This course introduces the basic skills that form the foundation of helping relationships. Emphasizes development and practice of helping skills such as: attending; paraphrasing; reflecting; clarifying; questioning; and summarizing. Participants engage in experiential learning exercises and role plays. This course is recognized for entry into various volunteer/lay counsellor training programs on...
Join Professor Aggie Weighill whi will share her research on leisure as a coping mechanism for COVID related stress.The ‘Zoom into Lunch & Learn’ series provides presenters and attendees with opportunities to share, learn, and discuss their insights, research, and ideas.
Have you been considering a career in logging? This is a unique opportunity to get your foot in the door in the dynamic forest/logging industry on Vancouver Island. The 12-week TUITION FREE program still has seats available for the March 15, 2021 intake. Graduates of the program are well-placed to be working in well-paying, rewarding careers. Please join us for an overview of the program every...
Can't get motivated? Are you feeling so burnt out you can't seem to even start your work? We will review the symptoms of burn out and address 7 principles for getting through the fog to building resilience to face challenge and uncertainty with confidence and energy.Resilience supports us in productivity, connection and collaboration, creativity and success. Once you become aware and then make...
Have you been considering a career in logging? This is a unique opportunity to get your foot in the door in the dynamic forest/logging industry on Vancouver Island. The 12-week TUITION FREE program still has seats available for the March 15, 2021 intake. Graduates of the program are well-placed to be working in well-paying, rewarding careers. Please join us for an overview of the program every...
Have you been considering a career in logging? This is a unique opportunity to get your foot in the door in the dynamic forest/logging industry on Vancouver Island. The 12-week TUITION FREE program still has seats available for the March 15, 2021 intake. Graduates of the program are well-placed to be working in well-paying, rewarding careers. Please join us for an overview of the program every...
Pay attention to how you speak to yourself. Pivot from harsh judger to a self-compassionate learner and free yourself from self-defeating beliefs, self-talk and behaviours.Once you become aware and then make efforts to change your self-talk, you can get out of your own way and pave the way for your own growth and development. Learn to hear when you are in negative, judgmental trash-talk and quit...
Milner Gardens is open for the season. Please see admissions link https://milnergardens.viu.ca/hours-admission For memberships go to https://milnergardens.viu.ca/milner-gardens/membership-benefits
Kick-Off Global Citizens Week and enjoy live musical performances from participants of the All Nations Reggae Symposium. Join via Facebook Live at VIU Cultural Connections: https://www.facebook.com/VIUCulturalConnections/ Hosted by Faculty of International Education This event is part of VIU’s celebration of Global Citizens Week. https://international.viu.ca/GCW