About the group
This group is designed for students seeking to develop the important skills needed for healthy, meaningful relationships. Through a focus on self-awareness, communication, values, boundaries, conflict resolution, and navigating grief and goodbyes, participants will gain practical tools to improve how they connect with themselves and others. Whether you’re looking to build new friendships, deepen existing relationships, or better manage difficult emotions and conversations, this supportive space will help you grow both personally and relationally.
This is a drop-in group so students are free to attend as many or as few sessions as they may need.
Group session topics include:
- Foundations of healthy relationships
- Self-awareness and emotional regulation in relationships
- Communication skills that build connection
- Conflict resolution and boundaries
- Grief and goodbyes
Eligibility
To participate, you must be a student of UBC Vancouver and have availability to attend our group sessions.
Group session details
The next anticipated offering of Strengthening Connections will be Summer 2026. Please check back here for additional session details in Spring 2026.
How to register
If you are already working with a UBC health professional such as a wellness advisor, counsellor, physician, or nurse practitioner, they can register you for the group.
Registration closes the day before the start of each group session, or earlier if the session is full. Instructions for joining the meeting will be emailed to registered students one day before the session.
Register for group sessions through the booking portal below. Select “Counselling – Counselling Services” from the list of Counselling options.