Upcoming Events

Come and join our CARE (Collective Approaches to Resilience Education) Peer Helpers in the UC Courtyard at our 'Mirrorless Monday Event'! Drop by to write affirmations, celebrate who you are without involving appearance, and share positivity!

Have questions about body positivity and neutrality? We're happy to chat about it!

From Monday, February 2, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST at UC (University Centre) Courtyard.

Join our CARE Peer Helpers in cookie decorating and button making for Eating Disorder Awareness Week (EDAW) on Wednesday, February 4th, 12:00-2:30 pm in the UC Courtyard!

From Wednesday, February 4, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST at UC (University Centre) Courtyard.

Come down to the Brass Taps on Feb 12 at 7pm for Sexy Science Trivia with Eva Bloom for Valentine's! Get ready for some spicy trivia about relationships and the science of sex. Plus sex toy prizes, volunteer participation, and games.

Eva Bloom (they/them) is a non-binary queer sex educator and coach. They aim to bust sexual shame and help folks feel confident in dating & relationships. They have spoken across North America and supported over 3 million people around the world through their digital education platform @whatsmybodydoing.

From Thursday, February 12, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST at Brass Taps.

Celebrate culture, wellness, and creativity at The Hair Chronicles: Campus Braids & Wellness Workshop! This hands-on event is open to all U of G students and will teach you practical braiding techniques, essential hair care tips, and self-care practices that fit your campus lifestyle. Learn from experienced student stylists and local professionals while exploring the cultural and historical significance of Black hair. You’ll leave the workshop with new skills to style and maintain your hair, confidence in expressing yourself through your hair, and a deeper appreciation for the artistry and heritage behind these styles. Enjoy live demos, interactive Q&A, and giveaways including hair care products and wellness goodies. Whether you’re looking to master everyday braids, connect with peers, or simply celebrate Black culture and wellness, this workshop is your space to learn, create, and feel empowered. Don’t miss out on this fun, informative, and community-centered event.

From Tuesday, February 10, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST at John Eccles Centre.

Join the Wellington Guelph Drug Strategy, Sanguen Health Centre, and Student Wellness for a Harm Reduction 101 training. This session will cover practical information about safer substance use, current trends we’re seeing locally, and perspectives from community members. You’ll gain tools to better understand harm reduction, reduce risk for yourself and others, and learn how students can play a role in building safer, more informed communities.

The training includes hands-on naloxone education, and all participants will receive a free naloxone kit.

From Thursday, February 5, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EST at University Center (UC) 441.

Join us in the UC Courtyard for an interactive fair where students can explore on- and off-campus supports related to sexual and gender-based violence. Connect with campus partners and community organizations, ask questions and discover services designed to support your safety, wellbeing and empowerment. Collect a stamp card, visit at least 4 tables, and spin the prize wheel to get a prize plus enter the grand prize draw! 

From Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM EST at UC Courtyard.

Join us in UC 441 for an engaging and interactive keynote session with gender equity expert, Jasminder Sekhon! Dinner and refreshments will be provided.

From Tuesday, January 20, 2026 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST at PCH South.

Hear from graduate students sharing about their research that advances understanding of sexual and gender-based violence topics. Learn how research can strengthen prevention efforts, support survivors and contribute to creating safer, more inclusive environments. All are welcome to attend. Those who attend will receive an opportunity to enter a raffle to win a grand prize! Free dinner will be provided.

From Wednesday, January 21, 2026 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM EST at UC 441.

Come join the Student Recovery Community to decorate some winter themed cookies! Meet the facilitators, learn more about the SRC, pick up resources, stickers and buttons, and decorate a tasty treat!

From Friday, January 16, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM EST at UC Courtyard.

Manifest your goals - one vision at a time.

Join us for a Vision Board Making Workshop where you’ll reflect, reset, and visualize what you want for your future - academically, personally, and professionally.

Relaxing, creative vibes are guaranteed! 

Hot chocolate will be available. 

This event is free of cost and all supplies will be provided. 

January 14th, 2026 | 12:00pm-2:30pm | Peter Clark Hall (PCH) South in the University Centre

From Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM EST at University Centre.

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 Monday evenings
beginning at 7:00 pm on January 26.

Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/break-anxiety-procrastination-cycle/

From Monday, January 26, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST at Online.

Learn the most effective, drug-free strategies to fall asleep more easily, and get more energy from sleep.  

