Upcoming Events
STOP Worrying!
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.
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 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM EST 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, 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.
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, March 25, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EDT at JTP Rm 2259.
safeTALK Training
Designed by Living Works, SafeTALK is a 3.5 hours alertness training and certification that prepares anyone, regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper. The SafeTALK trainer will demonstrate the importance of suicide alertness, assist participants to identify ways people invite help, and connect them with resources to help them when they are at risk.
If you are interested, please register here: https://uoguelph.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3FaqArk2iOVMoVo
From Wednesday, January 21, 2026 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM EST at University Center (UC) 441.
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, March 18, 2026 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, March 11, 2026 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, February 11, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EST 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, March 4, 2026 2:30 PM to 3:20 PM EST at JTP Rm 2259.