Wellness Centre
TRU OPEN HOUSE SERIES
When Visiting the Centre
- Maximum of 8 visitors in the space at one time.
- The quiet/tech free room will be available with a maximum 2 users at one time.
- Masks must be worn correctly at all times. This means that your nose and mouth must be covered.
- There will be no eating and drinking in the centre, so we will not be serving tea.
- We will be also hosting a Per-to-Peer Live Chat from our website. Please check for the chat icon at the bottom right of this webpage to see if one of our Student Wellness Ambassadors is available.
- Chelsea Corsi (she/her), Senior Wellness Coordinator is 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 her directly (Chelsea Corsi). Once your email is received you will be emailed details regarding an appointment time.
Wellness Centre Live Chat : Hours of Operation
| Monday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
Weekly Wellness Offerings:
Check back soon to see what programs will be offered in the Fall 2021 Semester.
You can catch recordings of all the Wellness in Your House Episodes on our YouTube Channel.
Interested in some at-home Yoga? Find your Zen through our Yoga With Joy playlist.
Special Programs/Events
We are not currently running and special programs or events. Please check back soon for updates.
Do you need to connect with someone?
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 others with substance use concerns? 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
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Consent education for the next generation
Tuesday, June 8 2021
The first Consent Cafe, an event promoting consent education in youth, was facilitated by the TRU Wellness Centre, Sexualized Violence and Prevention and Response, and the Kamloops School of the Arts.
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Navigating consent in the digital age
Thursday, May 13 2021
If you're looking to have a flirty exchange on your device, consistently checking in and ensuring consent is the sexiest (and safest) way to connect.
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Reset your life with breathwork practices
Friday, April 30 2021
Improve concentration and manage stress, with strategies from Breathwork Coach Cheryl Hawrychuk.
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Establishing a foundation of health and well-being
Thursday, April 15 2021
Discover ways to balance wellness practices with academic responsibilities.
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Establishing healthy boundaries
Monday, March 8 2021
As caring people, we want to be helpful, supportive and available, but we also want to be mindful of potential burnout.
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Coping with loneliness and homesickness
Tuesday, October 20 2020
Student storyteller Manuella Ceballos shares some tips on coping with loneliness, homesickness, and the dreaded fear of missing out.
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Troubleshooting technology: a how-to guide
Wednesday, July 8 2020
Accessibility Services shared this list of helpful tips on how to best troubleshoot technology, transition to remote learning, and be your most productive self.
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