Upcoming Events
Break the Anxiety-Procrastination Cycle
Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response.
We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in the anxiety-procrastination cycle by learning tips, reviewing research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene when anxiety and procrastination are feeding each other.
These approaches are from the trio of actions that, when combined, have the strongest impact in lowering procrastination, and include exercises to practice in between sessions.
This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic
meets online for an hour on 3 consecutive Wednesday evenings
beginning at 7:00 pm on October 1.
Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/break-anxiety-procrastination-cycle/
From Wednesday, October 1, 2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at Online.
Dial Down University Anxiety
Feeling anxious and looking for some tips?
Learn about the most common anxiety escalators, along with practical, proven tips and strategies that you can begin using immediately to decrease stress and anxiety.
Begin drafting your personal Anxiety Action Plan for this semester
and gain some new on-campus, off-campus, and on-line resources.
This FREE one-hour workshop for university students meets ON-LINE
from 5:30 - 6:30 pm
with Kathy Somers from the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic.
Learn more at https://selfregulationskills.ca/free-sessions/
E-mail ksomers@uoguelph.ca for the link to this workshop.
From Wednesday, September 24, 2025 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT at Online.
Relaxation, NSDR & Stress Management Skills
Get off to a good start this semester with stronger stress management skills!
Learn how to integrate brief, effective self-regulation techniques into daily activities to cope well through the midst of stressful situations.
Practice a variety of powerful research-based techniques that promote Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and recovery from stress.
Practical strategies for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of each session to develop lifetime skills in decreasing stress and enhancing immune function, energy and performance. This program is especially helpful for those experiencing anxiety, headaches, insomnia, and exam stress.
Training twice a week for 6 weeks maximizes practice, strong skill development, and continuity to help you keep a more even keel throughout the semester.
This 12-session training program with Kathy Somers
of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic
meets ON-LINE for an hour, twice a week
on Tuesdays and Thursdays, for 6 weeks
beginning at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 30.
Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/relaxation-skills/
From Tuesday, September 30, 2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at Online.
Managing Cravings
Did you know that stressed is desserts spelled backwards?? It’s really normal to experience an increase in cravings during periods of high stress. That said, experiencing cravings that feel impulsive or unmanageable can be distressing. Attempting to manage cravings by avoiding specific foods or food situations can actually make cravings worse.
Join Cara Kasdorf, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- The many reasons that cravings can occur
- Adopting a compassionate approach to fueling your body and mind
- Nutrition strategies to support you in managing stress, anxiety, and cravings
This is an in-person event with the option to join virtually
From Wednesday, November 12, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EST at JTP Rm 2259.
Consent Carnival
Come on out to the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre's and S&GBV Support and Education Centre's Consent Carnival! Join us to play consent themed games, enjoy some sweet treats, and chat all things consent. Bring your questions and curiosities to this fun and educational event, and leave with important knowledge and skills related to consent.
From Monday, September 1, 2025 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at Space between the J.T. Powell Building and Athletic Centre.
Student Wellness Services Open House
We will be opening our doors at Student Wellness Services for our open house event! Come join us in the J.T. Powell Building to learn more about the many resources Student Wellness Services has to offer students including the Health Clinic, Student Support Network, Wellness Education and Promotion Centre, Health and Performance Centre, Student Accessibility Services, Counselling Services, and the Sexual and Gender Based Violence Support Education and Office
From Thursday, September 4, 2025 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT at J.T. Powell Building.
(Not) Drinking Games
Join the Wellness Education and Promotion Centre team at (Not) Drinking Games to try out our fun (not) drinking games! Get ready to learn all about safer substance use, safer partying, and consent and substance use. Try out all of the stations and you can be entered to win a prize!
From Sunday, August 31, 2025 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM EDT at Johnston Green.
Consent Keynote
Navigating consent and communication in relationships, friendships, dating, and sex can be confusing. What is consent? How do you give and receive consent in relationships? What do you do if you feel nervous or awkward talking about consent? This keynote will help you understand how to practice consent and communicate during sex. If you are feeling shy about sex, sexuality, or bodies-you're not alone. Come to our consent talk to learn about sex and consent and have your consent questions answered!
From Monday, September 1, 2025 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM EDT at Athletic Center.
Consent Keynote
Navigating consent and communication in relationships, friendships, dating, and sex can be confusing. What is consent? How do you give and receive consent in relationships? What do you do if you feel nervous or awkward talking about consent? This keynote will help you understand how to practice consent and communicate during sex. If you are feeling shy about sex, sexuality, or bodies-you're not alone. Come to our consent talk to learn about sex and consent and have your consent questions answered!
From Monday, September 1, 2025 5:45 PM to 7:00 PM EDT at Athletic Center.
Meal Planning Made Easy
What is meal planning? Slaving away over the stove for hours on a Sunday afternoon? Eating the same meal exclusively every single day? Meal planning can actually be many things and tailored to meet individual lifestyles and needs. Join Jessie Trupp, Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about: -Meal planning strategies and cooking methods -Recipes and resources -Tips for nutritious eating on a budget
From Wednesday, September 3, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT at Rozanski 102.
