Upcoming Events

Autumn is an opportunity to witness the cycle of growth in nature reflected all around us and serves as a tangible symbol of one’s own evolution. Join us for this creative, virtual workshop where we meet the changing of seasons, learn wisdom from the metaphors of nature, and make space for growth, gratitude, nourishment, and letting go.  All are welcome, and absolutely no art experience is required to participate. Required Materials: A pencil Paper  A few fallen leaves of different shapes Any materials that allow you...

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 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. Topics include : the 2 approaches proven to decrease worrying shifting from destructive / unproductive worry to gain access to the evolutionary advantage of worrying 5 pitfalls that perpetuate worry and make it difficult to break out of worry spirals tips for bedtime worriers a variety of techniques + brain training exercises to curb unhelpful worrying...

When the clocks change, your circadian rhythm doesn’t necessarily adjust at the same pace. Even a one-hour shift can temporarily affect sleep, alertness, energy and concentration- almost like a ‘hangover’. Before we set our clocks back an hour on Sunday (Nov 1), join us to proactively learn practical, evidence-informed strategies for adapting most effectively and for protecting your sleep. Topics include : How changes in sleep timing can affect energy, alertness and performance and how long adjustment can take What the evidence says about using...

Muscle knots and a nervous system that won't switch off Chronic neck, shoulder and low back pain that persists is one of the most common health problems faced by many on campus. Whether your pain or discomfort comes from a desk, a workbench, or a full day on your feet, U of G Faculty Dr. John Srbely and Dr. Jay Shah from NIH will explain what the emerging research tells us about why this kind of pain persists for years and, most importantly, what you can do about it. Many treatments such as massage/manual therapy or acupuncture often ease a muscle knot, but the relief doesn'...

This presentation will discuss modifiable risk factors for dementia and how we can help protect and improve brain health at any age! This workshop will provide information on reducing the risks of dementia and tips, tricks, and resources. Learn how to protect and improve brain health by focusing on the 12 modifiable risk factors of dementia. Facilitator Robin Smart, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington Registration Register through Qualtrics!