On January 25, 2024, IPAC, with naming support from LingYu International Psychology Center, co-hosted a Light Mental Wellness Social Connection Event with the University of Toronto Muhe Psychology Club. The event was held at the University of Toronto.
IPAC would also like to extend its sincere thanks to Fantuan Delivery for their generous sponsorship and support of this event.
During this Intimate Relationships Roundtable, facilitated by IPAC’s professional counsellors, participants explored non-violent communication skills and healthy emotional expression, deepening their understanding of intimate relationships. The session began with a personality test–based icebreaker, creating a relaxed atmosphere that helped participants gradually feel more connected.
Through guided activities, counsellors supported participants in clarifying their emotional needs through self-expression and recognizing that individuals express love in different ways. Participants were encouraged to view communication as a bridge for understanding one another’s needs, fostering greater empathy and mutual respect in relationships.
IPAC recognizes that for international students studying abroad, building social connections and adapting to a new cultural environment are essential aspects of overall wellbeing. Through thoughtfully designed programs like this, IPAC not only helps students develop deeper self-awareness, but also provides a safe and supportive space to explore topics such as non-violent communication, intimacy, and emotional connection.
Through these initiatives, IPAC aims to promote mental wellbeing, support emotional growth during transitional periods, and help international students integrate into their new environment while building meaningful and supportive social networks.
The concluding OH Card–based roundtable invited participants to assign diverse meanings to love through abstract imagery, opening up new emotional perspectives. By integrating art-based expression with gentle exploration of the subconscious, IPAC’s professional counsellors guided participants step by step in learning to identify emotions, deepen mutual understanding, and cultivate healthy emotional connections.
