2 hours | All campus community members

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.

Tuesday, January 14 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - register
Tuesday, January 28 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. - register
Thursday, February 13 | 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - register
Tuesday, March 10 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - register
Friday, March 27 | 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. - register

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. 

90 minutes | All campus community members

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.

Sign up for a session today

Tuesday, January 21 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. - register
Wednesday, February 12 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - register
Thursday, March 12 | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - register

To request this workshop for a group, please contact Telaina Sewers at tsewers@mtroyal.ca

1 evening + 1 full day | Students only

Stepping Up is a research-based program that focuses on the prevention of dating violence. The program is designed by students, for students. We recruit students to facilitate the Stepping Up program because we know that students are experts of their own experiences and can have the greatest impact on the MRU community. Student facilitators develop modules on bystander intervention, gender and media, healthy relationships and healthy sexual relationships, and they facilitate these modules for MRU students with the support of staff, faculty, and community partners.

As a participant, you will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of dating, domestic and sexual violence as it pertains to university students.
• Have the opportunity to develop a university-wide project that shares information about dating, domestic and sexual violence.
• Connect with students, faculty and community agencies that are passionate about issues surrounding dating, domestic and sexual violence.
• Get volunteer/practicum hours!
• Get free food and swag!

Stepping Up is not currently looking for participants.  We will be recruiting peer facilitators in the fall of 2019.  Stay tuned for more information.

Many thanks to the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Community and Social Services for continued funding of the Stepping Up project.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Program Coordinator at steppingup@mtroyal.ca

3.5 hours | Students only (for employees, see The Working Mind)

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.

This program was created by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and all participants will receive a certificate of completion.  Sessions are co-facilitated by both a trained MRU student and employee.  Food will be provided for participants.

Sign up for a session today: 

Wednesday, January 15 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - register
Wednesday, February 5 | 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - register
Tuesday, March 3 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - register

90 minutes | Students only

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.

90 minutes | Students only

 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.

90 minutes | Students only

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.

90 minutes | Students only

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.

90 minutes | Students only

Wish you could focus better or quiet your overly busy mind? Have you heard about mindfulness and want more information about how it can work for you? Learn mindfulness practices which can help manage the stress of student life. No prior experience required.

90 minutes | Students only

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.

90 minutes | Students only

Are you, or a person you care about, dealing with the effects of a traumatic experience? Attend this workshop to understand the impact of trauma, and ways of coping and healing.

90 minutes | Students only

90 minutes | Students only

90 minutes | Students only

90 minutes | Students only