Black Student Support and Healing Space

Join other Black students to connect, discuss, and share. Session topics are broad and can range from identifying personal goals and achievements to reflecting on collective experiences. 

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About

The goal of the group is to offer support and create community with other Black students at SFU. Sessions are hybrid and take place both on Zoom and in person at the SOCA Black Student Support Centre.

Upcoming Sessions

  • October 25 from 2:30 - 4 pm. Candle Making - A self-care practice
    This workshop is about having fun in a safe space. The art of candle-making will be shared, along with how this practice can help students take care of themselves. Material will be provided - please bring an apron to protect your clothing. Register today.
    Location - SOCA Black Student Support Centre | SUB Room 1430 (Student Union Building). Space Capacity - 10 people. 
  • November 8 from 2:30 - 4 pm. Yoga Stretches - A self-care practice
    This workshop is about having fun in a safe space while learning how to reduce anxiety and increase movement. The art of yoga will be shared, with simple stretches one can do in the morning or at night to relax the body and take care of yourself. Please bring a yoga mat to participate in the workshop. Register today.
    Location - SUB Dance Rehearsal Room. Space Capacity - 10 people.
  • End of Semester Celebration (Date and Time - TBA) - Learning Distress Tolerance Skills

How do I join?

Email tricia_williams@sfu.ca to register for as many sessions as you are interested in. 

Fall 2024 Schedule

Sessions will be held bi-weekly on Fridays.

Location Options
  • Hybrid: SOCA Black Student Support Centre | SUB Room 1430 (Student Union Building)
  • Zoom (Link provided after registration)

Tricia-Kay Williams is also available to Black SFU students and recent alumni for ongoing, one-to-one counselling (for a maximum of 10 sessions / per issue).

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About the Facilitator

Tricia-Kay Williams

Tricia-Kay Williams has a BA degree in Psychology from the York University in Toronto O.N. and an MA degree in Counselling Psychology at the Adler University in Vancouver B.C. Tricia has extensive experience counselling individuals and families and is skilled in treating: Trauma, Anxiety, Transitional/Career and Relational issues. She is also an active community and social services professional who worked for some years as a Residential Youth Worker. Tricia is an advocate for anti-racism that affects BIPOC individuals and consults with organizations to foster a more anti-racist approach. Tricia is the owner of a counselling practice called Metamorphose Counselling and is the host of a YouTube channel called Meta Transitions.