Douglas College counsellors provide free, accessible, confidential and professional support to students. We provide one-to-one support and workshops to help you learn skills to better handle stress, increase resilience, manage sudden personal challenges, or just feel better.
At Douglas, we offer three types of counselling services:
Please contact us to book a video or phone appointment. If you are currently located outside of the province of BC, there are some limitations for the services we can provide and alternate resources we can recommend.
Confidentiality
Information shared with counsellors is confidential unless the counsellor determines that there is an imminent risk of danger to human life. In such situations counsellors are required by law to release information as appropriate. Students may wish to allow counsellors to release personal information in some circumstances. Learn more about confidentiality.
Our fall online group programs and workshops are free and open to all students. All sessions will be offered via zoom.
Group Programs and Workshops
Thursdays, January 14 – April 15, 2021
7:30 pm – 8:00 pm
As a student there are very few times when the mind has a chance to rest! Learning how to calm the mind and having brain down time allows us to better face the challenges of school and life. Join a Douglas College counsellor for 30min of calm in the comfort of your own home. Each week we will be hosting a 30min virtual sit-in where we will practice an activity aimed at increasing your sense of calm and resilience. Some examples of the activities that will be covered are: Mindfulness Meditation, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Loving Kindness Meditation and much more! View poster.
The first group will be held on Mondays, January 25th – March 15th (no session Feb. 15th) from 9:30–11:30am
The second group will be held on Wednesdays, February 24th – April 7th from 2:00–4:00pm
This wellness group is designed for students who experience stress, anxiety and worry and who would like to learn coping strategies and tools to live a more rich and meaningful life. To be eligible for this program, you must be a Douglas College student between the ages of 18-30 and currently living in the Province of BC.
Information sessions for the first group will be held on Monday, Jan 11th and Monday, Jan 18th, 2021, from 9:30–11:00am.
Information sessions for the second group will be held on Wednesday, Jan 27th and Wednesday, Feb 10th, 2021, from 2:00–3:30 pm.
To register, please sign up here to attend an information session. Attendance at an information session is required for group registration.
Mondays, January 25 – March 8, 2021 (Please note there will be no session on February 15 due to reading break)
9:30 am – 10:30 am
International Café is a fun, casual group for both domestic and international students to get together and talk about issues related to culture, diversity, experiences in Canada, student life and current events. It’s a great way for students to meet new people, learn about different cultures and support each other in an informal environment.
Register for International Café *Please note, this link will bring you to the International Office website which will have an active registration link soon!
Option #1: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Option #2: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
10:00 am – 11:00 am
*Please note, these are each 1 day workshops, so you only need to register for and attend one date
Learn easy and effective strategies to better manage your time this semester. Topics covered include: creating a schedule, monitoring use of time, prioritizing, and procrastination.
Register for Time Management Option #1 *Please note, Option #1 will be held jointly with the International Office, this link will thus take you to their website with an active registration link there soon!
Thursdays, February 11 and February 18, 2021 (this is a two session workshop, please plan to attend both dates)
9:30 am – 11:30 am
The Inquiring Mind will help you better understand mental health, the stigma surrounding it and its effects on campus. We’ll look at how to encourage mental health conversations through an easy-to-use tool to check in with yourself and others. We will also learn how to strengthen your resilience by practicing coping strategies. Finally, we’ll discuss actions you can take to build a supportive campus community. Please register for and attend both sessions.View poster.
Workshop 2: Thursday, Feb 25th, 2021, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
This workshop aims to assist students with managing stress and anxiety related to taking tests and completing assignments. Strategies/tools will be discussed and taught.
This two session workshop is designed to teach students how to make “good fit” career decisions. Students will complete assessments and participate in discussions and activities designed to help you learn about your interests, values, and other factors important in an informed career decision. Please register for and attend both sessions.
Counsellors teach Human Development credit courses in some semesters. The most commonly offered course is HUMD 1130 (14 weeks) which combines career exploration and personal development topics.