Workshops

 Winter 2025

Downtown Campus Programming  |  Macdonald Campus Programming

Downtown Campus Programming

Animal Therapy

Meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs, trained to provide you with comfort and stress relief.  A Hub Peer Supporter will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the Student Wellness Hub and its services and to provide peer support and health navigation.

Location: Meet us in the Healthy Living Annex, 3600 McTavish, Suite 3100. Please register 24 hours before the start of the event.

Dates: Mondays & Thursdays between 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Art Hive Open Studio

The McGill Art Hive is a space devoted to making art and community. We offer creative experiences to foster a sense of togetherness along with individual well-being. Participation requires no art background or experience. Various art supplies are at your disposal to be creative.

The Art Hive affords members of the McGill community the opportunity to step out of their daily challenges, spend time in a very different place, and return to their work feeling more relaxed and focused. We at the Art Hive believe it is important to be mindful of the need to disconnect from stress and to reconnect with others. 

Location: Healthy Living Annex, 3600 McTavish, Suite 3100. Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.

Dates: Wednesdays & Fridays, from 10:30AM - 1:00PM

Facilitators: Kiki Yelle & the Hub Peer Supporters

Skills for Managing Exam Anxiety

Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of exams? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage exam anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of exam anxiety, applying techniques to manage exam anxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after exams to reduce anxiety.  Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.

Facilitators: Heleen Loohuis & Melissa Cobbler

Food for Thought!

Meal planning during exam season can be tricky! Are you looking for tips on how to plan nutritious meals as you study for your finals? Come chat with McGill dietetics students and the Hub Peer Supporters about making smarter food choices during this busy time. This event will give you the opportunity to reflect on what nourishment looks like for a busy student and ask questions! Due to limited space, please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

Facilitators: Hub Peer Supporters

The Crocheting Circle

Winter is upon us! If you are seeking a cozy and warm opportunity to relax around a craft with a cup of tea, you are welcome to join us for our crocheting circle. This group aims to be an open space for queer, questioning, allies, and their friends who would like to create together while paying attention to the present moment through acceptance and self-regulation, which we don’t often pay attention to during stressful days.

Folks of all levels of crochet experience are welcome and may bring their own crafting materials and yarns if they wish. We will also be providing needles, crochet hooks and vegan yarn. If you do not have any crochet experience but are curious about the craft, we can teach you. Together, let’s crochet and knit in a world that feels safer and in which our voices are important.

We are hoping this circle can be one to share knowledge, develop new skills and nurture creativity while allowing you to take a conscious mental health break!  Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.

Facilitator: Gabrielle Petrucci

Writing for Connection with the Writers Collective of Canada

Tap into your story and explore your voice in an environment of dignity, courage, and respect. No experience is required! Every workshop is unique. Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

How to Identify, Manage, and Prevent Caregiver Burnout

Join us in this engaging webinar with Brittanie La Forge, BSW, RSW, a licensed social worker, on managing caregiver burnout and prioritizing self-care. Gain practical tools on how to identify burnout, its impact on functioning, and coping strategies to nurture your mental and emotional health, and regain energy in a sustainable way.  Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.

About the Facilitator: Brittanie La Forge is a dedicated social worker at the Circle of Wellness Montreal, offering a comprehensive range of support services tailored to the needs of individuals and communities. Her expertise spans counseling, crisis intervention, and resource navigation, and she has worked in various settings such as schools, community health agencies, and with First Nations communities. Brittanie’s approach is rooted in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a deep understanding of community dynamics. She tailors her interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual, drawing from evidence-based modalities.

Let's Get Started for Undergraduate Students

One of the best ways to build motivation is by getting started. Start your week strong by joining a 30-minute "plan your week" session on Monday mornings. It is an opportunity to set your intentions, boost motivation, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with other Arts and Science students. Co-facilitated by your Local Wellness Advisors in Arts and Science, Bianca and Fanny. Register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.

