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¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ offers a wide variety of services to support student success and well-being through its Student Wellness Hub, including having a dedicated Faculty of Education Local Wellness Advisor (LWA) thatÌýprovides quality wellness outreach and programming to help with the transition to university life, stress, anxiety, and best practices for maintaining a healthy student experience. The LWA also provides information to academic and administrative staff on how to effectively support students, including awareness, prevention, and intervention.
Faculty of Education Local Wellness Advisor
Local Wellness Advisors (LWAs)Ìýare trained mental healthÌýclinicians placed within faculties and the ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ community to provide on-campus and remote servicesÌýto help orient and connect students with relevant support resources.ÌýLWAs also facilitateÌýwellness programmingÌýtailoredÌýto your Faculty or identified community and work with Education's departments on wellness best practicesÌýandÌýearly intervention of stress management.ÌýStudents benefit from targeted mental healthÌýworkshops and outreachÌýas well asÌýone-on-oneÌýappointments.Ìý
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Local Wellness Advisor details and services:
Education's LWA
MeetÌýMarie-Eve Couture (she/her)!
¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Education's Local Wellness Advisor (LWA) is Marie-Eve Couture, a trained and licensed social worker with more than 10 years of experience in the health and social service network.ÌýMarie-Eve is passionate about education and has worked in the alternate high school system and in community centres.Ìý
"Building a healthy student experience means making time for the small stuff. Even short bursts of wellness can make a world of difference! I like reading for leisure but I especially love walking my pug, Bernice!"Ìý
Marie-Eve's wellness advising services are available to both undergraduate and graduate students within the Faculty of Education.
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Specialized LWAs
Aside from the Faculty of Education'a Local Wellness Advisor (LWA) the Student Wellness Hub has LWAs that work with Black students, BI&POC students, 2SLGBTQAI+ students, international students, and graduate students. Additionally, there are LWAs for ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ residences and ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Athletics & Recreation.
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Wellness Workshops
In addition to the wellness workshops for Education students, the Wellness Hub provides animal therapy, Art Hive open studio time, mindfulness and emotional regulation workshops, and a vast array of workshops and support groups.ÌýÌý
Clinicians
Looking for help or advice and not sure where to start? Access AdvisorsÌýcan help you navigate the services offered by the Student Wellness Hub. ¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ's Student Wellness Hub also offers services from clinicians:
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Vent Over Tea
Vent over Tea is a free active listening service that takes place in local cafes. Book a Vent Session today and meet up with a listener in your favourite cafe to talk about whatever you like!
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24/7 Counselling with GuardMe
TheÌýlets you connect with qualified counselors for various issues, 24/7, 365 days per year. It's free, confidential, multilingual, culturally sensitive, gender-inclusive, and faith-inclusive. Call 1.844.451.9700 for assistance or download the TELUS Health Student Support app below.Ìý
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¿´Æ¬ÊÓƵ Student Wellness Hub and External Resources
The Student Wellness Hub can help you build and strengthenÌýyour wellness toolkit through workshops, therapy groups, self-directed care resources, and a variety of health promotion tools and services. There are also several resources from external providers and off-campus care units.Ìý
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The program lets you connect with qualified counselors for various issues, 24/7, 365 days per year. It's free, confidential, multilingual, culturally sensitive, gender-inclusive, and faith-inclusive. Call 1.844.451.9700Ìýfor assistance or download theÌýTELUS Health Student Support app through the Apple Store or Google Play.