How to Embrace Change & Navigate Life Challenges

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How to Embrace Change & Navigate Life Challenges

Join our free wellness workshop on navigating life changes! Learn self-care strategies with Jennifer Aberman from Crisis Centre BC.

By Alumni Engagement Services Team UCW

Date and time

Friday, June 14 · 12 - 2pm PDT

Location

Online

Agenda

11:50 AM

Waiting room opens

12:00 PM

Wellness Workshops starts

Jennifer Aberman

12:30 PM

Breakroom 1

Alumni to enter Breakrooms to discuss their personal strategies for dealing with stress and change to share ideas and learn from each other.

12:40 PM - 1:15 PM

Jennifer Aberman resumes the talk

Jennifer Aberman

1:15 PM - 1:25 PM

Breakroom 2

Allow the participants a chance to go over the information presented about mindfulness as a tool for wellbeing and how they can apply it to their daily lives.

1:25 PM - 1:50 PM

Jennifer Aberman resumes the talk

Jennifer Aberman

1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

Final Q&A and workshop closure

About this event

  • 2 hours

Want to learn tools to take care of your mental health? Let us help you!

Join our free wellness workshop: “How to Embrace Change and Navigate Life Challenges,” led by Jennifer Aberman from Crisis Centre BC.

This session will delve into strategies for self-care, especially during significant life transitions like graduation. It is ideal for recent graduates or new alumni, seeking valuable resources to support their personal and professional journey.

By attending this session, you can expect to receive tools for setting realistic expectations and practical strategies for coping with feeling 'stuck'. You will learn to normalize some levels of stress, celebrate milestones, and implement practical tools for daily support.

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Learn more about our speaker:

Jennifer Aberman is a trauma-Informed Therapeutic Counsellor & Mindfulness Educator in Vancouver, BC. She is an experienced facilitator with a strong background in mindfulness practice and instruction. With training in counselling and adult education, she has 5 years of experience in wellness education and leadership.


Frequently asked questions

How long is the workshop?

The workshop will last approximately 2 hours.

What topics will be covered in the workshop?

a. Why change can be challenging for our mental health and physiology. b. How to cope with feeling ‘stuck c. Setting realistic expectations d. Practical tools for daily wellbeing

What if I need additional support after the workshop?

We understand that everyone's needs are different. We have added resources and contact information for the Crisis Centre on the alumni portal. (There’s a special discount for UCW Alumni!)

I'm having trouble joining the workshop. What should I do?

If you encounter any technical difficulties joining the workshop, please contact us at alumni@ucanwest.ca.

What is the format of this workshop?

This workshop will be held online via Zoom.

What happens if I’m unable to attend after I registered?

We understand that schedules can change. If you register and find you cannot attend, please let us know at alumni@ucanwest.ca as soon as possible, so we can open your spot to other alumni.

Why are there so few spots available for the workshop?

We're keeping the group size intimate to foster meaningful connections and allow for interactive participation during the discussions.

What happens if I miss out on registering, but I'm interested?

We encourage you to register our waitlist! If we see a high level of interest, we'll explore the possibility of opening a second session.

Can everyone access the workshop?

No, this workshop is designed exclusively for UCW alumni. Anyone who is not an alumnus will have their ticket canceled.

Do I have to fill out all the information in the registration questions?

Yes, please! Due to limited spots. We need all the information to ensure everyone has a great reason for attending. If you don’t fill out all the details, your spot might be given to someone else.

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Alumni Engagement Services Team UCW

We are UCW's Alumni Engagement Services Team aiming to provide alumni with fun, informative, and social events designed to promote personal and professional growth, from webinars, to reunions, to networking events, and more!

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