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Mindfulness and Mitigating the Response to Stress

Mindfulness helps to decrease stress, increase resilience, improve personal productivity, develop connections with others, and augment the ability to experience more joy and peace. This webinar will focus on understanding mindfulness and will assist participants in practicing techniques that can be implemented into everyday life at work and at home. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics!

Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress

"Steps to Supporting a Colleague in Distress" is a guide for staff and faculty to equip themselves with the skills to be able to recognize signs of distress, respond, and refer to appropriate resources. This training is intended to accompany the guide to support staff and faculty in gaining confidence and equipping themselves with the skills necessary to support their colleagues who are experiencing distress. 

safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training

Designed by Living Works, safeTALK is a 3.5-hour alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. This training includes understanding of the importance of suicide alertness, learning to identify ways people invite help, and how to connect those who need help with resources when they are at risk.

Take Your Break Event for All Employees

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the UC courtyard or the OVC Cafeteria between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. for a free hot beverage. An assortment of delicious snacks will also be available! Bring along your colleagues. This opportunity is available for all U of G employees.

Understanding Anxiety and Depression

Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health Registration Registration is closed. Questions? Email wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca

U of G on Tour: Get to know your campus Athletics & Recreation Facilities!

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!

Wellness Friday: Understanding and Preventing Burnout

For many individuals these days, work demands have increased and ongoing global, local and personal stressors and impacts feel constant. These heightened levels of stress and uncertainty can begin to take a toll on one’s mental health, and in some cases, lead to burnout. This one hour webinar will help participants increase their understanding of burnout, recognize personal and workplace risk factors, and provide self-care and resiliency strategies to mitigate the impact on themselves, others and the workplace. Facilitator Facilitators from Homewood Health

Learn to Lift for Staff Wednesdays Starts

Sessions run Sep 25, 2024 - Oct 30, 2024, Wednesdays Noon - 1:00 PM Looking to begin your fitness journey? This program is designed to teach you proper use of resistance machines and free weights safely, aiming to help you feel confident and see results. All sessions take place in the NRG Zone, our NEW training studio. This space provides a more private training experience, creating a safe learning environment. All skills and identities are welcome. * Registration after 1st class requires approval from the Program Supervisor. 6 sessions.

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