Past Events

As a psychotherapist and art therapist, Jazmine hears the words "Oh, I'm not creative," nearly everyday. In this workshop, Jazmine will share about the power of artmaking as a method of self-expression, self-care, and a pathway to learning more about one’s inner self, regardless of one's experience with art. With this guidance, you will practice connecting with your inner creativity (no matter how dormant it may be!) by making your own unique art piece to adorn your home or workplace.

This training will be reviewing muscular-skeletal disorders (MSDs), symptoms of MSDs, ergonomic risk factors, and solutions. As well as an in-depth review of how to properly set up your workstation, identify hazards and propose solutions, as well as tips for at work and at home. Facilitated by: Heather Sewell, Rehabilitation Specialist, Occupational Health and Wellness Please register in advance here, as space is limited.

Are your day to day tasks leaving you more exhausted than they should? Do you find yourself dreaming of a dramatic career shift or forgetting when you last felt truly relaxed? Join Ruthie for this exploration of what contributes to burn out and compassion fatigue, and how we can re-energize as individuals and communities to enjoy our work and home lives again.

Let loose with this fun full body workout that fuses strength training, Pilates-inspired movements and cardio moves with drumming.  Designed for all fitness levels. 

DO YOU WANT TO QUIT SMOKING CIGARETTES? The STOP program delivers research-based, cost-free smoking cessation workshops in local communities. Eligible participants will: Attend this educational session Receive a five-week course of nicotine patches To learn more, see if you qualify, and to register, contact: Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health 1-800-265-7293 ext 4020. Confidentiality is assured. 

Elder Jan Sherman will lead a Sharing Circle where participants will be engaged in a group discussion around traditional perspectives on “emptying your burden basket” as a practice to help improve mental well-being. Please register in advance, as space is limited.

You're invited! Join us in Creelman Hall on Monday May 6th 2019 for the Kick-off Event for Be Well, Be Safe Week.  Please bring a donation for the CSA Food Bank. They are most in need of canned tomatoes, rice and pastas. Can make it in-person?  Watch the live-stream recording of the keynote online at noon.  Here is a rough agenda for the kick-off event that will continue to be updated as we get closer to the date.

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How observant are you? Do you have what it takes to spot all the hazards in the photos? Give it your best shot and you could WIN!  Those wishing to enter are asked to identify 3 hazards within the photos and also submit a “safety idea” relevant to each of the photos. Submit your answers to wellnessatwork@uoguelph.ca or deliver in-person to Sarah Joosse in Human Resources. Contest deadline is May 10th at 5:00pm.

Today’s workplace is dynamic, fast paced and demanding for both the mind and the body. This 3-part series will explore the impact of our self-care habits on our day-to-day wellness. The overall goal for the series is to create a warm and engaging space for women to connect with one another to discuss their relationship with their body and their self-care habits. Sessions will examine what self-care looks like for you, your connection to your body signals for hunger, fullness, fatigue and stress, as well as helpful mindfulness strategies and using your strengths for success.