Workshops and Support Groups

UFV counsellors offer a variety of workshops and support groups throughout the year. Workshops provide a great opportunity to learn with others who are experiencing similar challenges. You are not alone! We offer workshops on:

Career and life planning
See the Career Counselling section for details.

Study skills
See the Study Skills Counselling section for details.  

Wellness/Support Groups

NEW:  Mature Students Workshop Group.  This 6 session free workshop series will help you in the transition to university as a mature student.  Some topics to be covered: increasing study skills, minimizing stress, mastering group work and learning time management.

                               Wednesdays: February 15, 22, 29 and March 7, 14, 21.    
                           12:00pm - 1:00pm in Room B133.  Tea and cookies included!

                               Register at Student Services Room B214 or call 604-854-4528.  
                           Don't have time to come to all sessions?  You are welcome to drop in!


NEW:  Student Success Bootcamp.  The UFV Counselling office in Chilliwack is offering a series of student success sessions. 

Surviving Grief and Loss
Date: Feb 21, 2012
Time: 11:30-12:20pm
Location: Building E (student services) - Group Room

Finesse your Stress: Overcoming Test Anxiety
Date: Feb 28, 2012
Time: 11:30-12:20pm
Location: Building E (student services) - Group Room

Getting Started: Overcoming Procrastination
Date: March 13, 2012
Time: 11:30-12:20pm
Location: Building E (student services) - Group Room

Finesse your Stress: Exam Anxiety Part 2 - Conrete test anxiety strategies
Date: March 20, 2012
Time: 11:30-12:20pm
Location: Building E (student services) - Group Room

My Best Semester Yet: Exam Preparation
Date: March 27, 2012
Time: 11:30-12:20pm
Location: Building E (student services) - Group Room


Register at Student Services Buildign E or call 604-795-2808


In cooperation with departments, we also develop workshops to help students in specific programs. Check with your department for more information or contact Student Services.