Past Events

Throughout February, Wellness@Work is hosting a series of Lunch n’ Learn screening events for faculty and staff.  As February is “Heart Month”, we encourage you to come out and learn more about how you can keep your heart and mind healthy.   On February 8th, bring your lunch and come out for a Wellness@Work screening of “How to Make Stress your Friend.”  

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. 

In today’s high pressure work environments resilience is considered a necessary attribute that enables individuals to thrive in the face of everyday work-pressures and stresses. Building and maintaining resilience is an ongoing process that requires time, effort and engagement in thoughtful behaviours that can help you let go and move forward.

This 5 session group program meets once a week to provide information and skills instruction in the cognitive / behavioural techniques which decrease insomnia and promote better, more restful, sleep. For greatest success, daily home practice is very strongly recommended.

We all feel so much better after a good night's sleep. Our thoughts are clearer, our reactions faster and our emotions are less fragile. This session introduces participants to the effects of sleep deprivation and reviews some key strategies for what you can do to promote healthy sleeping habits. Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca Register now! 

Employee Essentials - Adaptability As the university environment continues to change, employees are required to change with it. Change usually involves some kind of learning which results in behaviour change and the acquisition of new skills. Grow Through Change introduces employees to the concepts, methods and tools for successful continuous learning at work and throughout their lives.

The focus of this session is to explore the science of happiness. The session is grounded in a highly practical and scientifically based approach to understanding happiness. Through a research based approach, Meghan will define happiness and identify some strategies you can apply at work and life to boost your happiness and overall vitality. During the session we will also explore character strength and finding flow in your work and life.

A blood donor clinic will be held Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the University Centre, Peter Clark Hall. Give the gift of life to another person by donating blood.

The Mental Health First Aid Course is a 2 day course that provides participants the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague Program focus: MHFA teaches participants to recognized the symptoms of mental health problems, provide initial help and how to guide a person towards appropriate professional help.

Recess League is happening once again this semester! When: Thursdays 12-1pm, starting January 18th until exams Where: Mitchell Gym in the Athletics Centre Cost: $10 for the entire semester (what a deal!) Who: Any staff member or grad student can participate