Level Up: Eco-grief Support Group Project

Closed
Registered Psychologist
(2)
3
Project
Academic experience or paid work
160 hours of work total
Learner
Alberta, Canada
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Healthcare Humanities Education Social sciences
Skills
peer support psychology research
Details

Positions available: 1-2 students (estimated 160 hour project). Individuals or teams of 2 are encouraged to apply.

Wellness and Psychological Services is seeking 1-2 students to engage in a project that involves exploring the topic of eco-grief and the impact on the student population. This position involves conducting and synthesizing evidence-based research to create materials that teach students practical skills to manage their experiences of eco-grief.

Deliverables

This project entails, but is not limited to:

  • Engaging in a literature review on eco-grief support groups to identify best practices
  • Using existing research to develop a manual for an eco-grief peer-support group for university students
  • Identifying exercises, topics and psychoeducational tools to support facilitation of an eco-grief support group
  • Creating engaging content to stimulate interest from a university student audience
Mentorship

The selected candidates will be communicating directly with Helena Dayal for guidance, instruction, and support. This may occur via email, phone, videoconferencing, or in-person meetings. The secondary contact would be Sydney Bennell.

About the company

Company
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Education, Hospital, health, wellness & medical

The Coalition for Harm Reduction at MacEwan (CHARM) is a collaboration between campus and community members who have common goals to support MacEwan University students and community members through a coordinated harm reduction approach.