The Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre

Bonnie Samson, BScN, RN, NP at the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. She will be at the Student Learning Commons Wednesday April 2 from 12 noon to 1pm. Students can stop in for a chat.

Healthy Minds ns

Student Wellness Kits are now available for pickup at the CBU Library Study Rooms.

These kits are designed to support student well-being by providing helpful resources and items to manage stress and promote mental health.

Introducing Our Mental Health Specialist

Chris Bourque, MSW, RSW, Clinical Specialist Mental Health Counsellor at the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. He will be at the Student Learning Commons Wednesday March 31 from 12 noon to 1pm. Students can stop in for a chat. 

Andrea Weyman, MSW, RSW Clinical Specialist Mental Health Counsellor at the Nancy Dingwall Health and Counselling Centre. She will be at the Student Learning Commons Wednesday March 31 from 12 noon to 1pm. Students can stop in for a chat.

Connect with Healthy Minds NS!

The Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre staff will be at the Student Learning Commons every day from 12–1 PM to talk to students about mental wellness and the online resources available at Healthy Minds US.

We will be at a table on the following days:
March 30 & 31, April 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 10.

Power Peer Support Group 💜

Need a space to talk, connect, and feel heard?
Join our Power Peer Support Group — where real conversations happen and support is always there.

🕒 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 Multiversity Room (next to the library)
📅 March 26 (Thursday)

💬 Share your story
🤝 Find support
💪 Grow stronger together

🍕 Free pizza included!

Come as you are — you belong here.

YouAreNotAlone

🌸 Find Your Circle 💕

Join us for conversations that inspire, activities that relax, and connections that last. Whether you want to talk, listen, or just unwind — you’re welcome here.

📅 March 24
⏰ 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 Multiversity Room

💫 Let’s grow together

🌊 Be the Change. Step In. Speak Up.

Join our Waves of Change: Bystander Intervention Training and learn how to recognize harmful situations, understand consent, and safely support others.

📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
⏰ 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 CE320

✨ Free pizza, prizes & certificate included!

Spots are limited — don’t miss out!
👉 Register now through the link/QR code

CBU StudentLife

💙 Power Peer Support Group 💙

Looking for a supportive space on campus? Join us for the Power Peer Support Group — a welcoming and safe environment where students can connect, share experiences, and support one another 🤝

🕒 Time: 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📅 Date: Thursday, 19 March
📍 Location: Multiversity Room (next to the library)

This group is open to all students and is facilitated by a trained student leader. Each week, different topics around well-being, stress, and student life are discussed in a respectful and inclusive setting.

✨ Share your story
✨ Learn from others
✨ Build connections
✨ Grow stronger together

🍕 Pizza will be provided!

Come as you are — everyone is welcome 💙

💙 Power Peer Support Group is Here! 💙

Looking for a safe space to share, connect, and grow? 🌱
Join us for a supportive session where every voice matters and every story counts.

🗓 12 March | Thursday
⏰ 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 Multiversity Room (Next to the Library)

✨ Share your story
✨ Find support
✨ Lift each other up
✨ Step out stronger

All students are welcome! Come build resilience, positivity, and excellence together.

🍕 Pizza will be provided!

💗 Women’s Group

Looking for a welcoming space to connect, share, and support one another? Join our Women’s Group for meaningful conversations, relaxing activities, and a chance to build friendships in a supportive community.

✨ Enjoy activities like nail painting, wellness exercises, and open discussions.
🍕 Pizza will be provided!

📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM
📍 CC – MTVR Multiversity Room (Next to the Library)

Open to anyone who identifies as female. Come relax, connect, and grow together.

Hosted by The Nancy Dingwall Health & Counselling Centre

CBUEvents

🌊 Waves of Change: Bystander Intervention Training for Staff & Faculty

⚠️ Spots are limited — pre-registration is appreciated!

Join the workshop to learn how to:
• Recognize harmful situations
• Understand consent
• Safely intervene as a bystander to help create a safer campus

📅 Tuesday, March 10, 2026
⏰ 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 Kehoe Multi-Purpose Room

🍽 Lunch provided

🎤 Facilitator: Cameron Smith
Provincial Sexual Violence Prevention Education Coordinator

📩 To register: [email protected]