Updated: October 29, 2020 9:00 AM
Register here to sign up for the NorQuest College 7 Cups of Tea listener training. You will be provided with additional in-house training, resources, and ongoing support from the wellness team as you take on this valuable role.
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Location: Room 1-101, Singhmar Centre for Learning Edmonton Campus
Phone: 780.644.6155
Fax: 780.644.6151
Email: wellness@norquest.ca
Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:30pm Appointments can be made in person or by phone.
Note: Student services are available to all NorQuest students but may not be delivered on site at all campuses.
Listeners are trained in active listening and then apply these learned skills as a 7 Cups of Tea listener. You will chat with members requesting a listener, and provide compassionate and empathic support.
You do not provide advice or tell a member what they should do. You help guide the member to finding their own solution to their problem. You may suggest additional resources or relevant services but your main role is to listen and reflect back to the member that they are heard, understood, and supported.
The time commitment for a listener can vary depending on how often you want to be active. We recommend being available a minimum of three hours a week.
After successfully completing the necessary training, you will be able to set your calendar with the days and times you are available.