Past Events

Burnout is among the most widely-studied of occupational mental health outcomes, but is it the one that impacts the veterinary team the most? Jen Perret, a veterinarian and current PhD Candidate in the Population Medicine department, will present the latest findings on mental health in veterinarians and the veterinary team. Research into compassion fatigue, ethical conflict, and resilience provide new insights into the stressors that affect the profession, and potentially, a way forward.

Students, faculty and staff, join this interactive session to learn about the connection between our food habits and mental well-being. You will learn specific tips and tools that can be helpful in managing stress, anxiety, low energy, and difficulties with concentration and focus.  Join us and you might even get a healthy snack! Please register in advance.

Please register for this session in advance. The session will discuss an on-going research project that investigates instructors' perspectives on student mental health. This project seeks to frame the learning environments of undergraduate students as a structural factor that can alleviate or contribute to mental health stressors in their lives. 

Come and experience the benefits of meditation and mindfulness from an experienced facilitator, Blakie Sahay. This session will be a 20-minute facilitated meditation practice to calm your mind and body, followed by a short reflection. Please let us know if you're able to make it.

Wake up and start your day with this water workout sure to improve your aerobic capacity, fl exibility, and strength while reducing the effects of impact on the joints.

Join Ella Nunes, Founder of Wax and Fire Co. in creating your own unique scents and pouring your own natural soy candles. Everyone will pour and take​ home one 4oz candle of your own creation. These make great gifts for Mother’s Day or gifts to yourself! Registration is required, as materials will be purchased for participants.

Join Thrive in the Workplace Project Coordinator Samantha as she leads you through a unique workplace wellness workshop. We will focus on how to improve team dynamics, communication, and our own personal emotional intelligence using effective self-care strategies for school, work, and home. Then, we'll test our knowledge using quizzes on the Thrive in the Workplace app, becoming Thrive certified in workplace wellness along the way. Hope to see you there! Please register here.

Jackie Roberge will join MindWell-U’s Geoff Soloway to discuss responding vs. reacting to stress. In this webinar, we will explore:​ The effects of stress on body and mind How thoughts and emotions are created  The 4 stages of conscious change and how to apply them How to own our emotions and be able to respond vs. react by using a simple yet powerful 4-step process Learn more and register: https://www.mindwellu.com/webinars

Craig Leonard, Consultant with Organization and Management Solutions, will lead a workshop to focus on how to reframe failure in a way that can promote success and well-being. Attendees will learn how to encourage failing productively and practice strategies to learn and grow from failure. Please register in advance.

Learn about the rich history of the University of Guelph and the built environment that bears the names of those who have made invaluable contributions to it. Through the story-telling and narration of UofG alumna and current staff member, Dr. Lisa Cox, you will hear about the rich history of student experiences, architecture, research & innovation, and significant individuals that have shaped every part of the University’s evolution.