Past Events

The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep ! They experience more difficulty falling asleep and sleep may be disturbed by hot flashes, sleep disorders, poor health, anxiety, depression, and worrying. This workshop outlines why Minarik's report on recent sleep research directs health professionals to change from past trends of hormones-only solutions when addressing sleep changes at mid-life.

This practical and interactive session provides participants with the principles and tools of positive parenting focused on children's skills in social development and well-being. Participants will also get an opportunity to review and discuss strategies for bringing positive parenting into the home. Facilitator: Homewood Health

Taking regular breaks during the work day can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the UC, Centre Six, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for a free medium coffee, tea, or hot chocolate from Tim Hortons. Bring along your colleagues.  This opportunity is available for all U of G employees. Do you work on the night shift?  Look for information on our Take Your Break on Winter Break -  Night Shift activity.

Taking regular breaks during your work shift can help you de-stress and re-charge. Stop by the Summerlee Science Atrium at 12:30 a.m. for a free medium coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. Bring along your colleagues.  All night-shift employees are welcome!  

Much of our lives are dominated by the spoken and written word, which requires us to articulate what we think, feel, and believe. By allowing ourselves to express through the visual language of art (which simply requires a willingness to be open and playful), we can learn more about ourselves, care for our thoughts, emotions, and overall wellness in a creative, renewing way. In this workshop:

Bring your lunch for this fascinating noon hour talk on gardening with special guest John Reinhart, Grounds Manager at U of G.  Everyone welcome.   Door prizes!

In today’s high pressure work environments resilience is considered a necessary attribute that enables individuals to thrive in the face of everyday work-pressures and stresses. Building and maintaining resilience is an ongoing process that requires time, effort and engagement in thoughtful behaviours that can help you let go and move forward.

Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act gives the responsibility to a worker member of the Joint Health and Safety committee or Health and Safety Representative to conduct inspections of the physical conditions of the workplace. Successful workplace inspections follow recognized steps and knowing what to look for and why is critical when conducting workplace inspections. Participants will have an introduction into hazard identification and gain an understanding of how workplace inspections are conducted at University of Guelph workplaces.

he ability to have difficult conversations is an essential skill that enables us to clear the air so that we can be productive at work. With practice, this skill can be developed. Difficult conversations tend to be associated with a negative outcome or a confrontation; but there are ways to have a difficult conversation that has a productive outcome. Productive doesn’t mean agreement; it means a change for the collective good.