Groups & Programs

Groups and programs are facilitated by professionals and include support, psychoeducation, and skill-building. All groups and programs listed below are free. 

 

In-person group counselling 

St. Thomas University Groups & Programs

Creativity for Mental Health promotes mental health through psychoeducation and creative activities. Coffee and tea provided. 

Who? Any STU student; capacity of 15 participants 

When? 

  • Painting Emotions - Wednesday March 15 from 2-3:00 PM Build your emotional awareness through canvas painting 
  • Self-Care Paint & Plant - Wednesday April 12 from 2-3:30 PM - Learn about self-care while painting a plant pot and potting a plant 

Where? Wabanaki Student Centre - Sir James Dunn Hall Room 209 

Facilitator? Brittany Sprague, MSW, RSW, Mental Health Coordinator  

Questions? Email mentalhealth@stu.ca  

To register, email mentalhealth@stu.ca and specify which session you would like to attend (e.g., Painting Emotions).

 

Guided Mindfulness Activity provides students with a space to learn and practice mindfulness skills. Coffee and tea provided. 

Who? Any STU student  

When? Tuesdays, January 10 – April 18 from 10-10:30 AM (Except March 7th) 

Where? Sir James Dunn Hall Room 205 

Facilitator? Brittany Sprague, MSW, RSW, Mental Health Coordinator  

Questions? Email mentalhealth@stu.ca  

  • Guided Mindfulness Activity is a walk-in program that does not require pre-registration. You can attend as often or as little as you wish.  

Recovery Group provides a confidential space for students struggling with substance use or gambling behaviour to increase self-awareness, learn new skills for growth and change, and form connections. Coffee, tea, and baked goods provided. 

Who? Any STU student struggling with substance use or gambling behaviour 

When? Mondays, January 9 – April 17 from 3-4:00 PM (Cancelled February 20, March 6, and April 10) 

Where? Sir James Dunn Hall Room 205 

Facilitator? Brittany Sprague, MSW, RSW, Mental Health Coordinator  

Questions? Email mentalhealth@stu.ca  

  • Recovery Group is a walk-in group that does not require pre-registration. You can attend as often or as little as you wish.  

Support Group for Residence Advisors and Residence Coordinators provides a confidential space for Residence Advisors and Coordinators to share common experiences and concerns, offer encouragement and comfort, and learn new skills to support their roles. Coffee, tea, and baked goods provided. 

Who? All STU Residence Advisors and Residence Coordinators  

When? Monday, January 9 – April 17 from 9:30-10:30 AM (Cancelled February 20, March 6, and April 10) 

Where? Sir James Dunn Hall Room 205 

Facilitator? Brittany Sprague, MSW, RSW, Mental Health Coordinator  

Questions? Email mentalhealth@stu.ca  

  • Support Group for Residence Advisors and Coordinators is a walk-in group that does not require pre-registration. Residence Advisors and Coordinators can attend as often or as little as they wish.  

University of New Brunswick Counselling Services Groups & Programs 

Turning Anxiety Around is an open group which aims to help anyone with any form of anxiety related challenges by changing how we think about and respond to anxiety. You will learn to confront uncomfortable experiences with confidence and build new ways of responding to anxiety. It is a proven treatment program with solid evidence demonstrating that it can help a broad range of people. 

Who? All STU students 

When? Wednesdays and Fridays, January 25 – March 24 from 2:30-3:30 PM

Where? Group Room, 2nd floor, CC Jones Student Services Centre, UNB 

Facilitator? Matt MacLean, Mental Health Strategist, UNB Counselling Services  

Questions? Email counsel@unb.ca  

To register, email counsel@unb.ca with your name, student number, and phone number.