and share techniques that work.
 

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. Register now to "Returning to Learning".

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 Building Self-Esteem

Would you like to be kinder and more compassionate with yourself? Is feeling negatively about your self interfering in your ability to build positive relationships and excel at school? If so, join us at this workshop where we will engage in conversations and participate in activities to help you to build your self-esteem.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403-440-6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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 Finesse Your Stress

Stress is a fact of life. How we deal with it is what makes the difference in whether we thrive, muddle through, or get completely overwhelmed. Join us in this 3 session series to learn the principles of stress management, assess your unique stress reaction, and practice a variety of tools and techniques to discover what works for you to help you master stress. Please plan to attend all 3 sessions.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. Register now to "Finesse Your Stress".

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ABC's of Relaxation

Take a relaxation break in the middle of the week! Learn how to incorporate stress busters into your life - anywhere anytime. Topics covered will include progressive muscle relaxation, the use of imagery and the art of being mindful. You will have the opportunity to try a variety of techniques and discover what works best for you. Come as you are - no equipment or special clothing is necessary.

Date	Time	Location	Facilitator(s)
Tuesdays	12:10 -12:50 p.m.	Wellness Services U216	Janet Arnold
Fee: Free

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. Register now to "ABC's of Relaxation."

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Inner Journey Group

Student Counselling Services would like to provide students with the opportunity for personal sharing and support through weekly group meetings. Journey to your inner self.

For more information please contact Student Counselling Services at 403.440.6362 or drop by room U216, Wellness Services.

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Procrastination

Learn what gets in your way of doing what you need to do, and find ways to counter these barriers.

• Time Management
• Setting Priorities
• Fostering Positive Self-talk
• Perfectionism

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Images and Ideals

How to cope in a Thin-Is-In culture
These sessions will provide the opportunity to raise awareness about the images that are presented in the media and how these images impact how we view our bodies. 

• Body Image
• Unrealistic female body standards
• Media Images
• Weightism

"Watch for dates"

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Grief & Mourning

Join us for a reflective conversation about the experience of grief and loss.
This workshop will provide information regarding:

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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MBTI for Relationships

Want to understand yourself and your partner better in the areas of communication, decision-making, ways of processing information and so much more?  

Then this may be the workshop for you and your partner to attend! 

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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MBTI for Relationships 2

Follow-up workshop to share the challenges and successes of putting into practice what worked, what didn't, and now what?

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Uncovering a PATH to your Potential

Be a part of a group whose members will support each other in uncovering a PATH to their personal potential.  The group will meet on a weekly basis with a focus on each person developing a visual PATH of how they can move beyond confronted barriers to develop the strength and resources to bring their dreams and goals to life.

"Watch for dates"

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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ADHD: Got Questions?

This group is for students who have been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) or are exploring possible diagnosis. Facilitated by counsellors with the focus on sharing information, offering support and exploring strategies for living well and being academically successful. 

There are limited spots available. You may pre-register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Asperger Group

The group is a chance to meet and talk with other students who have Asperger Syndrome.  Topics  could include effective  communication skills, managing anxiety, and  strategies and resources to improve academic success,  The group will be co-facilitated by a counsellor and someone from Accessibility Services.

If you have any questions please stop by the office. You may pre-register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; by e-mail; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Loving Your Relationship

Explore with your partner how to nurture and keep your relationship close and satisfying.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Break-Up Bootcamp

Four Weeks, One Goal:  Getting Your Groove back

This group is oriented towards individuals who are having difficulty moving forward following the end of a relationship. The group will focus on coping with grief & loss, giving and receiving support, and helping one to find a helpful, adaptive perspective.
Come and "lose the lonely".

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. 

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Managing Anxiety & Worry

Gain basic information about uncontrolled worries and anxious feelings and learn about strategies for coping.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Conquering Stress for MRU Students

Student life can be stressful. Are the demands of school and life creating more stress than you want? Consider attending this two hour workshop to learn about proven stress management strategies and how you can use them to manage school and life demands and reduce your stress. 

  Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. 

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Ya Gotta Have Heart!

Join us for 2-hours to explore the meaning of relationships, love and heart felt connections.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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What's My Conflict Resolution Style?

Are you an owl, a turtle, or a shark when it comes to conflict? Come explore the possiblilities of making this work for you.

 Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403-440-6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Mood & Motivation

Explore what motivates you and learn how you can manage your mood to improve productivity and wellbeing.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services.

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Career Workshops

Career Passion Workshop

In this three-hour session, you'll learn about making effective career decisions including choosing a major and finding the right occupation for you. You'll complete a variety of
self-assessment exercises and develop a plan for discovering passion-based career possibilities.

Registration is required. You may register online; by telephone, 403.440.6362; or in person in room U216, Wellness Services. What are you waiting for?
Register now to "Find your Career Passion".

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Wellness Workshops

Wellness Workshop

Starting this fall Wellness Services will be offering workshops on a variety of wellness topics. 
We encourage you to grab a friend and get away from your desk during lunch time. Brown bag it while you learn about  balancing work/school/life and other health topics so you can live well.
 

These workshops are open to all Mount Royal University Faculty, Support Staff and Students.

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We hope your time at MRU is full of personal growth, academic success and much celebration. If we can be of assistance to you in any way, please let us know!