Upcoming Events
The Body Project
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 peer facilitators are excited to share some empowering messages about the 'Image Ideal' and help you learn to love your body just a little bit more.
This workshop and it's content are inclusive of all genders - all are welcome!
What you need to know:
- Participants must be able to attend both sessions (Tuesday June 21st and Tuesday June 28th from 7:00-9:00pm)
- This workshop is virtual on MS Teams
- Participants are expected to have their cameras on throughout both sessions
- Participants who attend both sessions will receive a $20 Presidents Choice gift card following the 2nd session (gift cards can be used at stores such as Zehrs, No Frills, etc. Alternate gift cards can be arranged if you don't have a PC store near you)
From Tuesday, June 21, 2022 7:00 PM to Tuesday, June 28, 2022 9:00 PM EDT at Online.
Thriving in Action: Motivation and Perseverance
Difficulties are a normal part of life that we all experience every semester. But that doesn't mean that they are easy to deal with! In this final Thriving in Action session, we will talk about how to persevere and stay motivated when we face difficult situations. We will discuss strategies for maintaining motivation during stressful times of the semester and identify strategies for handling feedback and for learning from previous assessments.
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism, and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this fall and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness. All participants will be entered in a draw for one of 2 gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Other Workshops
A Strong Start - June 1st, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Making Connections in University - June 8th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Finding Balance - June 15th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
A Mindful Approach to Academics - June 22nd, 2022 @ 1:30pm
From Wednesday, June 29, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:50 PM EDT at Online.
Thriving in Action: A Mindful Approach to Academics
Explore how to be in and make the most of the present moment. A mindful approach can help you to pay attention to yourself and what is around you and can be directly transferred to becoming a thriving student. Learn how mindfulness strategies can be applied to planning, increasing your focus, and taking notes in lecture and from texts.
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism, and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this fall and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness. All participants will be entered in a draw for one of 2 gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Other Workshops
A Strong Start - June 1st, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Making Connections in University - June 8th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Finding Balance - June 15th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Motivation and Perseverance - June 29th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
From Wednesday, June 22, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:50 PM EDT at Online.
Thriving in Action: Finding Balance
How do we find a balance between being a student, a worker, a friend, a family member? How do we find joy in our many roles? In this Thriving in Action session, we will explore how we can integrate the many facets of our lives together. We will identify habits that help us thrive and learn practical time management strategies to help us build new habits.
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism, and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this fall and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness. All participants will be entered in a draw for one of 2 gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Other Workshops
A Strong Start - June 1st, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Making Connections in University - June 8th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
A Mindful Approach to Academics - June 22nd, 2022 @ 1:30pm
Motivation and Perseverance - June 29th, 2022 @ 1:30pm
From Wednesday, June 15, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:50 PM EDT at Online.
Thriving in Action: A Strong Start
Most of us can hold on to old habits, even those that hold us back. We might try the same studying routines again and again even though we’re not getting the marks or confident exam-writing experiences that we really long for. In this workshop, we will focus on harnessing our intentionality, building new habits, letting go of non-beneficial ones, and bringing more awareness and efficiency to our studying.
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism, and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this fall and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness. All participants will be entered in a draw for one of 2 gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
From Wednesday, June 1, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:50 PM EDT at Online.
Thriving in Action: Making Connections in University
Join us for Thriving in Action, a new online program at the University of Guelph. Thriving in Action will help you move from languishing to flourishing throughout your time in university. Build motivation, optimism, and resilience, and learn how to integrate those skills into your work as a student. In each workshop, you will learn and practice both wellness and learning strategies that will help you be the student you want to be. Join us for one or all four workshops this fall and learn how to thrive. Workshops are offered online and will be delivered via Zoom. This program is offered by the Library and Student Wellness. All participants will be entered in a draw for one of 2 gift certificates valued at $25. Attend all four workshops, and your name will be entered four times.
If you attend all four workshops, you can obtain a letter of recognition for your participation.
Other Workshops
A Strong Start - June 1st @ 1:30pm
From Wednesday, June 8, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:50 PM EDT at Online.
CSA Sexy Bingo - Consent Addition at the Brass Taps!
Enthusiastic consent is SEXY! Join us at the Brass Taps on Thursday, March 31st at 7pm for an evening of Sexy Bingo: Consent Edition! The CSA has teamed up with UofG Wellness and Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis (GWWIC) for an awesome event geared towards breaking down the stigma surrounding sex, masturbation, and enthusiastic consent.
Come to Brass Taps this Thursday at 7pm for a few rounds of bingo, fun prizes, and sexy mini games with our hosts Anne Tique Doll and Sara Kuwatly!
Please remember to email brasstaps@uoguelph.ca to reserve your table! Stay Sexy!
From Thursday, March 31, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at Brass Taps.
Button Making with the Student Support Network!
