ASIST is an interactive and practice-based course that teaches participants how to provide suicide first aid interventions. Through completion of the training, participants will be able to:

• understand how personal and societal beliefs and values impact views on suicide
• provide tailored guidance and suicide first aid
• identify an effective safety plan and know how to implement it
• recognize important components of suicide prevention

Stay tuned for more information about how you can register for ASIST this Fall semester!

For more information regarding ASIST please contact Telaina Sewers at tsewers@mtroyal.ca

Be informed about the current state of opioid use in Canada and the harm reduction responses being employed. You'll learn how to recognize and respond to an overdose, including how to provide naloxone by practicing injections in a safe and non-judgemental setting.

Stay tuned for more information about how you can be trained this Fall semester! 

For more information about Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training please contact Telaina Sewers at tsewers@mtroyal.ca

This training is being provided through a partnership with Wellness Services and the School of Nursing and Midwifery. We would also like to acknowledge the support of Safeworks in creating the materials for this workshop.

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) is a certified suicide prevention program. It supports people in learning to recognize signs of distress and builds awareness of suicide. We want to create a strong campus where people are educated and aware of how to support others.

This program includes a certificate of completion and can be used toward Social Work practicum hours.

QPR Online Gatekeeper Training
Request access here

For more information regarding QPR, or if you have difficulties accessing the training, please contact Telaina Sewers at tsewers@mtroyal.ca

The Stepping Up Workshop is a relationship violence prevention program open to all students at Mount Royal University. Bringing together students of all backgrounds, ages and genders, Stepping Up aims to break down barriers to healthy relationships. Interactive activities help participants identify the differences between healthy, unhealthy and abusive behaviours, and where to turn if they or someone they know needs help.

The Stepping Up Workshop consists of two key components: 

1. Peer-facilitated workshop sessions
2. Participant community projects following the workshop sessions

Find out more on our website or email Michelle Chimenti at mchimenti@mtroyal.ca.

Many thanks to the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Human Services for continued funding of the Stepping Up program.

The Inquiring Mind workshop increases awareness of mental health, reduces the stigma of mental illnesses, and provides resources to maintain positive mental health and increase resiliency.

The Mental Health Commission of Canada created this program and all participants will receive a certificate of completion. Participants will be required to attend both days in order to receive a certificate. 

Monday, October 5 & Wednesday, October 7
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Monday, October 26 & Monday, November 2
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

Monday, November 16 & Monday, November 23 
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For more information regarding The Inquiring Mind please contact Telaina Sewers at tsewers@mtroyal.ca

Unsure about your future career path? Worried about the major you chose? Explore your passions and all the options open to you for getting on the right career track. October 2, October 30 and November 27, 2020

Falling asleep in class? Trouble getting a good night's sleep? Learn about the biology of sleep, as well as tips and strategies for getting to sleep and staying asleep. October 6, 2020

Do you find yourself putting off until tomorrow what you need to do today? Falling behind because of procrastination? Learn what gets in the way of doing what you need to do. Learn strategies related to time management, setting priorities and perfectionism to change procrastination into productivity. October 8 and November 4, 2020

Is your anxiety about exams negatively impacting your performance? Learn best strategies for managing your nerves and leveraging that tension to improve outcomes. October 13, 2020

Learning about and understanding career development and making effective career decisions can support a lifetime of mental wellness. October 23, 2020

 "You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf." – Jon Kabat-Zinn Learn practical steps to increase your resiliency and intentional activities that will help you flourish in your personal and academic lives. October 28, 2020

Do you feel like worries are controlling your life? Is anxiety a problem for you? This workshop will help you understand what anxiety is and give you tools and strategies for coping. November 10, 2020

Sexual violence is a pervasive problem within society that has far-reaching impacts for many. Often when someone experiences sexual assault, the first person that they will disclose to is a person who they know and trust.   

This workshop is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary to understand sexual violence and effectively respond when someone discloses sexual harassment or sexual assault.

Good sex and healthy relationships require renegotiations and collaborative considerations of everyone’s needs and boundaries to ensure that what is happening feels good. A culture of consent promotes healthy relationships and sex that is safe and affirming.

Participants of this workshop will come out with a deeper understanding of affirmative consent and tools to talk about healthy relationships and sex with their partners and friends. Whether a relationship is long-term or a hook-up, understanding affirmative consent cultivates a community of care and respect. 

What do you do when you see situations of sexual violence? 

Someone is being harassed, catcalled, or sexually assaulted. You hear others speaking in ways that promote rape culture. Do you step-in? Do you know what to do or say? 

This bystander intervention training focusses on building the skills and confidence to recognize sexual violence and intervene when it is happening. Through this workshop, participants will explore some skills to be able to safely intervene in situations of sexual violence and contribute to a culture shift that promotes a community that values care, fun and respect.    

This 4-week program is for those who want to deepen their capacity to connect with themselves and others. Within an online format, through facilitated group discussions and reflective exercises, we will explore what intimate relationships and connections mean for you. 

Whether you are navigating dating, in a long term relationship, or have had a relationship end- all are welcome. This program has been developed to help support you in identifying your needs and values to support who you are in your intimate relationships and connections.   

Cozy-up with some tea and your computer each week and spend this time on you as you identify the type of relationships you want in your life.

This will be a closed group. Participants are asked to attend each session. Those who attend all four sessions will receive a certificate of completion.