Past Events

Beyond the Books is a face to face session that will first provide participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness. It will then help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary.

There are many benefits to moving your body at work!  For three Wednesdays in March, Athletics is opening up the walking track to all employees for free. No membership required!  All participants must check-in with Client Services and sign an electronic waiver to access the walking track.   Please bring your clean, indoor walking / running shoes only.    Please adhere to the posted walking track guidelines. Stop by anytime on March 6, 13 or 20 to enjoy a walk on your lunch break or bring a colleague for a walking meeting.

HEY GRYPHONS! Get your bowling pins lined up and your team stacked! This Year’s Gryphon Goal is $10,000! Can’t bowl? You can still raise money! See the attached poster for more details. 

This group program meets once a week for 3 weeks to develop and practice skills in decreasing the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming techniques are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety.  All techniques in this program have originated from research into strategies which decrease anxiety. They have been well studied and the most up-to-date information will be presented.

This is the right program for … those who want to control their expenses and learn the principles of sound money management. You may register for a single session or the complete series.

Let’s celebrate International Women's Day by helping educate and support working women about their minds! This special lecture edition will focus on the natural changes of hormones before and during Menopause. It's not just about hot flashes! The objective of this lecture is to create awareness of the natural cycle of Menopause, educate regarding identification of symptoms, connect participants to local resources, and provide tips & tricks for brain optimization during this important stage of life.

Every time people interact, there is an opportunity to build or damage a relationship. Improving the quality of relationships in the workplace can enhance productivity and reduce conflict. This session will review three key tools that can build relationships, will provide coaching on how to use these tools effectively, and will assist participants in developing strategies to address relationship challenges. Facilitator: Homewood Health

All faculty and staff are invited to kick off International Women’s Day with an event hosted by GenEQ: Advancing the status of women at U of G. Allies are welcome! Enjoy a continental breakfast and hear Provost Charlotte Yates discuss gender equity at U of G. Take part in the International Women’s Day conversation with your colleagues. RSVP online. March 8 | 8 to 10 a.m. | Summerlee Science Complex

Be inspired by our Guest Speaker Ben Fanelli, formerly of the Kitchener Rangers OHL team. Hear first hand Ben’s story, his treatment challenges and how he returned to LIFE. Join our expert panel to learn more about Concussions “Bring your questions to the panel and learn from the experts” Learn more on the attached poster.

The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace. Further information on the Grant Program, along with the application form, can be found here: https://www.uoguelph.ca/wellnessatwork/grant.