November 4, 2022 — 

As you head right into a well-deserved Fall Term break, I wish to remind you of the various sources, applications, providers and helps which are out there to assist your psychological well being, well-being and your educational success.

Build wholesome habits, fight stress

Just a couple of small modifications in your every day routine can have long-term results in your general well being. UM’s Health and Wellness workforce can assist you in your journey and has some great tips and sources for self-directed enchancment. They additionally supply some nice methods to help combat stress.

Staying energetic promotes a wide range of well being advantages, psychological well-being and can assist relieve stress and nervousness. Through the Sport and Rec charge, UM students have entry to sport and recreation services, casual rec use and group fitness classes on the Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses. Students even have the choice to take part in UM REC ClubsIntramural Sports and Adult programs at an extra price. Visit UM Recreation Services to study extra and book a tour of the game and recreation services.

The Student Counselling Centre (SCC) provides free, confidential counselling and psychological well being assist for college kids and can work with you to find out the perfect method in your wants, together with group programming and workshops concentrating on most of the commonest difficulties college students expertise. Examples embrace:

  • Stress and Distress workshop
  • Mid-day Mindfulness Meditation
  • Communication and Conflict Resolution
  • Depression and Anxiety Management

For additional info, and to register, go to the Counselling Workshops and Groups web page.

If you’re experiencing a excessive diploma of misery and need assistance instantly, please go to the Urgent Help part of the SCC web page for a listing of disaster providers provided 24/7.

Learners and residents of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences can entry a big selection of helps and sources by the Student Services at Bannatyne Campus (SSBC) workplace. Confidential consumption and triage specialists can be found to satisfy with you to discover your wants and can get you linked with sources that will help you meet your private and educational objectives. Contact SSBC at 204-272-3190 or by e-mail at bcss [at] umanitoba [dot] ca.

The Sexual Violence Resource Centre (SVRC) makes use of a trauma-informed method to offer info, sources, and assist to anybody within the UM group who has been affected by sexual violence. The SVRC is a spot the place survivors, or folks supporting survivors, can discover a secure area. Their doorways are open to all college, employees, and college students who want their assist. Find out how you can join right here: https://umanitoba.ca/sexual-violence

The Indigenous Student Centre (ISC) Elders, scholar advisors and employees are right here for you. Weekly Sharing Circles are held for college kids on Thursdays and Student Counselling can be out there by appointment on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons and Friday all day. ISC has weekly workshops or events as effectively. If you might have any questions or want to e-book an appointment with an Elder, scholar advisor or counsellor, please contact isc [at] umanitoba [dot] ca or 204-474-8850.

International college students, when you missed the pop up winter clothes show the International Centre hosted this week, please check with this article that has some good issues to think about when dressing for winter. If you’re a new worldwide scholar, please try the Culture and Connection Series on Nov. 17. The matter is Making the Most of Winter in Winnipeg, together with how you can entry healthcare providers, making ready for winter, and adapting to life in Canada.Academic and profession helps

Reach out to the Academic Learning Centre to strengthen your research expertise, get tips on time administration, procrastination, or educational writing.  Check out Career Month to find profession pathways, find out about an instructional program, meet with trade professionals and make skilled connections. Talk to an Academic Advisor for assist together with your diploma development. Not certain which assist you want? Contact the Virtual Advising Help Centre and our scholar navigators will level you in the proper course.

Check out the total vary of student support choices, all of which can be found till the December break.

I belief that these sources and helps will probably be useful to you. Enjoy the break – I hope you’ll be able to take time for your self.

All my greatest,

Laurie

Laurie M. Schnarr, MA (she/her)
Vice-Provost (Students)
Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)

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