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An 8-session online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) skills group that blends mindfulness and practical tools to support mental health. Each 1-hour session is designed for busy students, with an optional 15-minute discussion for deeper exploration. Ideal for those experiencing mild anxiety or low mood.

With Dr. John Kim (physician).

Tuesdays, January 27 to March 24, 2026, except Feb. 17 | 3:30-4:30pm | via Zoom

Registration required: For more information please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre.

Join us for a 4-week group incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and Narrative approaches for folks with concerns related to disordered eating who are curious about their relationship to body, food and eating-related behaviours. This group offers a space to reflect, connect with others with shared experiences, and begin to understand the ways in which disordered eating might be affecting you and your life.

With Lorna Breen (Pre-doctoral Psychology Resident)

Wednesdays, March 4 to March 25, 2026 | 2:30-4pm

Registration required: For more information please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre.

Students who are self-referring to the group should contact the SWC front desk to schedule a pre-group interview with the group facilitator. Students who are being referred by a Student Wellness counsellor, physician or nurse do not need a pre-group interview but should check with the SWC front desk to ensure that their information and consent form is completed and current.

A series of virtual interactive sessions on living well with ADHD, featuring presentations from the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition, learning strategy and spiritual care.

With Dr. James Felix (physician).

Wednesdays, January 21 to April 1, 2026, except Feb. 18 | 3:30-4pm | via Zoom

For students with a known diagnosis of ADHD.

Registration required: For more information please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre.

This is the first time the YMCA/YWCA is partnering with Wellness, Athletics and Recreation to offer the popular Y-Mind group on-campus!  If you are a young adult (18-30 yrs) struggling with unhelpful thoughts, uncomfortable emotions, stress of all kinds, perfectionism, procrastination, comparison culture (social media), and finding purpose, this group is for you. You will build awareness and practical skills for living your life guided by what is most important to you. Please note: Attendance at ONE of the two information sessions is a pre-requisite for group registration (Wednesdays January 14 and 21, 6:30pm)

With Lana Millott (YM/YWCA).

Wednesdays, January 28 to March 11, 2026 | 6-8:30pm | CARSA – TC Multipurpose Room

For more information and/or to register for one of the required information sessions, please email mindfulness@vancouverislandy.ca or call 778-584-7360.

This three-hour retreat during Reading Break is a time for self-identified women to rest, renew and restore. Studying can completely absorb all of one’s energy; in this sharing circle we will take space for self-reflection, renewal of energy and sharing within a community of women. Activities may include meditation, conversation, poetry, movement and creativity exercises.

With Wendy Lum (counsellor).

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 1-4pm

Registration required: For more information please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre.

A group for students who identify as trans, nonbinary, or gender nonconforming, this seven-week group will draw on Art Therapy and Narrative Therapy to explore resilience, building affirming connections, and trans joy.

With Vanessa Vegter (counsellor).

Fridays, February 6 to March 27, 2026, except Feb. 20 | 2:30-4pm

Registration required: For more information please call 250-721-8563, email swgroups@uvic.ca or come visit us at the Student Wellness Centre.