Wellness Ambassadors are Concordia students like you, trained in peer support and active listening. Connect with them for resources, support and more!
Join a Peer Wellness Ambassador for active listening and peer support. Wellness Ambassadors can help you talk through an issue, or provide more resources on campus and beyond.
Peer Wellness Ambassadors are trained students, not psychologists or professional counsellors. They will not provide advice or personal opinions. You know your situation best. A Wellness Ambassador will help you explore what you would like to do and suggest potential resources that may be of help.
Questions? Contact cuwellness@concordia.ca
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please consult our emergency resources which are specifically equipped for immediate support and crisis response.
Drop-by our Zen Den locations to talk with a Peer Wellness Ambassador! They can refer you to wellness resources on campus, offer empathetic listening and support, or just hang out and chat.
Important Note:
“We attain a life that is balanced when we successfully integrate our fundamental needs, and our responsibilities to others, without sacrificing our mental, physical and spiritual well-being.”
“The mind and body work together to shape our overall well-being. Tuning in to what your body needs helps your mind stay clear and calm. It’s all about that balance for a happier you!"
“Nothing is more important than your mental well-being. Stop by and see us anytime, we are here to talk and support you!”
"I wish for you and me to be able to consistently practice and experience the kind of self-love that is spicy and warm and compassionate like drinking a chai hot chocolate in an exhausting chilly fall afternoon.
"And if you missed a day, there was always the next,
and if you missed a year, it didn’t matter,
the hills weren’t going anywhere,
the thyme and rosemary kept coming back,
the sun kept rising, the bushes kept bearing fruit—"
Jillian Ritchie
Wellness Coordinator
Jillian started at Concordia in 2018 as the Wellness Coordinator and manages the Peer Wellness Ambassador team, coordinates CU Wellness programming, runs mental health events and develops partnerships both on- and off-campus. Working with a diverse team of students and colleagues is an incredibly rewarding experience, and promoting wellness on campus is truly a passion.
We look forward to seeing you online or in one of the Zen Dens!
Jade-Isis Lefebvre (MA, Psy.D, Psychologist, OPQ)
Wellness Counsellor, on leave
Jade is a registered psychologist, yoga teacher and meditation teacher on the Counselling and Psychological Services and the CU Wellness team. She provides short-term therapy, workshops, prevention and outreach initiatives, trains peer supporters and builds educational wellness content. Her doctoral research focused on self-compassion and her therapeutic work is grounded in an integrative humanistic, third-wave CBT, attachment/trauma and compassionate approaches.
Dr. Lefebvre provides spaces for students to explore their experiences, develop their strengths and creatively connect to their authentic selves. Her works aims to empower students in implementing meaningful change, through gaining deeper understanding of personal narratives, values, meaning, relationships and our systems.
Anda Dragomir (PhD, Psychologist)
Wellness Counsellor
Anda is a registered clinical psychologist with extensive experience in cognitive behavioral therapy, specializing in schema therapy and chronic disease management. Employing a client-centered approach, Dr. Dragomir prioritizes collaborative communication to gain a deep understanding of her clients' unique experiences and empower them to overcome their challenges.
She has also designed and led workshops on health behavior change and stress management. In addition, Dr. Dragomir has lectured at universities in Canada and Ireland on research methods and health behavior change theories. This combination of practical experience and academic involvement underscores her commitment to advancing mental health practices and her passion for education and research.
Rudyard Pejo
Administrative Assistant for Peer Wellness Ambassadors
Rudy is a Filipino student studying in Human Relations & Psychology. He is also a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness. His unwavering passion revolves around offering support to individuals in need, and he is also deeply committed to fostering equity, diversity and inclusion. This is why he finds immense fulfillment in working with this exceptional team that promotes these essential values. Rudy's primary objective is to contribute to the destigmatization of mental health issues by recognizing the importance of open conversations and empathy. Through this advocacy, he strives to make a positive impact on the well-being of members of the Concordia community.
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