Past Events

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.

In this workshop, we will talk about some of the harmful myths surrounding weight-focused health behaviours and what factors can influence our body image. You will learn about how a shift in mindset can encourage body acceptance, a healthier relationship with food and enjoyable ways to be active. Please register in advance, due to limited capacity. About the Facilitator

The labyrinth is available and open for those already familiar with labyrinth walking.

Come learn the practice of walking the labyrinth for meditation, prayer, or contemplation.   Please register here, so we're able to notify you if the Labyrinth workshop has been moved indoors due to inclement weather. Following the workshop, the labyrinth will be open to all campus community members to enjoy.

SafeTALK (Suicide Alertness For Everyone) is a half-day, evidence-based suicide-alertness workshop that prepares anyone 15 years of age and older to become a suicide-alert helper. SafeTALK is like suicide first aid. Participants need no previous experience or training in order to become more ready, willing and able to be suicide prevention helpers. SafeTALK-trained helpers can recognize these invitations and take action by connecting a person at risk with life-saving intervention resources.

Can't decide between Power Yoga and Pilates? This invigorating class is a fusion of the two! Power yoga postures to strengthen the body and a Pilates focus on the core to improve your alignment, posture & stability.

Making music can help boost mental health and it's even more fun and low stress in a group setting! Come out and learn how to play ukulele with educator Cynthia Kinnunen at this Ukulele 101 session. No experience required and we’ll have you playing a few tunes in no time!  Ukuleles will be available to borrow for the first 20 people registered. Be prepared to have your mood lifted! Register now, as spaces are limited.

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.