Student Notices

The Counselling & Psychological Service (CAPS), under the Division of Student Services & Development (DSSD), welcomes you to the start of a new semester year.  Whether you wish to make a virtual appointment for yourself with a counsellor to check in, or to learn some mindfulness for stress management, CAPS invites you to make a commitment to taking extra care of yourself so you can put your best foot forward this semester. Email CAPS at counsellor@sta.uwi.edu if you have any questions or for more information.

Counselling services remain virtual at this time. The CAPS is open Mondays to Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last appointment at 4 p.m.) throughout the year. Students can request an appointment or seek information by emailing counsellor@sta.uwi.edu or via the website: https://sta.uwi.edu/dssd/counselling and clicking “appointments with a counsellor”

Thoughtful Thursdays The Counselling and Psychological Services Department (CAPS) invites all students to attend its new Thoughtful Thursdays sessions, that will be held on the first Thursday of each month at 2 p.m.  

Take an hour to make a difference. Come unwind with relaxation strategies & guided meditation; hear about coping strategies; and share your own concerns and wellness questions for discussion & feedback.  Email counsellor@sta.uwi.edu for more information 

Schedule: 

• 5th May: Self-care in difficult times 

Safe Space Open to students only, whether a member or an ally of the LGBTQ community. Email safespaceUWI@gmail.com for info. Flyer at: https://sta.uwi.edu/dssd/sites/default/files/dssd/documents/Safe%20Space.pdf

Virtual walk-ins Each Thursday, online registration opens at 9 a.m. till noon, and consultations start from 1 p.m. Email counsellor@sta.uwi.edu for info. Flyer at: https://sta.uwi.edu/dssd/sites/default/files/dssd/images/Ivory%20Illustrated%20Brain%20Hiring%20Poster_0.pdf