This wellness group is specifically for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Smith Engineering students. It aims to support your well-being through a blend of mindfulness practices, social-emotional skill building, and community connection. Each session is designed to address unique challenges and promote your well-being.

F2024 dates/times: Fridays from 3:30-5:00pm, Oct 25th, Nov 8th, Nov 22nd, and Dec 6th

Register for Wired for Wellness

This wellness group is specifically for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Smith Engineering students. It aims to support your well-being through a blend of mindfulness practices, social-emotional skill building, and community connection. Each session is designed to address unique challenges and promote your well-being.

F2024 dates/times: Fridays from 3:30-5:00pm, Oct 25th, Nov 8th, Nov 22nd, and Dec 6th

Register for Wired for Wellness

This group is designed for graduate students in Smith Engineering who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPoc).  Students will get the chance to build meaningful relationships and learn valuable wellness tools to navigate the challenges of grad school.

Students are welcome to attend one or all sessions.

In-person (location sent upon registration)

F2025 dates/times: Thursdays from 3-4pm on Oct 2, 9, 23, Nov 6 and 20

Register for Wired for Wellness

This webinar provides Smith Engineering students actively on internship with strategies to cope in this new and potentially stressful environment.  Discover tools and resources available to create a support network and manage expectations needed as an intern.

F2025 dates/times: Wednesdays Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 12 and Dec 10 from 12-1pm

Register for Engineering Wellness on Internship

Students will learn and practice mindfulness techniques that can create a sense of calm and help with staying focused and centered in high stress situations.  This group helps students connect with others in Smith Engineering experiencing similar challenges and share experiences and useful strategies.   

W25 dates/times: Wednesdays from 3-4pm, Jan 28 to Mar 11 (excluding Feb 18) 

In-person (location sent upon registration)

Register for Engineering Calm 

This group will focus on providing students who have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) with strategies to navigate university. Students do not need to have a formal diagnosis of ADHD to attend this group and can be at any phase of university. Participants will be encouraged to share areas of struggle as well as solutions they have found helpful.  Each week students will discuss a different topic and leave with strategies they can try during the week. 

F2024 dates/times: Tuesdays from 1:30-3:00pm, Sept 24 to Nov 19th (excluding Oct 15th)

This group is currently full.  You are welcome to register for another therapy group this term or email counselling.services@queensu.ca to find out about when the next Navigating University with ADHD group will be offered.

This group is for students diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who want practical strategies to stay organized, manage their time, and keep on top of coursework. Students will also gain strategies for studying and test-taking, plus tools to manage stress and emotions.

W26 dates/times: Wednesdays from 3-4:30pm Jan 28 to Apr 1

Register for Activating Resilience with ADHD

This professionally facilitated trauma informed resistance training group enables female identified students to access the benefits of resistance training and body based trauma therapy to mitigate symptoms that have been interfering with daily and academic life. This program will involve weekly resistance training sessions coupled with a psychotherapy component. Each week we will work with our bodies and minds to build strength and resilience together.

W26 dates/times: Wednesdays from 10:00-11:30am, Feb 4 to Mar 18 (excluding Feb 18)

Eligibility criteria: Female identified student, with self-identified trauma or adverse childhood experiences (sexual assault, childhood trauma, bullying etc.), and an interest in resistance training and group therapy.

Students who are interested this group will be asked to complete a 10-15 minute survey. This will help ensure this group is a good fit and it is safe to start exercising. Upon completion, students will receive the registration link.

Complete emPOWERED Up intake questionnaire

The Campus Observation Room (COR) is our on-site non-medical detox service overseen by Student Wellness Services with the support of trained student volunteers and professional Addiction Support Workers.  It is a voluntary, confidential and a non-judgmental place where students who have had too much to drink can come to sleep.

You can access COR through the south-east entrance of Leonard Hall, near the dining hall (corner of Albert Street and Queen’s Crescent).

Call 613-533-6911 when COR is open for advice on how to help a friend who is intoxicated.

The Campus Observation Room (COR) is our on-site non-medical detox service overseen by Student Wellness Services with the support of trained student volunteers and professional Addiction Support Workers.  It is a voluntary, confidential and a non-judgmental place where students who have had too much to drink can come to sleep.

You can access COR through the south-east entrance of Leonard Hall, near the dining hall (corner of Albert Street and Queen’s Crescent).

Call 613-533-6911 when COR is open for advice on how to help a friend who is intoxicated.