Thursday, March 10, 2022What is Self-Compassion, and can it help University Students? A Blog by Joshua RemediosWhat is Self-Compassion, and can it help University Students? By Joshua Remedios Self-compassion could be a wellness tool for students It is no secret that university presents multiple stressors, such as academic demands, homesickness, and burnout. Students can be self-critical and harsh towards themselves in times of stress and uncertainty. Not... MoreThursday, February 17, 2022Turning Pain Into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience by Alicia McVarnockTurning Pain into Power: A Guide to Enhancing Resilience By Alicia McVarnock (Ph.D Candidate in Psychology) What does the road to resilience look like? Many people think of resilience as an individual trait. Something we either have, or we don’t. That’s why we give so much credit to people who have bounced back... MoreWednesday, May 12, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Sarah Enouy and Kimia FardfiniThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... MoreWednesday, May 5, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Isabella BossomThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... MoreWednesday, April 28, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Ramona CharbelThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... MoreWednesday, April 21, 2021Being a Grad Student During a Pandemic Blog Series: Natasha MaltaisThis year has been challenging for everyone, including our graduate students. What were some of the challenges faced by our graduate students during the COVID pandemic? What kind of mental health, physical, or logistic trials did they experience? Conversely, what were some of their positive, humorous, or encouraging experiences? In this series of... More