Past Events

Does it take a long time to fall asleep or to sleep? Is your mind racing in bed?   Join us to learn what sleep researchers recommend as the most effective drug-free strategies to get better, restful sleep.  Research shows that the use of sleeping pills changes your sleep structure and can generate insomnia. This session includes information on the: 

Developed by the Mental Health Commission Canada, this 2-day certification course focuses on the four most common mental health disorders including substance-related, mood-related, anxiety and trauma-related, and psychotic disorders.

As we continue to navigate many global, national, local or personal crises, many have become numb or indifferent to the challenges we face and manage on a daily basis. Many have entered a state of ‘rinse and repeat’ with a lack of simple motivation or enthusiasm. This state of stagnation with feelings of emptiness is known as languishing. This one-hour webinar will help employees better understand languishing while providing self-care strategies that promote resilience. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health

Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness @ Work. Helmets are recommended and staff and faculty should bring their U of G cards. Attendees will need to sign a waiver before entering the rink. Skate Rentals are available at Gryph's Locker in the arena. $10 per rental. See more info on the Athletics & Recreation website.   

Learn techniques and tips to decrease the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety

Practicing self-compassion is sometimes viewed as being self-indulgent, self-absorbed or letting ourselves off easy. In fact, self-compassion enables us to evaluate our experiences more rationally and also kicks in to help us develop more effective solutions for making things better. Research shows that practicing self-compassion is a powerful tool for motivation and is strongly related to psychological well-being, including increased life satisfaction and resilience and decreased anxiety and depression.

Exchange Series Presented by GenEQ Have you been looking for a supportive community to help with your professional development? Not sure where to go, who to talk to, or maybe a little intimidated?  Faculty, staff and graduate students who identify as women, gender diverse, or as allies, are invited to participate in the GenEQ’s inaugural Exchange Series (UofG’s Gender Equity Initiative).  

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience!

This Decreasing Headaches program includes ideas from the Menninger Clinic, the University of South Carolina Medical School's Headache Program, the New England Institute for Behavioral Medicine's headache program, the St. Louis University School of Medicine's headache clinic and chronic pain clinics. This educational program is meant to be a basic introduction to headache management with the primary goal of developing a comprehensive personal headache and pain management plan. Daily practice of techniques is very strongly recommended.

Women, Work, & Wellness Presents: Laughter and Liberation: Sharing our Embarrassing Stories! Sharing stories, holding space, and being human together. Join us as we start our 2024/25 WWW season and turn humiliation into humour! Sharing embarrassing stories frees us from shame and embarrassment and makes us feel less alone, realize our common humanity and laugh out loud – together! We got this idea from episode 116 of the We Can Do Hard Things podcast (Jyll’s favourite podcast!), which was hilarious and so liberating.