Mount Royal University continues restoration work following a cyber incident affecting university systems and services. Some links on mtroyal.ca and mymru.ca may not work. Visit our updates page for the latest information.

Peer Groups

  • ${_EscapeTool.xml($altText)}

Want to talk to other students who share your experience?

Join one of our peer groups!

 

Are you tired of trying to pass as neurotypical?


Join our Tism Peer Group for MRU Students!

  

  • This peer group is for students diagnosed with autism or on the spectrum  
  • Connect with other students who share your experience
  • Learn about topics related to ASD from peers and experts

This Tism Peer Group is for MRU students. The group brings together students who are tired of trying to pass as neurotypical and want a place to be themselves with others and who share their experience. Come to as many, or as few sessions and you want!

Click this link to register.

What can you expect? The Tism Peer Group sessions are a comfortable, welcoming environment for students who want to connect with others who share their experience, and learn from each other and experts. 

Sessions are facilitated by a Counsellor from Wellness and an Academic Strategist from Access and Inclusion Services. In person sessions will run every second Wednesday or Thursday, with alternating times. Our hope is that you can find at least one time that works for you!

In Person - Peer Discussion (Location - U216J):

  • Wednesday, September 23, 12:00-1:00pm
  • Thursday, October 8, 1:00-2:00pm 
  • Wednesday, October 21, 12:00-1:00pm
  • Thursday, November 5, 1:00-2:00pm 
  • Wednesday, November 18, 12:00-1:00pm
  • Thursday, December 3, 1:00-2:00pm

 

Do you have ADHD?
Join our ADHD Peer Group!
  • Connect with other students who share your experience
  • Learn about topics related to ADHD from peers and experts

This group brings together students who are managing the impacts of ADHD in university. Come to as many, or as few sessions and you want!

Students must be registered with Access and Inclusion Services to attend.

Click this link to register.

What can you expect? ADHD Peer Group sessions are a comfortable, welcoming environment for students to connect with others who share their experience, and learn from each other and experts. 

Sessions are facilitated by an Academic Strategist from Access and Inclusion Services. 

In-person Peer Discussions (Location - W321):

  • September 24: Rejection Sensitivity & Emotional Regulation
  • October 22: Boundaries, Burnout & People Pleasing
  • November 19: Motivation, Task Paralysis & Executive Functioning
  • December 3: Planning for Finals Without Burning Out