Invest in Your Well-being
The path through graduate studies is demanding, and the Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is committed to supporting your mental health and well-being every step of the way. We are proud to partner with experienced wellness providers who offer workshops and group sessions tailored specifically to the challenges graduate students face.
Explore the sessions offered by our partner MintOT to find the support you need to thrive academically and personally.
Meet Our Wellness Partners
MintOT: Helping you thrive at school and work
Tara Embrey and Melissa Beacom are occupational therapists (OTs) with more than 30 years’ combined experience in supporting graduate students to function and thrive. Prior to starting Mint OT, Melissa and Tara were employees at the University of Guelph within Student Wellness Services (SWS). During their tenure at the university, they created and researched a highly successful program for undergraduate and graduate students called Learning to Bounce (full report here). Now working in the community, Tara and Melissa focus their expertise on helping students get unstuck, find momentum, understand the underlying causes of perfectionism and procrastination and develop practical emotional learning skills to get through the ups and downs of the student experience.
- Have questions about their workshops? Contact them at: [email protected]
Upcoming Events & Workshops
Find a session that works for you.
| Date & Time | Workshop Title & Provider | Location | Bounce Registration Link | Gryphlife Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 21 – March 4th, 2026 • 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Co-working Café | Hybrid – The Lookout and MS Teams | MS Teams | |
| Wednesday, January 28 – March 4th, 2026 • 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | 5-week Grad Therapy Group | Hybrid – UC | [email protected] | |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 • 12:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Creating momentum and tackling procrastination | Hybrid – UC | https://www.bouncelife.com/events/695c03d741ac31dfa2ca023d | |
| Tuesday February 24th 2026 • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | When to work and when to rest: managing the emotional weight of the never-ending to-do list and lack of structure at grad school | Hybrid – The Lookout | https://www.bouncelife.com/events/695d679a2ef9269e83999759 |
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Investing in your mental health is one of the most important things you can do in graduate school. Explore all upcoming sessions and find the right fit for you on our full wellness calendar, powered by Bounce.
View the Full Calendar on Bounce
For any other general inquiries about GSA services, please email [email protected].