Past Events

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

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.

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.

Have you ever wondered about the statements said at the beginning of events? Do concerns about making a mistake hold you back from trying? Despite becoming more common as an act of reconciliation, the context behind and process for acknowledging Indigenous lands is not always understood or discussed. Participants in this session will gain a greater understanding of:

This program is offered by Kathy Somers from the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. This group program meets twice a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions in total) to maximize the opportunity to practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, and calming and focusing the mind. This educational program emphasizes skill acquisition and education about stress management and high performance. This is not a self-disclosure or therapy group; the purpose is skills practice.

The sounds of birds chirping means spring is here!  But did you know every year in Canada, an estimated 25 million birds fatally collide with windows. Birds cannot see glass, and reflections of trees or sky in glass can confuse birds and make them think they can fly through the glass. Colliding with a window may kill a bird on impact or may stun the bird and leave them vulnerable to predators.