Mental Health Workshop Series
Our workshop series run twice each semester. You can attend individual workshops or register for an entire series:
The Climb: Managing Mood
The Productivity Playbook
Find Balance: The Wellness Reset
The Anxiety Series
Workshops are open to U of A students, staff & faculty. They are free and virtual. If you’re interested in attending a workshop(s), you can scroll down to register. You will be emailed a Zoom link 12 - 24 hours before the start time.
The Climb: Managing Mood
The Climb is a three part workshop series built to give you practical tools for understanding and managing your mood.
Workshop 1: Understanding Your Emotional Landscape
Understand what's happening beneath the surface.
Cycle 1: Thursday October 15, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cycle 2: Friday November 20, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 2: Ready, Set, Action! Behavioral Activation
Break the cycle of avoidance. Move toward the life you want to live.
Cycle 1: Thursday October 22, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cycle 2: Friday November 27, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 3: From Mind-Full to Mindful
Step out of rumination and into the present moment.
Cycle 1: Thursday October 29, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cycle 2: Friday December 4, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Productivity Playbook
Designed to help you navigate common obstacles to getting things done, the Productivity Playbook is a four-part workshop series that offers practical strategies for enhancing focus, building motivation, remaining on task, and managing time and schedules more effectively.
Workshop 1: Do Not Disturb: Training Your Brain to Stay Focused
Learn to quiet the noise, identify your personal 'anchor,' and master the science of attention. Get actionable tools to stay on track and reclaim your focus for personal success.
Cycle 1: Monday September 14 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cycle 2: Tuesday October 27 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 2: Sparking Motivation: How to Build Drive When You’ve Stalled
Stop waiting for motivation to strike. We’re debunking common motivation myths and sharing effective strategies to help you build momentum and stay on track when your to-do list feels endless.
Cycle 1: Monday September 21 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cycle 2: Tuesday November 3 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 3: Get it Done: Tackling Procrastination from Start to Finish
This workshop will explore the root causes of procrastination, provide techniques for navigating challenging feelings, and help you establish effective habits for starting and finishing your work.
Cycle 1: Monday September 28 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cycle 2: Tuesday November 17 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop 4: Spend Wisely: A Budgeting Approach to Time and Task Management
Learn practical time-management strategies and prioritization tools to reclaim your schedule so you can put energy towards what matters the most.
Cycle 1: Monday October 5 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cycle 2: Tuesday November 24 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Find Balance: The Wellness Reset
A three part workshop series built to give you practical tools for building healthier habits and a greater sense of wellbeing.
Workshop 1: From Burnout to Balance
Understand your stress, spot burnout and find relief.
Cycle 1: Monday September 14 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cycle 2: Tuesday November 17 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop 2: The Glow-Up Guide
Master the science of wellbeing and healthy habits.
Cycle 1: Monday September 21 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cycle 2: Tuesday November 24 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop 3: Quiet the Inner Critic
Learn how to challenge critical self-talk and develop self-compassion.
Cycle 1: Monday September 28 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Cycle 2: Tuesday December 1 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Anxiety Series
Practical tools for managing anxiety, one step at a time.
Workshop 1: Understanding Anxiety
Learn about anxiety and how to break the worry cycle
Cycle 1: Friday October 2, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cycle 2: Thursday November 5, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop 2: Identifying & Challenging Anxious Thoughts
Learn to change unhelpful thinking patterns
Cycle 1: Friday October 9, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cycle 2: Thursday November 19, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Workshop 3: Facing Your Fears & Gaining Control
Learn practical steps to approach avoided situations with confidence
Cycle 1: Friday October 16, 2026 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cycle 2: Thursday November 26, 2026 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Request a workshop
Book a 60-90 minute workshop for your group or unit. Choose from a list of our most popular mental health workshops. Make sure you're logged in with your ualberta email to make a request.
Additional options for therapy
Students also have access to free counselling through their undergraduate or graduate student health plan. The health plans also provide $600-$800 of coverage for psychological services. If you opted out of the student health plan, you likely have coverage through an alternate health plan. For international students living outside of Canada, see what services you can access.
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