Upcoming Events
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.