Upcoming Events
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.
safeTALK Training - Open Call
Designed by Living Works, safeTALK is a 3.5-hour alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. This training includes understanding of the importance of suicide alertness, learning to identify ways people invite help, and how to connect those who need help with resources when they are at risk.
This training is recommended for individuals who are not mental health experts but who might have on-going relationships with people who have mental health issues and/or where the individual is in a position of authority, however anyone is welcome. This training is offered at no cost to U of G staff, faculty, and students.
Date: Thursday, July 31st, 2025 (in-person)
Time: 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Register here.
Questions: Email mentalhealth.training@uoguelph.ca
Additional details such as the location of the training will be sent close to the training date.
From Thursday, July 31, 2025 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph.
Beyond the Books Training
Friday, July 25th, 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 Friday, July 25, 2025 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM EDT at University of Guelph.
Better Sleep Program
Learn proven, drug-free strategies to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep.
This skills program provides information and instruction in the cognitive / behavioural techniques most effective 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 May 27 - you can start anytime, whenever you register, since it is on-demand!
Learn more and register at https://selfregulationskills.ca/programs/better-sleep/
From Tuesday, May 27, 2025 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT at Online.