Creative Wellness Hive

Enjoy a creative break during your school day! The Living Room Community Art Studio has partnered with our university to give you a creative break and enjoy some self-care. All students are welcome to drop into our Ontario Tech Creative Wellness Hive to make some art and to learn about campus services.

Locations:

North Oshawa Campus Library | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Charles Hall, Second Floor Atrium | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Dates:

• Tuesday, September 29
• Tuesday, October 27
• Tuesday, November 24
• Wednesday, January 20
• Tuesday, February 23
• Tuesday, March 30

The Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Group provides support in the areas of emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness.

Sessions are conducted virtually on Wednesdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. 

Students may register for any of the three modules or for the full 24 week cycle. If you have questions about the DBT skills group, or you’d like to join, please email studentlifeline@ontariotechu.ca.

The distress tolerance module will start in fall 2026. We're accepting new students to the group. Please email and request a DBT intake. 

Join us for our Better Together wellness workshops! Enjoy reflection, creative expression or soothing meditation.

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Moments and Memories: 
The semesters fly by, but the memories don't have to. Join us for Moments and Memories to reflect on your student journey through journaling, and creative activities. Connect with fellow students and create keepsakes you'll look back on long after graduation.

• Date: Weekly on Tuesdays | October 13, 20, 27 and November 3, 17
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon

The Breath Break:
Need a break? Join us for Breath Break to unwind with guided meditation and breathing exercises, connect with others, and leave feeling calmer, more focused and ready to take on the rest of your day.

• Date: Weekly on Thursdays | October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and November 5
• Time: noon to 12:30 p.m. 

PeaceLove: 
Create, reflect and connect through the power of art. This group invites you to explore your emotions through creative expression, helping you better understand yourself while building confidence, connection, and mental wellness along the way.

• Dates: October 6 and November 3
• Times: 1 to 2:30 p.m.