A grant received by a counselling therapist at Brandon University will let her offer a new program for neurodiverse students at BU.
Marsha Harris applied for and received a grant from the Suicide Prevention Implementation Network (SPIN) to cover the costs of offering a Mindful Self-Compassion group.
She says that Mindful Self-Compassion programs can support neurodiverse students in fostering self-acceptance, promoting resilience, promoting new coping skills to manage emotional responses, and reducing internalized stigma.
“SPIN has supported me in developing several projects at BU over the years,” Harris said. “They provided financial support for the development and facilitation of the first horticulture therapy group offered at BU, they have also provided funding for Movies for Mental Health events for multiple years. SPIN’s support has provided me the opportunity to offer new mental health programming on campus over several years.”
This year’s grant includes support for workbooks and for a Saturday retreat for the group.
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