Managing Low Appetite
Having trouble finding the energy and motivation to grocery shop and prepare food? Finding it hard to think of things that you even like the taste of? Low appetite can create a frustrating cycle that leads to lower intake, lower energy and even lower mood or higher anxiety.
Join Lindzie O’Reilly, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- Some of the reasons low appetite may occur, including stress, anxiety, depression, medication
- The difference between hunger and appetite
- Strategies to manage low appetite so that it doesn’t further contribute to low mood, low energy, or poor concentration and focus
This is an in-person event with an option to join virtually
From Wednesday, September 10, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Building a Plant-Rich Diet
A plant-rich diet is a diet that contains more plants! This means fruits, veggies, grains, and protein sources from plants like legumes, nuts, and tofu. A plant-rich diet does not need to be a strictly vegetarian or vegan diet.
Join Cara Kasdorf, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- The risks and benefits of a plant-rich diet
- Nutrients of concern when following a plant-rich diet and the role of supplements
- Strategies to meet energy needs including meal ideas and time saving strategies
This is an in-person event with an option to join virtually
From Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Nutrition Management of Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Receiving a diagnosis of PCOS can feel overwhelming and confusing. Often, treatment recommendations for PCOS include advice to lose weight, with little or no guidance around how to manage the symptoms of PCOS.
Join Lindzie O'Reilly, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- What PCOS is and how it affects the body
- How stress factors into PCOS symptoms
- How habits like including protein and fibre with meals can decrease PCOS symptoms so you can feel your best
This is an in-person event with the option to join virtually
From Wednesday, September 24, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Managing Cravings
Did you know that stressed is desserts spelled backwards?? It’s really normal to experience an increase in cravings during periods of high stress. That said, experiencing cravings that feel impulsive or unmanageable can be distressing. Attempting to manage cravings by avoiding specific foods or food situations can actually make cravings worse.
Join Cara Kasdorf, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- The many reasons that cravings can occur
- Adopting a compassionate approach to fueling your body and mind
- Nutrition strategies to support you in managing stress, anxiety, and cravings
This is an in-person event with the option to join virtually
From Wednesday, October 1, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Meal Planning Made Easy
What is meal planning? Slaving away over the stove for hours on a Sunday afternoon? Eating the same meal exclusively every single day? Meal planning can actually be many things and tailored to meet individual lifestyles and needs.
Join Jessie Trupp, Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- Meal planning strategies and cooking methods
- Recipes and resources
- Tips for nutritious eating on a budget
This is an in-person event with the option to join virtually
From Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Managing Low Appetite
Having trouble finding the energy and motivation to grocery shop and prepare food? Finding it hard to think of things that you even like the taste of? Low appetite can create a frustrating cycle that leads to lower intake, lower energy and even lower mood or higher anxiety.
Join Lindzie O’Reilly, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- Some of the reasons low appetite may occur, including stress, anxiety, depression, medication
- The difference between hunger and appetite
- Strategies to manage low appetite so that it doesn’t further contribute to low mood, low energy, or poor concentration and focus
This is an in-person event with an option to join virtually
From Wednesday, October 15, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Building a Plant-Rich Diet
A plant-rich diet is a diet that contains more plants! This means fruits, veggies, grains, and protein sources from plants like legumes, nuts, and tofu. A plant-rich diet does not need to be a strictly vegetarian or vegan diet.
Join Cara Kasdorf, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- The risks and benefits of a plant-rich diet
- Nutrients of concern when following a plant-rich diet and the role of supplements
- Strategies to meet energy needs including meal ideas and time saving strategies
This is an in-person event with an option to join virtually
From Wednesday, October 22, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Nutrition Management of Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Receiving a diagnosis of PCOS can feel overwhelming and confusing. Often, treatment recommendations for PCOS include advice to lose weight, with little or no guidance around how to manage the symptoms of PCOS.
Join Lindzie O'Reilly, Student Wellness Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- What PCOS is and how it affects the body
- How stress factors into PCOS symptoms
- How habits like including protein and fibre with meals can decrease PCOS symptoms so you can feel your best
This is an in-person event with the option to join virtually
From Wednesday, October 29, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
Meal Planning Made Easy
What is meal planning? Slaving away over the stove for hours on a Sunday afternoon? Eating the same meal exclusively every single day? Meal planning can actually be many things and tailored to meet individual lifestyles and needs.
Join Jessie Trupp, Hospitality Services Registered Dietitian, to learn about:
- Meal planning strategies and cooking methods
- Recipes and resources
- Tips for nutritious eating on a budget
This is an in-person event with the option to join virtually
From Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EST at JTP Rm 2259.
Beyond the Books Training - August 11, 2025
Monday, August 11, 2025: 3:00pm - 4:30pm (In-person)
Join this training to learn how to recognize signs of mental health challenges, engage in supportive conversations, and refer individuals to appropriate resources with compassion and confidence.
Register for the training here.
This training is open to students, staff, and faculty.
Additional details such as the location of the training will be sent close to the date.
From Monday, August 11, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph.