Level Up: Eco-grief Support Group Project

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Registered Psychologist
(2)
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Preferred learners
  • Alberta, Canada
  • Academic experience or paid work
Categories
Healthcare Humanities Education Social sciences
Skills
peer support psychology research
Project scope
What is the main goal for this project?

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.

What tasks will learners need to complete to achieve the project goal?

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
How will you support learners in completing the project?

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.

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