The Wilson School of Design and KPU are proudly introducing a new mindfulness program! This is a free program built to help students manage stress and anxiety and build resilience.
An initiative designed to support the wellbeing of emerging creatives is being rolled out at Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) this fall.
Mindful Campus will be activated at four post-secondary institutions across Canada, including KPU, where students in design and art, and beyond, will be supported in developing coping and resilience skills.
The program includes mindfulness videos offering students self-directed learning opportunities, a 13-session resilience program for students, daily recorded meditations, and a weekly 30-minute peer-led session.
Training for peer support students and university faculty and staff is also a part of the program, which aims to promote mental health wellbeing among post-secondary students.
Wilson School of Design is grateful for the opportunity to participate in this important initiative. Mental wellbeing is essential for students to succeed. By equipping our students with the right tools and skills to thrive, we can help them reach their creative potential
Andhra Goundrey — Dean, Wilson School of Design
Beginning Sept. 18, the first Mindful Campus course at KPU is an introduction to mindfulness. Registration is now open and will close a few days before the course start date. Weekly drop-in mindful gathering sessions begin Sept. 22.
The Public Health Agency of Canada is providing nearly $4 million in funding for the initiative.
