Workshops and Certificate Programs in Vaughan | Psychologist-Led Programs

Counselling Services for York Region offers workshops and certificate programs in Vaughan, Ontario designed to support academic success, skill development, and long-term performance. These psychologist-led programs are grounded in evidence-based research and support students and professionals in high school, college, university, post-graduate studies, and career-related endeavours.

Our workshops focus on practical strategies that improve learning, organization, motivation, and stress management. Programs are suitable for individuals seeking structured skill-building support outside of traditional counselling.

Time Management Workshop – Vaughan, Ontario

The Time Management Workshop in Vaughan is designed for high school students, post-secondary students, and professionals who want to improve productivity, reduce stress, and develop healthier habits. This psychologist-led workshop draws on research-based strategies related to time management, decision-making, and behavioural change.

Participants learn to identify patterns of time mismanagement and develop practical tools to support academic, career, and personal success.

Workshop Topics Include:

• Understanding where time is lost
• Motivation and task initiation
• Overcoming procrastination
• Planning and prioritization
• Shifting and assigning time effectively
• Starting and completing projects
• Goal setting and sub-dividing tasks
• Evidence-based time management strategies

Total Workshop Cost: $400 (1 hour)

Certificate of Participation Provided

Study Skills and Memorization Certificate Program – Vaughan, Ontario

The Study Skills and Memorization Certificate Program in Vaughan is designed for students entering high school, college, or university. This psychologist-led program teaches empirically validated learning and memory strategies that help students prepare for exams, retain information more effectively, and reduce academic stress.

Regardless of academic discipline, participants gain practical tools that support confidence, efficiency, and enjoyment in learning.

Workshop Curriculum Includes:

• Understanding exam and test anxiety
• Relaxation and stress-reduction strategies
• Optimizing the study environment
• Effective note-taking techniques
• Speed reading and comprehension strategies
• Passive versus active learning
• Priming the brain for studying
• Mental mapping and visual learning techniques
• Memory strategies for speeches, stories, and text
• Encoding specificity and recall improvement
• Maintaining attention and focus
• Scientific memorization strategies supported by research

Total Certificate Program Cost: $400 (1 hour)

Certificate of Participation Provided

Participant Feedback

"This workshop has helped my child in so many ways. He now enjoys studying and is less frustrated with the material. Since participating in the study skills program, his grades have improved, he has more time to enjoy his hobbies, and he's a lot happier."

— Lisa Mangapani, Vaughan, Ontario

"My child went from two different people after your program. I can't begin to explain how much this means to me. I've spent thousands of dollars on tutors, but they haven't been able to bring my child to this level before. Today, she is a much stronger and well-rounded student."

— Julie K., Toronto, Ontario

Workshops and Learning Support in Vaughan and York Region

Our workshops and certificate programs support individuals and families across Vaughan, Maple, Woodbridge, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, and York Region. Programs are led by a registered clinical psychologist and designed to complement academic, educational, and career goals.

For more information about workshops or to inquire about availability, please visit our contact page.