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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.
About
Black Student Support and Healing Space is a group for Black students to connect, chat, and share with Registered Clinical Counsellor, Tricia-Kay Williams.
Upcoming Sessions
- January 31 | 2:30 - 3.30 PM | The Negative Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Wellbeing
Explore strategies for creating supportive communities and safe spaces to enhance resilience and academic success for Black students facing isolation.
- March 14 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Financial and Academic Pressure and their impact on Student Academic Success
Explore strategies to cope with financial and academic pressures, advocate for yourself, and achieve lasting success and well-being.
- April 4 | 2:30 - 3:30PM | What is the Difference between Anxiety and Stress?
Discover self-care techniques and mindfulness practices that promote healthier coping mechanisms and enhance mental well-being.
How do I join?
Email tricia_williams@sfu.ca to register for as many sessions as you are interested in.
SPRING 2025 Schedule
January 31, March 14 and April 4 | 2.30 - 3.30 PM
Location SOCA Black Student Support Centre | SUB Room 1430 (Student Union Building)
Tricia-Kay Williams is also available to Black ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students and recent alumni for ongoing, one-to-one counselling. Email Tricia to book a session: triciaw@sfu.ca
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 and is the host of a YouTube channel called .