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

This workshop is not recommended for people who have had a recent suicide loss.

Thank you for your interest in ASIST. The October session has completed, but keep an eye out for future sessions next semester.

For more information about ASIST at MRU please contact Alex Chiem at achiem@mtroyal.ca

Harm Reduction & Naloxone Training is a two-hour training where participants learn about harm reduction practices, the current state of the opioid crisis in Alberta, and how to respond to an opioid overdose. This includes how to administer naloxone, the medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. A certificate of completion is available for those that are interested.

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 - Full 
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 - Register Here
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021 - Register Here
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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 Calgary in helping to create the materials for this workshop.

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

Students from the International Student Support Centre (ISSC) will be hosting the International Kitchen again this semester. Join student volunteers online for this always popular event, as they host an evening of cooking! You can simply login and join in the fun evening, or follow along with a recipe and join the cooking from your home!

Sri Lankan Chicken Curry- Register here for online link and recipe
Friday, Oct. 1. 2021
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

For more information about the International Kitchen contact Kristen Chappell at kchappell@mtroyal.ca

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

safeTALK is a 3.5hour suicide alertness workshop that alerts one to warning signs that are indicating risk of suicide. At a safeTALK workshop, you’ll learn the importance of recognizing signs, communicating with the person at risk, and connecting them to intervention resources for further support.

Thank you for your interest in safeTALK. The October session has completed, but keep an eye out for future sessions next semester..

For more information regarding safeTALK please contact Alex Chiem at achiem@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 Katie Wotherspoon at kwotherspoon@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. 

Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 & Friday, Nov. 26, 2021 - Register Here
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m

For more information regarding The Inquiring Mind please contact Alex Chiem at achiem@mtroyal.ca

For many of us, school requires us to cross huge cultural distances, like moving between multiple worlds.  Getting a degree helps us answer the question, “What do I do.”  But for many of us who live in the multiple worlds of family, culture and generations, a larger challenge lies in answering the question, “Who am I?”  Join us in sharing your experiences moving between these worlds.

Discussing topics such as identity; navigating different responsibilities, stressors, cultural beliefs and generational factors; belongingness; social discourses; mental health.

Webinar dates TBA

“Vulnerability is the core, the heart, the center, of meaningful human experiences.” Brene Brown. Interested in conversations about what it means to "Dare Greatly"? Please join counsellors Mirjam and Sonya for four online conversations that will help you to tap into your courage to live authentically. We will explore how to move from worry, perfectionism, numbing, and self-criticism, to gratitude, acceptance, true comfort and valuing self and others. Those who can commit to the four sessions will receive a copy of the book "Daring Greatly." Presented by Mirjam Knapik and Sonya Flessati. Please register online and indicate on the form your interest in being contacted about future sessions.

Webinar dates: Every Wednesday from October 6 to October 27

Are you, or a person you care about, grieving? Attend this workshop to better understand grief and how to support healing from a loss. Presented by Mirjam Knapik and Kathy Offet-Gartner.

Webinar date TBA

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. Presented by Michael Huston.

Webinar dates: October 1, October 28 and December 2, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

"Loneliness is the poverty of self; solitude is the richness of self" May Sarton. Loneliness is an emotion experienced by many. As a student, you may have found yourself in a sea of people, but struggle to feel connected. Join Sonya in this webinar where we will explore this very human experience and talk about actions that can help you connect positively with others and yourself. Presented by Sonya Flessati.

Webinar date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.

Do you feel stressed? Overwhelmed? Burnt-out? In this workshop you will learn how to make stress work for you, and strategies to deal with the demands of being a student. Presented by Michael Huston/Jennifer McCormick.

Webinar dates: September 29, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. and October 27, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

In romantic relationships do you find it difficult to understand your partner's needs? or commuicate your own? Join us in discussing love languages to understand how we express and receive love. Presented by Sonya Flessati and Janet Miller.

Webinar date: December 8, 2021 at noon

Do your moods have too much say in what you end up doing? Learn how to respond to moods and gain strategies for improving motivation and performance. Presented by Mirjam Knapik.

Webinar date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

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. Presented by Mirjam Knapik.

Webinar date: Monday, October 4, 2021 at 3 p.m.

Discover your conflict resolution style and explore ways to make your style work for you. Presented by Kathy Offet-Gartner.

Webinar date: October 8, 2021 at noon

Learning about and understanding career development and making effective career decisions can support a lifetime of mental wellness. Presented by Michael Huston.

Webinar date: October 6, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.

Learn what gets in the way of doing what you need to do. Improve productivity with time management, setting priorities and managing perfectionism. Presented by Jennifer McCormick.

Webinar date: November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.

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. Presented by Sonya Flessati.

Webinar date: October 19, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

 "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. Presented by Sonya Flessati.

Webinar date:November 3, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Is your anxiety about exams negatively impacting your performance? Learn best strategies for managing your nerves and leveraging that tension to improve outcomes. Presented by (TBA).

Webinar date: November 24, 2021 at 3:00 p.m.

Graduation is a time of significant change, adjustment and even loss. Join us for a supportive discussion about how to manage those strains to create a path through this major transition. Presented by Janet Miller.

Webinar date: November 17, 2021 at noon.

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.

Open to students, staff and faculty.

October 20, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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. 

Open to students, staff and faculty.

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.    

Open to students, staff and faculty.

This 5-week program is for those who want to deepen their capacity to connect with themselves and others. Through in-person 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.

Open to students.

September 9, 16, 23, 30 and October 7 at 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

The Kind Men Campaign is an ongoing roundtable discussion offered in person, every month to students attending Mount Royal University. 
 
The purpose of this group is for men and male identified folks to come together to have conversations around healthy masculinity, and the importance of respectful attitudes towards all gender identities. Participants will engage with one another to discuss issues of manhood, male socialization, and role they can have to prevent sexual violence against women.

This group will be facilitated by Bob Lambert (he/him), Manager, Residence Life, along with MRU students Matt Mickelson and Michael Kozhukhar. 

The first discussion will take place September 29, 2021 at 6:00pm.

Register here