Past Events

Retirement isn’t just about your finances-sometimes through our planning and saving, we lose sight of the bigger picture. This interactive workshop will engage participants in discussions on topics like:

Thank you to everyone who completed last fall’s Wellness@Work Survey. The responses we received will help us identify and better understand workplace factors that affect the psychological health and safety of University of Guelph faculty and staff. Please join us April 4 to learn more about the survey results: Town Hall 12-1 p.m.

Grab your colleagues and head to Mom's Kitchen in the UC Food Court on March 28th.   For $10.49, a pork souvlaki on a pita with lemon potatoes and greek salad will be available. March is Nutrition Month and we encourage you to take this time to connect with your colleagues over lunch as you enjoy your meal.

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. Mortgage, food, utilities, transportation, child care, medical expenses… The list of monthly bills continues to grow and the costs add up quickly. What would you do if you suddenly became sick and were unable to work?

Does it take a long time to fall asleep?  Mid-night awakenings?  Sleep is not refreshing?  Learn the most effective drug-free strategies to promote better, restful sleep.  (Yes, it's true that long term use of sleeping pills changes your sleep structure and generates insomnia!)  This session includes:   * what robs us of energizing sleep   * how to fall asleep or back to sleep more easily   * techniques that settle down the busy brain making it easier to sleep 

Successful work groups are comprised of individuals who know how to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a variety of settings and circumstances. This session will review the key skills that enhance our ability to work well with others by providing information about speaking confidently and assertively, creating a supportive communication climate, listening effectively, and asking clear questions. Facilitator: from Homewood Health

Join us for Decode Emotional Eating, part of the Eat Right Without the Food Fight Series. No registration is required. LEARN: Why we do it How to break free SPEAKER: Alida Finnie  MSc RD CDE Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor Registered Dietitian

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.

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.  Participants will also learn how and where to refer appropriately in a compassionate and effective manner.

MindWell-U (MWU) is hosting a free webinar.