Support Groups

Roots & Resilience 

Roots & Resilience is a weekly art-based therapy support group open to UBC students and community members of all genders who have experienced or are experiencing gender-based and/or sexualized violence.   

Throughout this group, we will use a variety of art mediums to explore shared experiences, build community to foster healing and empowerment. We support each survivor to engage in the group in a way that feels comfortable to them and meets where they are at in their individual healing journey. No artistic expertise is required to join and enjoy the group!  

The group will run on Tuesdays from 5:00 – 7:00 PM in the Nest.  

All groups will be confidential. Confidentiality and community agreements will be outlined in the beginning of groups to facilitate the safest possible space for all service users.   

Submit an intake form here.  
 

Bend & Mend 

Bend & Mend is a weekly trauma-informed yoga group for UBC students and community members of all genders who have experienced sexualized violence. 

Whether you are brand new to yoga or have practiced before, this group is designed to be inclusive, non-judgmental, and rooted in care. This group is facilitated by trauma-informed instructors who honours each participant’s unique relationship with movement, stillness, and healing. You are never expected to show up a certain way. Simply come as you are, and we’ll meet you there. 

The group will run on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:30 PM in the LIFE Building.  

All groups will be confidential. Confidentiality and community agreements will be outlined in the beginning of groups to facilitate the safest possible space for all service users.   

Submit an intake form here. 

Support w/ Supper

Support w/ Supper is a weekly food and cooking support group offered in collaboration with the AMS Food Bank for UBC students and community members of all genders who have experienced or are experiencing sexualized violence and food insecurity.

Whether you are new to cooking or experienced, everyone is welcome. The group is designed to be accessible and deeply caring. Together, we will prepare and share meals, build practical cooking skills, and explore how food can support connection, nourishment, and healing. All ingredients and supplies will be provided, and a meal will be prepared and shared at every session.

The group will run on Fridays from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in the AMS Nest.

All groups will be confidential. Confidentiality and community agreements will be outlined in the beginning of groups to facilitate the safest possible space for all service users.

Submit an intake form here.

Contacts 

Ophelia Kehila (SASC Manager): OpheliaKehila@ams.ubc.ca