Counselling Services

Resources for faculty and staff

Three students studying as a group in the cafeteria on the Kelowna campus

In Class Presentations Facilitated by OC Counsellors

In-class presentations or workshops are a great way for counsellors to build a connection with your students. These are the most common formats and topics, but we’re open to your ideas/suggestions! We would be happy to visit your classroom in person or via videoconference.

  • 5-10 minute classroom visit with a brief intro to counselling services, normalizing the stress of being a student and encouragement to prioritize overall wellness as part of academic success.
  • 30 or 50 minute presentation/workshop. Some past workshops have included: study skills, time management, surviving the stress of being a student, mindfulness, self-compassion, and managing transitions. If there’s another topic that you would be interested in, please let us know.
  • If a critical incident occurs in your class or to one of your students, please know that we are available to provide support to the group (in the form of a classroom discussion or presentation) and of course also individually to students.

Offerings will vary depending on the campus, time of semester, and counsellor availability.

If you would like one of us to visit your class, please contact the counsellor at your campus to discuss further.  For Kelowna campus requests, please email: counselling@okanagan.bc.ca 

In addition to in-class presentations, we offer a range of services for registered students.  To learn more about our individual and group supports, outreach, and resources, please visit the OC Counselling Services website.


 

Workshop and Guest Lecture Topics

This is a list of workshop and guest lecture topics that have been developed by Counselling Services and the campuses on which they are currently offered. If there is a topic that you don't see on this list, or that's not currently offered on your campus, please let us know. With advance notice, we may be able to accommodate your request.

If you would like one of us to lead a guest lecture for your class, please contact the counsellor at your campus to discuss further.  For Kelowna campus requests, please email: counselling@okanagan.bc.ca 

Workshop/Guest Lecture Topic 

Audience 

Campus where currently offered 

Additional Notes 

Developing a Professional Identity 

OC Class presentation, also coop, workplace, health care settings 

Vernon 

Navigating workplace expectations, professional communication, developing your career 

Exploring Mindfulness 

OC class presentation 

Penticton 

Vernon 

 

Grief and loss 

OC class presentation 

Penticton 

Vernon 

Understanding grief, supporting the grieving process within ourselves and others (including youth) 

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion 

OC class presentation 

Penticton

Vernon 

Typically offered to PN, HCA 

Self-Compassion  

OC Class Presentation 

Penticton

Salmon Arm 

Focusing on the impact between being hard on ourselves and mental health. Perfectionism vs excellence. 

Setting Yourself Up for Success at OC

(aka Study Skills)

OC Students  

Kelowna 

Penticton

Vernon 

Includes topics on time management, study skills and managing stress, exam writing. 

Stress Management and Navigating Triggers at School and in the Workplace 

ECE students, other programs such as Health Care and Human and Social Work 

Kelowna

Penticton 

Vernon 

 

Stress management 

OC class presentation 

 

Penticton

Vernon 

Developed for WET cohorts but can be adapted for any class 

 

Study Skills for medical programs 

OC class presentation 

Vernon 

Tailored to medical professions/ terminology 

Suicide Awareness Training 

Residence Advisors 

Kelowna

Vernon 

 

Taking Care of Ourselves (through a polyvagal lens) 

OC class presentation 

Kelowna 

Developed for HCA cohorts but can be adapted for any class 

Trauma – Understanding and Supporting Students  

Faculty and Support Staff 

Penticton 

Salmon Arm 

 

Kelowna campus
Student Services Building (S111)
250-762-5445

Vernon campus
Administration Building (A300)
250-762-5445

Penticton campus
Ashnola Building (PL142)
250-762-5445

Salmon Arm campus
Main Building (SA103)
250-762-5445