Past Events

“Only dead people never feel stress, anger, agitation or fear” says Harvard Psychologist and author of Emotional Agility Susan David. In a podcast interview with Tom Bilyeu of Impact Theory, she says that “discomfort is the price of admission to a meaningful life.”

This webinar is hosted by CMHA WW for community members.

The Student Wellness Education and Promotion Centre will be offering a virtual lunchtime walking group on a drop-in basis through the summer. 

Help yourself establish a routine and deepen your practice by joining our virtual Yoga Class every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 - 1 PM. Bring calm, clarity, and peace to the mind.  Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, visiting scholars – Welcome!  No experience required. Try not to eat 2 hours before the practice.  "A yoga collective that cares about cultivating health and wellbeing on the diverse U of G campus and beyond. Our goal is to offer valuable tools for achieving a balanced state of mind and body."

For Faculty and Staff How to prioritize, and if necessary, diplomatically negotiate expectations on some incoming demands on your time. Now, more than ever, we need to accept that no one can do it all and make everyone happy. We’re all facing more change, faster than ever, and simply adding everything to our to-do list is not a productive, or sustainable, approach. Navigating change means having thought-out, courageous conversations about what is, and what is not a priority. “No” is the new “Yes” because it starts this conversation.

This workshop is being offered by the Learning & Development team. For Faculty and Staff How to prioritize, and if necessary, diplomatically negotiate expectations on some incoming demands on your time. Now, more than ever, we need to accept that no one can do it all and make everyone happy. We’re all facing more change, faster than ever, and simply adding everything to our to-do list is not a productive, or sustainable, approach. Navigating change means having thought-out, courageous conversations about what is, and what is not a priority.

Author of "The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth,” and professor at Harvard Business School, Amy Edmondson first identified the concept of psychological safety in work teams in 1999. Since then, she has observed how companies with a trusting workplace perform better. Psychological safety isn't about being nice, she says. It’s about giving candid feedback, openly admitting mistakes, and learning from each other. And she argues that kind of organizational culture is increasingly important in the modern economy.

Help yourself establish a routine and deepen your practice by joining our virtual Yoga Class every Tuesday and Thursday from 12 - 1 PM. Bring calm, clarity, and peace to the mind.  Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, visiting scholars – Welcome!  No experience required. Try not to eat 2 hours before the practice.  "A yoga collective that cares about cultivating health and wellbeing on the diverse U of G campus and beyond. Our goal is to offer valuable tools for achieving a balanced state of mind and body."

The Body Project is a workshop that aims to promote positive body image, reduce body shaming, and encourage folks to accept themselves as they are. Our facilitators are excited to share some empowering messages about the 'Image Ideal' with you all in our new online format! This workshop is run over 2 days on July 12 and 14 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Please note, participants must be able to attend both sessions.

The Student Wellness Education and Promotion Centre will be offering a virtual lunchtime walking group on a drop-in basis through the summer.