CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU Naloxone September 24, 2024
CBC's Daybreak Kamloops visits the Wellness Centre on campus to learn more about the university's naloxone program. Story begins at 1:42:10.
Tag: wellness
My Cariboo Now | Health services expanded for youth at Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake campus July 30, 2024
Students and youth can go to TRU Williams Lake campus for health services. The service, in partnership with the Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin, is open at the…
Academica | TRU, Foundry partnership expands health services for Williams Lake youth July 25, 2024
TRU and the Foundry Cariboo Chilcotin have established a two-year partnership to provide youth with access to more health services in Williams Lake. “This partnership…
Featured, News releases, Williams Lake
TRU and Foundry partnership expands health services for Williams Lake youth July 22, 2024
WILLIAMS LAKE – Thompson Rivers University (TRU) students now have access to additional health services at the Williams Lake campus through a partnership with the…
Castanet | TRU naloxone training, education ongoing for years with new provincial guidelines on horizon June 28, 2024
While new provincial guidelines on overdose training and education are set to be introduced at post-secondary institutions across BC this fall, Wellness Co-ordinator Chelsea Corsi says TRU…
CBC Daybreak Kamloops | TRU student stress April 2, 2024
This is the final week of classes in the winter term at TRU. Senior Wellness Centre Coordinator Chelsea Corsi and a few students speak with…
Radio NL | TRU WolfPack opens new Sports Legacy Fund High Performance Training Centre October 25, 2023
The TRU WolfPack has officially opened the Sports Legacy Fund High Performance Training Centre. Curtis Atkinson, director of athletics and recreation, says the space will…
Faculty of Student Development
How to prepare for a doctor's appointment October 23, 2023
Visiting a doctor can be an overwhelming experience. If you’re feeling rushed, nervous, intimidated or embarrassed, you might leave the appointment feeling like you didn’t…
Sun Peaks Independent News | Getting the scoop on Sun Peaks bear poop May 26, 2023
Olivier Jumeau, a recent graduate from the geography department, is researching the diet of back bears living in Sun Peaks. "Scat analysis is a really…
Castanet Kamloops | Kamloops doctor plans to start family practice after childhood in foster care May 25, 2023
Alum Dr. Rachel Cook says her experiences in foster care have informed her desire to go into family practice. Read more
Faculty of Education and Social Work
Creating consent curriculum May 4, 2023
An initiative co-founded by TRU faculty to support conversations with youth and young adults about consent, communication and sexualized violence prevention leads to a pilot…
Faculty of Student Development
Understanding BC’s stance on the decriminalization of drugs March 16, 2023
British Columbia's provincial health officer declared a public health emergency in 2016 due to the alarming number of drug-related deaths. In 2020 alone, 1,546 deaths…
Faculty of Student Development
Making a canine connection: Tips for Therapy Dog Thursdays January 11, 2023
Student Wellness Ambassador and Storyteller Samiul Khan was curious but nervous about Therapy Dog Thursdays and wanted to learn how to connect in a way…
Faculty of Student Development
Why naloxone training matters: A student's perspective November 21, 2022
The opioid crisis in British Columbia has been growing since 2012, with more toxic and unregulated drugs entering communities across the province. According to recent…
Faculty of Student Development
Overcoming office hour anxiety January 26, 2022
When it comes to attending your instructor’s office hours, it can be especially daunting when you’re not sure how to approach the material. Do you…
Faculty of Student Development
Mental health strategies for the holiday season December 22, 2021
Pamela Fry is the Wellness Program Coordinator - Suicide Prevention and works to create meaningful, sustainable, and appropriate support for TRU students. Whether you are…
Featured, Indigenous Education, Research and Graduate Studies, School of Nursing
Award supports Indigenous health-care professionals December 6, 2021
A team of TRU grant holders are the proud recipients of the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Reach Award for their Participatory Indigenous Nursing…
Faculty of Student Development
Consent education for the next generation June 8, 2021
Consent is an integral aspect of relationship building. Respecting boundaries, asking for permission and gaining a deeper understanding of comfort levels can undeniably benefit people's…
Faculty of Student Development
Navigating consent in the digital age May 13, 2021
As technology has evolved, so too has the way we navigate romantic relationships. From the development of the first dating website Kiss.com in 1994 to…
Faculty of Student Development
Reset your life with breathwork practices April 30, 2021
Want to improve concentration, manage stress and have a more balanced life? Student Storyteller Simran Kaur was looking for meaningful techniques and solutions, so she…
