Upcoming Events

This 5-session program begins Friday, October 30, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM The two greatest triggers of Irritable Bowel (IBS) symptoms and altered gastrointestinal function are... stress and diet. There is a strong relationship between our brain, our emotions, and how our gastrointestinal tract is functioning. This program teaches the most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve this relationship and positively impact IBS symptoms. These approaches are helpful for those with IBS, and for people with a stressed stomach, who would like to better...

Learn techniques and tips to decrease the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety… This program shares research-based tips & strategies, emphasizing skill acquisition. A variety of long and short self-calming techniques are introduced, along with cognitive and lifestyle behaviours that help prevent escalation of anxiety. These techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of uncomfortable sensations like : muscle tension and tightness in the chest & shoulders feeling like it’s hard to breathe, or not getting enough air...

Anger is an emotional signal. Are you using it effectively? Or replaying and holding on to anger? Anger elicits brain and body responses that can be beneficial in the short term but, when continually surging, they can negatively impact health, sleep, focus, and relationships. This workshop includes: the steps that cardiologists, the Gottman Institute, and Meichenbaum’s Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) recommend we employ to cope most effectively through situations that activate our anger cues brain/body approaches for shifting out of an endless loop of...

Supporting a Colleague’s Mental Health: Recognize, Respond, Refer is a workshop for staff and faculty that supports understanding mental health in the workplace and building confidence in navigating mental health–related conversations. Fostering a mentally healthy workplace is a shared responsibility, yet many people hesitate to engage in these conversations out of concern about saying the wrong thing or overstepping. This training helps address those concerns by clarifying roles, boundaries, and practical ways to offer support. This session accompanies the...

More than 1 or 2 headaches a month are too many! Learn effective, practical, drug-free strategies to decrease stress-related tension and migraine headaches, and to decrease headache pain. Topics include : headache trigger combinations - and the ones to really watch for practical strategies to try as a headache is coming on the four stages in the migraine neurovascular process where you can intervene 4 techniques to relax your eyes, and strategies to release neck & shoulder tension a variety of self-regulation and...

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 ...

Addictions affect the workplace in many different ways, although many effects are difficult to spot and recognize. This one-hour session will increase participants’ understanding of addiction, substance use and behavioural addictions, including: signs, symptoms, and effects on the individual and the workplace. Participants will also get an opportunity to reflect on their own role in the workplace with respect to addictions. Facilitator Facilitator from Homewood Health Registration ...

Whether your child already lives on their phone or you're just starting to wonder what all the headlines are about, this session is for you. Designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages - from toddlers to young adults - we'll explore what tablets, smartphones, social media, gaming and AI are really doing to kids' attention, mood, and development, and what you can actually do about it at every stage. You'll leave with...