Past Events

U of G Women, Work and Wellness What are your challenges to living and working well? Join us online for this trio of discussions to reflect on the unusual circumstances that we have been faced with over the past year and the ongoing uncertainty about the future.

Join a short 15-minute morning and/or afternoon break hosted by one of your U of G colleagues who will share their talent, expertise, hobby or passion with you. All participants will join one Zoom meeting and then will select the breakout room break they would like to participate in. Afternoon Break Options

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.

Join a short 15-minute morning and/or afternoon break hosted by one of your U of G colleagues who will share their talent, expertise, hobby or passion with you. All participants will enter one Zoom meeting and then be able to select the breakout room they would like to participate in.  Morning Break Options

This webinar is being offered by CMHA Waterloo Wellington.  Any death of a loved one is devastating. Learn why a loss by suicide comes with unique challenges. We will also discuss how to help a grieving friend. Register here. Registered attendees will also have access to a recording of the webinar emailed to them afterwards. This ensures those working on shift have the ability to review the helpful information when they have time.

Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe will be joining us virtually with a keynote on navigating stress and change in the workplace. All participants who join will be entered into a random draw to receive Robyne's book, "Calm within the Storm."  If registering on the day of the keynote, please email sschoeff@uoguelph.ca to request the meeting link.   

This webinar is being offered by CMHA Waterloo Wellington.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live, work, connect and also how we manage our stress levels through self-care.  We are unable to engage in the activities we normally would, such as going to the gym, spa, out for lunch with a friend, playing organized sports or engaging in a bit of retail therapy.  Self-care is essential in order to maintain good mental health. During this webinar we will discuss self-care strategies that we can engage in despite physical distancing restrictions.

Join this very short mindful moment to kick start your Mindful Monday at the start of Be Well, Be Safe Week.  This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on imagining a peaceful place in your mind. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. If registering the day of the session, please email sschoeff@uoguelph.ca for the meeting link. Facilitated by: Sarah Schoeffel, Wellness Advisor, HR 

The weather is getting nicer so we want to encourage you to move outdoors for 30 minutes EVERY DAY from May 1st - 31st. What is your movement of choice? We want to see what you are doing to stay active. Take a pic and tag us @gryphons_fitness every time you do. For every picture we receive, you get an additional ballot added to a draw to win prizes. The more pictures, the more chance to win! Contest closes May 31st at midnight. Learn more and join the challenge.

Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness1 are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of the research-based “happy habits” that can be adopted to increase levels of happiness and well-being. Facilitator: Homewood Health