Past Events

Listen to your body's anxiety signals...  and respond using powerful strategies to calm down the uncomfortable sensations...    This group program meets once a week for 3 weeks to develop and practice skills in decreasing the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.

On Friday Feb 28th after work, Wellness@Work has partnered with Brass Taps to host a FREE TRIVIA NIGHT for faculty and staff. There will be: FREE FOOD – Brass Taps is providing complimentary appetizer platters for groups Drink specials – No pressure to have a drink though! Prizes for the winning teams Trivia will start at 5pm, but you can show up anytime after work.  Maximum of 8 people per team (no minimum).

The labyrinth is available for anyone to drop-by and walk through. No registration required. 

In this session you will develop your understanding and application of the 3 core practices of GOAL 2.0 – CONNECT, ADAPT and ALIGN. We will focus on the development and practice of the following skills:

 Is going to the refrigerator your   # 1   stress management strategy ?     Many physiological and emotional stress factors push us to eat...   even when we're not hungry! But WHY ? This evening workshop provides information about these stress factors,

Do you miss the good old days on the playground? We have the solution for you, Recess League runs weekly with a random sport picked each time inspired by school yard games. Recess League is a great way to have a mental wellness break in the middle of the work or school day! Examples of sports that are played in Recess League are 3-on-3 Basketball, Kickball, Nerf, Ultimate Frisbee, Scooter Dodge-ball, and so many more! There is no previous experience required. 

GOAL 2.0 Master Class for Employees Today’s Topic: Opening up:  How to ask for and/or receive feedback as an opportunity for learning

Powerful Speaking  “Women often undermine their power by speaking in “out of power ways.” How you speak — from the words you use to how you string them together— makes a huge impact on how you’re perceived which, in turn, profoundly impacts the influence you build, doors you open, and the success of your career.”   http://www.forbes.com/sites/margiewarrell/2018/04/03/women-how-to-use-power-language-to-stand-out-grow-presence-and-get-ahead/ 

The two greatest triggers of Irritable Bowel symptoms and altered gastrointestinal function are... STRESS and DIET.  

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, leads 1 hour long walks every Wednesday year-round.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   Please check the Arboretum's Facebook and Instagram page for a notice if the weekly walk is cancelled due to weather.  For further information contact Sally at scheun06@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363.