Group Opportunities and Skill Development
Was your last academic year tough? In your first year and want to set yourself up for success? Thriving at Huron is a Wellness Services initiative aimed at supporting students to thrive, academically and personally. Build motivation, optimism, and resilience, along with learning strategy essentials like time management and effective studying.
Thriving at Huron welcomes all students, including those on academic probation, students with disabilities, mature students, international students, working students, and students raising or caring for families. We welcome racialized and marginalized students, Indigenous students, equity-seeking students, LGBTQQIP2SAA students. If you are ready to take a new approach to living and learning, we encourage you to attend Thriving at Huron.
- Thriving at Huron is a 6 week drop in program in partnership with Library and Learning Services. Check out the schedule below and attend what resonates with you:
- Building Habits and Mindful Time Management – October 12, 1-2pm
- Grit and Study Strategies – October 19, 1-2pm
- Optimism and Confident Test Taking – October 26, 1-2pm
- Reading Week – November 2
- Finding Flow and Mindful Technology – November 9, 1-2pm
- Gratitude and Powerful Presentations – November 16, 1-2pm
- Compassion and Group Work – November 23, 1-2pm
- NOTE: Thriving at Huron will take place in the Huron library.
- Thriving at Huron is Co-curricular record approved if you complete 3 of the 6 sessions.
Open your mind. Manage your stress. Learn mindfulness & meditation.
Koru Mindfulness® is an evidence-based curriculum specifically designed for teaching mindfulness, meditation, and stress management to university students.
Wellness Services welcomes all students to participate in this in-person, 4-week mindfulness program.
2023/24 Koru Classes:
- October 3-24, 2023, 2-3:30pm. Register here
- January 23-February 13, 2024, 1:30-2:45. Register here
Koru Mindfulness is Co-curricular record approved if you attend 3 of the 4 sessions.
Learn more at https://korumindfulness.org or email hucwelln@uwo.ca with any questions.
The Stress-Less Group is a 4-week drop in group specifically designed to meet the needs of university students. Students will have the opportunity to learn about stress and anxiety as well as develop practical skills and strategies to better manage difficult feelings and help them cope with the stressors of both school and life.
Stress-Less will be offered January 17-February 7, 2024 from 2:30-3:30pm. Drop in when you can!
Note: Stress-Less is Co-curricular record approved if you attend 2 of the 4 sessions.
Wellness Activites
Huron’s Wellness Team is committed to offering you meaningful activities that support your success and health, and foster community on our campus, including:
- Art Therapy
- Heart to Hearts
- Huron Hikes
- Hygge Hour
- Mindful Mondays
- Yoga Classes
Follow @huronstudentlife on Instagram to stay up-to-date with what’s happening in Wellness!
You can register for upcoming groups and events at linktr.ee/huronwellness
Wellness Pillars
Students may experience a number of common challenges or stressors throughout the year. Wellness Services hosts a variety of activities and workshops to promote mental health and wellness literacy and to encourage our students to consider how they can care for their whole selves and develop the resilience and self-care strategies that will carry them beyond their years at Huron.
Developing a sense of connection, belonging and a well-developed support system. Making meaningful connections with people by taking an active part in your community and maintaining positive relationships.
Activities may include:
- Self-Care Café
- Rise and Shine Yoga
- Relationships and Boundaries Workshop
- Heart to Hearts
- Mindful Mondays
- Hygge Hour
- Huron Hikes
- Learning to Thrive
Recognizing creative abilities and finding ways to expand knowledge and skills. Inspiring a sense of curiosity by opening your mind to new experiences, concepts and skills that are mentally stimulating and creative.
Activities may include:
- Koru Mindfulness
- Wild Writing Workshop
- Time Management and Learning Strategies Workshop
- Art Therapy
- Mindful Mondays
- Hygge Hour
- Learning to Thrive
Coping effectively with life, creating satisfying relationships. Being emotionally balanced, understanding yourself and seeking support, if necessary.
Activities may include:
- Stone Soup
- Stress-Less Group
- Art Therapy
- Mindful Mondays
- Hygge Hour
- Learning to Thrive
Expanding a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Fostering a sense of inner peace and harmony while participating in activities that support one’s beliefs and values.
Activities may include:
- Restorative Yoga
- Mindful Mondays
- Quiet Space in the Wellness Centre
- Self-Care Resources
Satisfaction with current and future financial situations. Understanding your financial situation and your relationship with money, so you can make sound decisions.
Activities may include:
- Taco ‘Bout It Tuesday
- Budgeting and Financial Workshop
- Art Therapy
- Mindful Mondays
- Hygge Hour
- Learning to Thrive
Recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods, and sleep. Adopting healthy habits and minimizing risky behaviours that may affect your wellbeing.
Activities may include:
- Dance & Movement Workshop
- Art Therapy
- Mindful Mondays
- Hygge Hour
- Learning to Thrive
Personal satisfaction and enrichment from one’s work. Identifying work/volunteer and hobby opportunities in settings that promote personal satisfaction and enrich your personal and professional life.
Activities may include:
- Koru Retreat
- Stone Soup
- Art Therapy
- Mindful Mondays
- Hygge Hour
- Learning to Thrive
Good health by occupying pleasant and stimulating environments that supports wellbeing. Making efforts to protect and sustain your surrounding environment to promote health and wellbeing.
Activities may include:
- Huron Hikes
- Gardening
- Build Your Own Nourishment Kit
Key Contacts

Heidi Braaksma, MSW, RSW
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday – Friday