Hi friends! Stop by the south UC courtyard on Wednesday March 23rd from 2:30-4:30 to make buttons with SSN volunteers. Come by to chat, learn about the SSN or make buttons with positive messages with us! We hope to see you there:)
From Wednesday, March 23, 2022 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT at UC Courtyard South.
Move Your Body (Image)
Join the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre and Athletics for a brand new collaboration!
We'll start the evening with a 1 hour workshop that works on promoting positive body image, reduces body shaming and learning to accept ourselves as we are. Following that, we will be moving into a 1 hour yoga class to start feeling more connected to and aligned with our bodies.
To register, email elozano@uoguelph.ca
Athletics staff will be available to meet you in the lobby and help you navigate to the studio if you aren't as familiar with the facility!
From Monday, March 28, 2022 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at Athletics Centre Studio 3213.
Stay & Crochet
"Hook" up with some new friends and learn how to crochet!
Crocheting is a great way to de-stress and soothe anxious minds, and a great way to end SHINE Week!
We will provide yarn, crochet hooks, and some basic patterns & instructions to get you started on projects like coasters, coffee cozies and bookmarks. If you already know how to crochet (or knit), bring whatever project you have in the works! Our Wellness Educator will also share information about managing stress, caring for your mental health, and resources available for you on campus. If you enjoy it, you can keep your supplies to continue working on your new skill!
Supplies & space are limited, so register early to claim your spot!
From Friday, March 25, 2022 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM EDT at JT Powell Building, Room 1146 (Near Front Entrance).
SHINE Week: LivingWorks START Online Suicide Prevention Training
LivingWorks Start is a groundbreaking new way to learn suicide prevention skills. In an hour or two online, the program teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. When you sign up for LivingWorks Start training, you'll learn a powerful four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide, and you'll have a chance to practice it with impactful simulations. Safety resources and support are available throughout the program.
The University of Guelph community is welcome to take part in this online, independent training. Those who register will be required to attend a brief meeting online prior to the training, or watch a brief online video, before being provided access to the independent session.
RSVP here in GryphLife and you will be invited to a meeting on Monday, March 21st at 10am to start things off! At that short introductory session, you will be given access to the START module and have an opportunity to ask any questions before you begin. Another training is also being offered on Friday, March 25th at 10am if that time works better.
Questions? Email mentalhealth.training@uoguelph.ca
From Monday, March 21, 2022 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM EDT at Online.
SHINE Week: LivingWorks START Online Suicide Prevention Training
LivingWorks Start is a groundbreaking new way to learn suicide prevention skills. In an hour or two online, the program teaches trainees to recognize when someone is thinking about suicide and connect them to help and support. When you sign up for LivingWorks Start training, you'll learn a powerful four-step model to keep someone safe from suicide, and you'll have a chance to practice it with impactful simulations. Safety resources and support are available throughout the program.
The University of Guelph community is welcome to take part in this online, independent training. Those who register will be required to attend a brief meeting online prior to the training, or watch a brief online video, before being provided access to the independent session.
RSVP here in GryphLife and you will be invited to a meeting on Monday, March 21st at 10am to start things off! At that short introductory session, you will be given access to the START module and have an opportunity to ask any questions before you begin. Another training is also being offered on Monday March 21st at 10am if that time works better.
Questions? Email mentalhealth.training@uoguelph.ca
From Friday, March 25, 2022 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT at Online.
SHINE Week: Beyond the Books - Mental Health Literacy Training
Beyond the Books is a live online training that will first provide participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness in our university community. It will then help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour or distress, and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary.
Participants will also learn how and where to refer appropriately in a compassionate and effective manner. This session is designed for individuals who do not have ongoing relationships with individuals but whose roles are such that they may have one-off, in-depth conversations. Instructors are qualified from the Wellness Education Centre.
RSVP on GryphLife and you will be invited to the MS Teams link (also available under the "location").
Questions? Email mentalhealth.training@uoguelph.ca
From Friday, March 25, 2022 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT at Online.
Students Supporting Students
Feeling the end of semester burnout? Stressing about upcoming exams? Need a fun event to burn off some steam?
Come join a group of passionate, local, grade 9 students from St. John's-Kilmarnock school and staff from Student Wellness Services for some short stress-busting events from 130-230 pm in Branion Plaza. There will be free short fun activities and prizes for all participants!
There is no need to register in advance and all are welcome!
From Thursday, April 7, 2022 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM EDT at Branion Plaze.
Self-Compassion Workshop
Join our Peer Helpers from the Wellness Education & Promotion Centre to learn about self-compassion in this 1-hour interactive workshop.
From Wednesday, March 23, 2022 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT at Online.
Let's Talk Mental Health Panel
Join us on MS Teams Live to hear from 3 members of the UofG community about mental health, with an international perspective.
From Wednesday, March 23, 2022 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at Online.