The Office of Learner Affairs (OLA) offers personal counselling services to a variety of medical education learners in the following programs: MD, MD/PhD, Medical Radiation Sciences (MRA), Physician Assistant (PA), Occupational Therapy (OS&OT) and Post Graduate Medical Education (Residency and Fellowship).
Our Learner Life Specialists (LLS) provide confidential individual counselling, system navigation and support to learners on both the St. George and Mississauga campuses. The primary goal of the LLS is to support learners through their academic journey. Learner Life Specialists often support learners with self-care strategies, relationship issues, and work/life balance. LLS’s are trained mental health professionals with graduate degrees in either social work, counseling psychology or occupational therapy. There is no cost to see a Learner Life Specialist.
Discussed topics may include, but are not restricted to, the following:
Depression/depressed mood
Anxiety
Interpersonal/relationship difficulties
Difficulties in self-esteem and/or identity
Stress
Adjustment/transition
Addictions
Grief and loss
Past or current emotional, physical or sexual abuse
Balancing professional and personal priorities
Loneliness and homesickness
Family issues
Attention and concentration difficulties
Issues about sex and sexuality
Disordered eating/body image
Self-harm/cutting/risky behaviour
Problems with sleep
Physical health issues
Anger
To meet with a Learner Life Specialist (LLS) complete the book an appointment form.