Facilitators: Bianca Brunetti & Fanny Gutierrez-Meyers

Breakfast Boost

Come get creative and connect with peers and The Student Wellness Hub while prepping a hearty breakfast. Roll up your sleeves, prep the ingredients and learn or share your knowledge of assembling a breakfast that will help kick-start your day! Bring your container, we'll also have extra if needed. Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

Facilitators: Margot Nossal, Marie-Eve Couture & Student Wellness Hub Dieticians

Skills for Managing Test Anxiety for Students in the Faculty of Law

Interested in learning how to cope more effectively with the stress and anxiety of tests? Join this workshop to acquire the skills to better manage test anxiety and feel comfortable utilizing these skills when needed. This workshop will focus on recognizing signs of test anxiety, applying techniques to manage test anxiety, and identifying steps you can take before, during, and after tests to reduce anxiety. Please register 24 hours prior to the start time of the workshop to receive the invitation to the online meeting.

Facilitator: Gabrielle Petrucci

Healing Together: Empowering Jewish Students and Navigating Trauma

Now over a year since the tragic events of October 7th, this 3-part workshop series is being offered for the second time to provide Jewish students with a safe, supportive environment to explore and process the ongoing impact of intergenerational trauma. The workshops focus on the rising tide of antisemitism and the current Jewish experience. Each session will incorporate psychoeducation, group discussion, and exercises designed to promote self-awareness, connection, and empowerment. While each workshop is independent, they also build upon one another to deepen understanding of the connections between trauma, the nervous system, and empowerment. You are welcome to register for one or all sessions. Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of the support group.

Facilitators:  Mira Rozenberg & Julia Horowitz

Gentle Yoga for Stress Relief

All levels welcome. Yoga mats provided. Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.

Facilitator: Jodi Proctor

Mastering your Masters Studies Discussion Group

PhD Support Group

Do you find it challenging to balance life and academics? Do you feel disconnected from others in your program? Do you sometimes struggle to retain your focus and direction? Join our group for ideas, encouragement, motivation and a sense of connectedness. Students may attend one or all sessions. Register 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the invitation for the online meeting.

Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Shannon Walsh

Student Caregiver Support Group

Are you a student as well as a parent? Do you find it challenging to balance family and academic obligations? Do you feel disconnected from your peers? Join our group and connect with other student-parents to receive support, ideas, and encouragement. Registrants may attend any or all sessions. Please register at least 24 hours prior to the start of a session in order to receive the access link.

Facilitators: Devon Simpson & Bianca Brunetti

VR Experience

VR stands for Virtual Reality and is a new tool used in the mental health sphere to help relieve stress and calm nerves. VR lets you step out of your current reality and into other environments like forests or underwater explorations. You can even try sculpting or meditation, right in the HLA! Book your session today!  Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

Walks on Mount Royal

Macdonald Campus Programming

Animal Therapy at Mac Campus

Come meet our wonderful Handlers and Dogs who are trained in providing you with comfort and stress relief. A Hub Peer Supporter will also be present to answer any questions you may have about the Student Wellness Hub and its services and to provide peer support and health navigation. Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

Location: Meet us in the Centennial Centre Lobby on Wednesdays

Dates: Every Wednesday until (and including) April 30, from 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Women's Discussion Series: On Being a Woman

This bi-weekly in-person discussion series offers a safe and supportive space for women, including those from diverse cultural and international backgrounds, to share their unique experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue about the challenges and triumphs of womanhood. Facilitated by mental health professionals, the series will explore topics such as safety, modesty, sexuality, assertiveness, power, freedom, fear, and the diverse ways these issues intersect across different cultures and societies. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own experiences, learn from the perspectives of women from different countries, and connect in an open, non-judgmental environment. Through open conversation and mutual support, this series encourages empowerment, fosters understanding, and celebrates the shared and varied journeys of women from all walks of life.

Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop

Facilitators:  Shannon Walsh & Julia Horowitz

Art Hive Paint a Tote Bag

Come paint your colors on a cloth tote bag to brighten up winter! Leave with your own signature tote to carry books, snacks, a water bottle or whatever else that maintains your health and wellbeing on campus. All materials provided. Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the workshop.

Facilitators:  Hub Peer Supporters

VR Experience @ Macdonald Campus

VR stands for Virtual Reality and is a new tool used in the mental health sphere to help relieve stress and calm nerves. VR lets you step out of your current reality and into other environments like forests or underwater explorations. You can even try sculpting or meditation, right in the HLA! Book your session today! Please register 24 hours prior to the start of the event.

Facilitator: Hub Peer Supporters