Future Ready Workshop Series

Developing Healthy Boundary and Relationships

This workshop aims to support FIC international students in developing confidence and practical strategies for navigating interpersonal situations while balancing cultural expectations, communication styles, and personal well-being.

By the end of the workshop, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of healthy boundaries and how cultural background, communication styles, and social expectations may influence boundary-setting
2. Identify respectful and effective ways to communicate personal needs, limits, and concerns
3. Develop confidence in navigating conversations with peers, professors, supervisors, and others in positions of authority
4. Learn practical communication strategies and example phrases for setting boundaries in a culturally sensitive and professional manner
5. Apply boundary-setting and communication skills through interactive practice and scenario-based discussion
6. Increase understanding of expectations and communication norms within Canadian academic and workplace environments
7. Identify SFU and FIC support resources available to students related to well-being, safety, and interpersonal concerns

Emphasis will be placed on developing healthy relationships, increasing confidence in communication, understanding expectations within Canadian academic and workplace contexts, and recognizing campus resources available to support student well-being and safety.

This workshop will be taking place on Wednesday, July 22nd at 12:30-1:30PM in Room 2030 at FIC.