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Over the past two decades, the field of positive psychology has expanded rapidly, and one of the most discussed areas has been gratitude. We know that people who practice gratitude lead healthier lives both physically and emotionally. We also know that gratitude has a positive impact on both the workforce and workplace. Expressing and receiving gratitude at work directly and indirectly contributes to a culture of cooperative, motivated, and effective employees who give back and feel supported, appreciated, and recognized. The research on workplace gratitude goes deeper than a simple thank...

This 3-session program begins Wednesday, September 23, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM If you often procrastinate when you’re anxious (or when the task increases anxiety), and if in turn the procrastination makes you feel more pressured and anxious, you’re getting caught in the anxiety-procrastination cycle. Although many people think that procrastination is a time management issue, most often it is an emotional response. We'll tackle the "complicated failure of self-regulation" in this cycle by learning tips, integrating research insights, and practicing practical strategies to intervene...

This 12-session program begins Tuesday, September 29, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PMLearn powerful, drug free strategies that deeply restore mind/body, calm anxiety, and enhance performance… This skills training program coaches you in a variety of research-based mind/body techniques for unwinding and generating ‘non-sleep deep rest’/NSDR (20 minutes), along with effective, brief self-regulation techniques (6 to 30 seconds) for coping well through the midst of challenging situations. Practical techniques for thriving under pressure are practiced in and out of each session to...

Grief isn't always tied to a clear or tangible loss. It can arise from situations that are difficult to define—such as grieving for someone who is still alive, the end of a relationship, or the loss of meaningful connection. These experiences can be confusing and are often overlooked or misunderstood. In this session, you will: Develop an understanding of different types of ambiguous loss Learn to identify ambiguous grief within your own life experiences Recognize and validate less visible or undefined losses that may affect well-being and...

Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. Participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. This session will provide strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register through Qualtrics!

A 5-session program begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Learn proven, drug-free strategies to fall asleep (or back to sleep) more easily, and get more energy from sleep. This skills program provides information and instruction in the cognitive / behavioural techniques most effective for decreasing insomnia and promoting more restful sleep. Topics include: the sleep behaviours most highly recommended by sleep researchers tackling mid night awakenings getting more energy from sleep techniques to clear the...

Change is constant. While we have always known this to be true, recent times have proven this beyond doubt. We have lived through a pandemic, and in doing so, through all of the changes that it has brought personally, socially and professionally. This session adopts a solutions-focused lens and explores different change management styles to assist participants in finding a way to navigate change that suits them best. Facilitator Trainers from Homewood Health Registration Register...

The most common and severe symptom reported by peri-menopausal women is poor sleep! This evening workshop provides tips and drug-free strategies for decreasing insomnia, hot flashes, and other sleep disturbances experienced by peri-menopausal women. Topics include : tackling the frustration of awakening in the night techniques to fall asleep and back to sleep more easily 5 questions from Minarik's report that mid-life women need to ask about their sleep how to minimize the most common non-hormonal factors that increase hot flashes...

After a loss, the physical death is not the only loss we experience. While the primary loss is the death itself, people often face additional losses that affect many areas of their lives. Secondary losses may appear immediately after the death or emerge over time. Although called “secondary,” they are not secondary in importance or impact. In this session: Understand the concept of secondary losses in grief Identify and name different types of secondary losses that may arise after a death. Explore changes in identity, roles, sense of purpose...

This 5-session program begins Friday, October 23, 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...