UBC Okanagan Thrive Grants and Invitation to Partner Now Open
UBC Okanagan Thrive Grants & Invitation to Partner Now Open Thrive, UBC’s annual mental health literacy campaign, returns this November, and we’re inviting you to get involved! UBC Okanagan student groups, faculty, staff, and post-docs are invited to apply for up to $500 to host an event that supports mental health literacy and wellbeing at UBC. Applications are now open until October 9, 2026. […]
Courageous conversations to support sustainable work
How we communicate, advocate, and navigate tension in professional environments is foundational to building and sustaining a positive workplace culture. In this workshop, participants will learn how to approach challenging conversations with greater clarity, confidence, and empathy. In academic and leadership settings, where competing priorities and power dynamics can make speaking up feel difficult, developing […]
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
October 15 and 16 2026 In-person training for faculty and staff. At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to help prevent suicide by recognizing signs of risk, providing a skilled intervention, and developing a safety plan to keep someone alive. Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring your comfort and safety. Learn […]
Mindful Break
Join Registered Clinical Counsellor and former UBC researcher, Jan Klimas, PhD, for a community mindfulness session to practice moment-to-moment awareness. This series offers a space to continue or renew your mindfulness practice through guided meditation. This session involves a counsellor-led 20 minute mindfulness meditation. We will practice attentional focused meditation, body scan, and compassionate friendliness practice. Audience: All […]
The Working Mind Virtual: Mental Health Training for Managers
The Working Mind is an evidence-based mental health course designed to drive culture change by helping people, teams, and organizations build mental health awareness and understanding, break down stigma, strengthen communication skills, and improve resilience. It is a mental health training program designed to imitate a change in how you think, feel, and act about Mental Health. It includes easily applied […]
ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy
ADHD Peer Support with TideMinds Therapy A 7- week virtual program for ADHD or neurodiverse faculty and staff to build skills, share experiences, and create a supportive space for growth and understanding. Open now! Register for upcoming cohorts beginning in September 2026 or October 2026.
Faculty and Staff Sports Day
The annual Faculty & Staff Sports Day returns for an afternoon of connection, collaboration, and light-hearted competition, hosted by Human Resources and Recreation. This event is designed to bring colleagues together in an inclusive environment that prioritizes fun, teamwork and campus community. All UBC Okanagan graduate students, faculty and staff are welcome to join. More […]