This skills program provides information and instruction in the cognitive / behavioural techniques most helpful for decreasing insomnia and promoting more restful sleep. 
It includes :
*  the sleep behaviours most highly recommended by sleep researchers
*  strategies for addressing mid night awakenings
*  techniques to clear the mind of unproductive self-talk, worry and mental chatter
*  how to avoid the ‘Big Mistake’ that prevents quality sleep

Go at your own pace through each lesson in this special online, on-demand sleep skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic.  
A new lesson arrives in your e-mail box once a week for five weeks. 
You have lifetime access to the lessons and can begin today!

Why wait until 7:00 pm on February 4  -  you can start anytime, whenever you register, since it is on-demand!

Learn more and register at https://selfregulationskills.ca/programs/better-sleep/  

From Wednesday, February 4, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST at Online.

Learn powerful drug-free strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety.  

Sessions include practicing a variety of long and short self-calming strategies, along with helpful hints on cognitive and lifestyle behaviours that prevent escalation of anxiety. 
These techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of uncomfortable sensations like :

• muscle tightness in the chest & shoulders
• feeling like it’s hard to breathe, or not getting enough air
• palpitations & skipped beats of the heart
• racing mind & anxious thoughts
• feeling panicky

This three-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic
meets online for an hour on 3 consecutive Monday evenings
beginning at 7:00 pm on March 2.

Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/anxiety-skills-strategies/

From Monday, March 2, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST at Online.

Tackle the two greatest triggers of IBS symptoms....   diet and stress.

There is a strong relationship between our brain, our emotions, and how our gastrointestinal tract is functioning.
This program teaches the most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve this relationship and positively impact IBS symptoms.

Topics include : 

• common food irritants to avoid
• beneficial eating & exercise patterns  
• the relaxation techniques, stress management strategies, and 2 types of biofeedback most helpful in relaxing the smooth muscle of the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing symptoms
• symptom relief tips

These approaches are helpful for those with IBS and for people with a stressed/nervous stomach who would like to better regulate their digestive system.

This practical, five-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and Lindzie O'Reilly, Dietitian, 
meets online for an hour on 5 consecutive Wednesdays
beginning at 5:30 pm on March 4.

A minimum of 6 people are required.

Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/take-stress-out-ibs/

From Wednesday, March 4, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST at Online.

More than 1 or 2 headaches a month are too many! 

Learn effective, practical, drug-free strategies to decrease tension and migraine headaches,
and to decrease headache pain.

Topics include :

• headache trigger combinations -  and the ones to really watch for
• practical approaches to try as a headache is coming on
• the 4 stages in the migraine neurovascular process where you can intervene
• 4 techniques to relax your eyes, and strategies to release neck & shoulder tension
• a variety of self-regulation and biofeedback techniques that have a Grade A efficacy rating with headaches
• pain management strategies

This four-session skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic 
meets ON-LINE for 90 minutes on 4 consecutive Wednesday evenings
beginning at 7:00 pm on March 4.

Learn more and register at https://selfregulationskills.ca/programs/decreasing-headaches/

From Wednesday, March 4, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST at Online.

Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety
and enhance energy & performance throughout the semester and during exam periods.

Go at your own pace through the series of 5 - 15 minute lessons in this special ON-LINE, on-demand skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic.  

You have lifetime access to the lessons and can begin today!

Why wait until 5:30 pm on March 10  -  you can start anytime, whenever you register, since it is on-demand.

Learn more and register at https://selfregulationskills.ca/programs/stress-less-for-tests/

From Tuesday, March 10, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EDT at Online.

If going to the fridge is your # 1 stress management strategy,
it may be time to learn more about how stress drives us to emotional eating, 
and ways to start addressing it. 

This practical 2-hour ON-LINE workshop with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic
includes the most effective strategies for changing stress eating habits,
and the biofeedback & stress management techniques that decrease emotional eating.

Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/stress-eating/

From Tuesday, March 17, 2026 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at Online.

Are you spending more time worrying than working?

Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it!  
Learn to curb the worry habit... and how to avoid the 5 pitfalls that escalate and perpetuate worrying.

This workshop also outlines the evolutionary advantage of constructive worry (and how to access it),
along with strategies from the 2 approaches proven to decrease worrying,
and tips for bedtime worriers.

This two-hour skills workshop meets ON-LINE
with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic
and includes brain training exercises and a variety of other techniques to decrease worrying.

Learn more and register at https://selfregulationskills.ca/programs/stop-worrying/

From Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT at Online.

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 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST at Online.

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, January 27.
(There are no sessions during Break Week.)

Learn more and register at https://www.selfregulationskills.ca/programs/relaxation-skills/

From Tuesday, January 27, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EST at Online.