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Grief in the Workplace: Understanding & Compassionate Support 

Grief does not stop at the workplace door. It can impact performance, communication, relationships, and overall well-being. Because grief looks different for everyone, it is often misunderstood — yet they are our individual natural responses to loss. This session provides practical insight and tools to better understand grief and help foster a more compassionate workplace culture. In This Session, You Will: Gain a high-level understanding of grief and how it affects the five realms of experience Recognize how grief can impact daily routines,...

Evidence-Based Strategies to get Better, Restful Sleep

Does it take a long time to fall asleep or to sleep? Is your mind racing in bed? Join us to learn what sleep researchers recommend as the most effective drug-free strategies to get better, restful sleep. Research shows that the use of sleeping pills changes your sleep structure and can generate insomnia. This session includes information on the: The three key strategies for decreasing insomnia What robs us of energizing sleep How to fall asleep or back to sleep more easily Registration ...

Strong for Life: Functional Strength & Mobility for University Staff & Faculty

Staying strong and mobile is key to feeling your best- both at work and in everyday life. This noon-hour virtual workshop will introduce practical exercises that help build functional strength, improve mobility, and reduce the aches and stiffness that can come from long periods of sitting or repetitive work. You’ll learn how to incorporate short strength and mobility breaks into your day, helping you move more comfortably throughout your workday. Come away with easy-to-follow strategies and exercises you can do anywhere to stay strong and mobile. Attend ready to move and practice...

Kick-Off Event: Repairing Ruptures in Psychological Safety

Join us in the Waasamowin on May 4, 2026 for the kick-off event for Be Well, Be Safe Week.  This gathering is an opportunity to step away from your workspace, connect with colleagues, and reflect on how we work together as people. Psychological safety is essential to healthy, effective workplaces. Yet even with the best of intentions, it can be challenged. Psychological safety requires a shared responsibility: leaders set the tone, but everyday peer interactions also shape psychological safety. Misunderstandings, stress, change, or competing priorities can create small...

Considering Counselling? Learn more about seeking psychotherapy

Are you considering reaching out for mental health support and just don't know where to start? Many others might be feeling the same way! Starting therapy to support your mental health can be a very scary experience, especially if you've never done it before and don't know what to expect or who to get support from. It takes strength and vulnerability to begin the journey and reach out for support. This session intends to demystify what you might expect from psychotherapy.  In this webinar we will:  Discuss what psychotherapy is and who can provide it The...

Staff and Faculty Learn to Lift

A friendly, technique‑focused introduction to strength training. Learn foundational lifts, proper form, and how to use strength equipment safely. Perfect for anyone looking to build confidence in the gym or refine their technique. Check‑In Instructions All participants must check in with Client Services when they arrive at the GGAC. Client services will provide directions to the correct studio and have you sign a waiver. Please arrive a few minutes early to get oriented. Registration ...

Understanding Psychosis: A Foundational Overview

This 60‑minute session provides a clear, compassionate introduction to psychosis, helping participants build confidence in recognizing symptoms and understanding how to respond supportively. This training covers key concepts including types of psychosis, contributing factors, symptoms, phases of illness, and the impact of early intervention. Participants will gain practical knowledge to better understand and support individuals experiencing psychosis, including communication approaches and trauma‑informed principles. This session is ideal for workplaces,...

Gryph Post Pickup

What are GryphPost? Gryph Post thank you cards - are an easy way to recognize and appreciate your colleagues. They are offered for employees to use at no cost. Pick Up Visit our booth in the UC Courtyard on Wednesday, May 6, 10 am - 11:30 am to pick up printed Gryph Post. The booth will be marked with a Wellness@Work banner. We encourage you to pick up Gryph Post both for your personal use and to share in a public space in your department. Thank you for sharing...

Building Emotional Awareness

This welcoming, in-person 1-hour workshop invites university staff and faculty to explore the fundamentals of emotions with curiosity, compassion, and practical care. Participants will build an accessible understanding of the science of emotions by examining the many factors that influence emotional responses—such as lived experiences, stress, relationships, environment, and nervous system states—rather than viewing emotions as something to “fix” or control. Through guided discussion and reflection, participants will explore the purpose of emotions as meaningful signals that...

Pilates Reformer Class

Take your Pilates workouts to the next level. The Pilates Reformer is a versatile, bed‑like machine featuring a moving platform called a carriage, which glides along tracks. The carriage is connected to resistance springs, allowing you to tailor the intensity of your movements through controlled, low‑impact exercises. Expect a focus on strength, flexibility, core stability, and body awareness, with guided instruction that makes the class suitable for both beginners and returning participants. All levels welcome. Accessibility Note: Please note that entry to the Pilates...

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