Wellness Centre
Covid-19 Updates
Due to COVID-19 the Wellness Centre space in Old Main is currently closed.
In order to continue with wellness services, we are available for virtual health consultations on topics such as nutrition, mild stress, sexual health, wellness planning, sleep hygiene, etc. To schedule an appointment please email Chelsea Corsi (RN), TRU Wellness Coordinator directly at ccorsi@tru.ca. Once your email is received you will be emailed details regarding an appointment time.
Please note that the Wellness Centre is separate from the Counselling Department. If you want to speak to someone more in depth about your mental health, please email Student Services at studentservices@tru.ca to request an appointment with one of the TRU counsellors.
Both wellness and counselling services are confidential.
Wellness will be continuing our virtual yoga classes on Tuesdays at 2:30pm from May 12 – June 30, 2020. We will be posting registration details shortly.
For the latest information on COVID-19 and the impacts to TRU, please visit tru.ca/covid19.
The Wellness Centre is a quiet place to hang out, read a book, play a game, have a cup of tea, and talk to a peer leader about your health and wellness. We also provide health and wellness resources, Advil, tampons, Naloxone kits (and training), condoms, and more.
We are open Monday to Friday* from September to April in Old Main 1479. Drop-in anytime. All students and staff welcome. *The centre is closed until further notice due to Covid19.
What We Do:
- Individual wellness plans and health and wellness consultations
- Presentations to classrooms on wellness issues such as stress management, nutrition, healthy relationships, responsible drinking, Naloxone training, etc.
- Campus-wide activities such as the Consent Tea, Therapy Dog Thursdays, Mindfulness Meditations, Bell Let's Talk Day, Movies for Mental Health, Bladder Chatter (student health and wellness newsletters posted in the washrooms), and more.
If you need to connect with someone regarding your health during a time we are closed or unavailable, please contact the TRU Counselling Department at 250-828-5023, TRU Health Services at 250-828-5126, or call HealthLink BC at 811.
Tips for Grounding - PDF document
One-to-one Health and Wellness Planning and Education Sessions
Students and employees can make one-on-one appointments to discuss health and wellness related issues. These issues may include, but are not limited to, stress, substance use, nutrition, sexual health, healthy relationships, problems with work-life balance, etc..
Are you looking for more information on how to support yourself or other struggling with drug addiction? Please check out towardtheheart.com.
Stress
Freaking out? Learn how to manage stress and still be a successful student.
Nutrition
Pigging out? Check out easy recipes and nutrition tips for university students.
Events
Look for one of our fun and educational events on campus throughout the year.
Sleep
Find out how important sleep is and how you can sleep better.
Wellness Updates
Productivity hacks for staying on track: recipes for a better work/life balance
Thursday, May 7 2020
Learn more about staying organized, managing time, and utilizing technology to its full assistive potential.
Read more
Conference call confidence: overcoming virtual stage fright
Monday, May 4 2020
Rachel Cantin, Learning Strategist, Orientation and Transitions, collaborated with Career & Experiential Learning to discuss ways to succeed in virtual meetings.
Read more
Socially Distanced Ramadan: 5 tips for a transformative experience
Tuesday, April 21 2020
Have a meaningful and connected, yet socially distant Ramadan.
Read more
Connecting with a Counsellor: preparing for a virtual appointment
Thursday, April 16 2020
Counselling can shift perspectives, lighten grief, and leave you feeling calmer and more in control of your emotions.
Read more
TRU Student Life navigates COVID-19: supports, strategies and resources
Tuesday, March 31 2020
The COVID-19 crisis is a challenge for us all, but there are supports, strategies, and resources available.
Read more
Queerness on and off the court: WolfPack takes pride in You Can Play
Tuesday, February 4 2020
Student Storyteller and Kamloops Pride President reflects on the magnitude of the You Can Play initiative.
Read more
Why Y-Minds: a participant’s perspective
Monday, January 27 2020
Work Study student Ethan Panasiuk shares how Y-Minds changed his perspective.
Read more