Past Events

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.

EXHALE & ENJOY: Employee Appreciation Day Event A live performance with Dan Mangan

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

Relax your stressed stomach! The two greatest triggers of Irritable Bowel symptoms and altered gastrointestinal function are...STRESS and DIET.

For Senior Leaders, Chairs, Directors, and People Managers

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.

"Worry is like a rocking chair. It rocks and rocks and gets us nowhere." So why do we do it? What perpetuates and even escalates this habit? Do you even worry about how much you worry? How much is too much? Is it possible to worry yourself sick? How do we prevent it from running our life? Or giving us anxiety?

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – welcome. No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

Let's see how much you can move and how far you can go in the month of March. This is how we broke down the numbers 10,000 steps/day is 8km 8km/day for the month of March (31 days) = 248 kms The questions is... how close can you get to the 250 km goal for the month??!! Learn more about the challenge and how to register today!

Learn the most effective cognitive / behavioural strategies that decrease insomnia . . .