Past Events

This panel features the three renowned psychologists from the University of Guelph’s Centre for Workers’ Health and Well-Being, who will be sharing tips and strategies for individuals to improve their personal well-being inside and outside of their office walls. Panel questions will include: 

Take a paws from your busy schedule to chill out with a certified comfort dog.  

Take a guided tour through the President’s House to learn about its history. The beautiful building was constructed in 1882 and used as the President’s residence until 1984. As you pass through the different rooms you’ll discover some of its most notable features.  In 1912 it was moved across College Avenue to its current location by a team of horses using round logs as rollers. There is lot’s to catch your eye. Spots are limited and given on a first-come first-serve basis. If the tour is full, you will be notified and placed on the waiting list by registering here.

Nature is known to be unpredictable and unexpected, so what awaits us today?  Rachel, the Arboretum's Naturalist Intern, will be leading 1 hour long walks every Wednesday.  Walks start at The Arboretum kiosk at 12:15 p.m.   For further information contact Rachel at rirwin@uoguelph.ca or ext. 52363.  The hike may be cancelled if there is inclement weather.   

Come view this interactive cooking demonstration including 5 common household food items. Learn tips and tricks on cooking a yummy meal! Register today!

Come to discover the power and benefits of mindfulness from an experienced facilitator. This lively short session is an engaging opportunity to learn mindfulness practices and skills to improve health and wellness. Discover why so many people are embracing this simple and effective way to help increase attention, increase awareness and improve resiliency skills. Become more responsive and less reactive by experiencing new ways to be present in your life.  Presenter: Blakie Sahay

Employee Essentials - Personal Management

58% of Canadian workers are stressed on a daily basis. In this workshop, participants will learn how to effectively deal with the stress of everyday working life through a series of interactive activities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the difference between maladaptive and productive coping strategies, while becoming equipped with the evidence-based strategies for happier, healthier working lives. A recording from the session can be found online here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqzqB7FES4w .

A short program introducing techniques and sharing information to decrease the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. October group - 3 Tuesdays at noon, 12:00 - 1:00 pm in Room 430 UC, starting Oct 23 November group - 3 Monday evenings, 7:00 - 8:00 pm in Room 430 UC, starting Nov 5

Join us for a new mental health and physical activity program called Mood Routes. This new program (also known as Mood Walks) is initiated by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and the Centre for Innovation in Campus Mental Health. These walking groups aim to support the mental and physical health of our campus community members by providing them with an opportunity to take a step back from their responsibilities and stresses, engage with their community, and enjoy the healing effects of nature.