Past Events

Many physiological and emotional stress factors push us to eat...   even when we're not hungry! But WHY ? This evening workshop provides information about these stress factors, emphasizing the biofeedback and stress management strategies that can help. Although there is no quick fix, this workshop provides information and stress management strategies to help you take the first step. YOU WILL LEARN :

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – Welcome No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

Join Dr. Andrew Papadopoulos for a third discussion on the current COVID-19 pandemic.  This brief talk will be followed by Q & A. Please submit any questions you have when you register. Please email sjoosse@uoguelph.ca for the meeting invitation if you are registering on the day of the session.

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Moves every Wednesday for students and employees. Join us for a quick stretching and movement session at your own comfort level! Our group will meet online for a quick check in, followed by about 10 minutes of stretching and light activity! This group aims to support your mental and physical health by providing you with an opportunity to take a step back from your responsibilities and stresses, while helping add some activity into your day.

The most common and severe symptom of peri-menopausal women is poor sleep ! They experience more difficulty falling asleep and sleep may be disturbed by hot flashes, sleep disorders, poor health, anxiety, depression, and worrying. This workshop outlines why Minarik's report on recent sleep research directs health professionals to change from past trends of hormones-only solutions when addressing sleep changes at mid-life.

Every Tuesday and Thursday at Noon Everyone – faculty, staff, students, alumni and retirees – Welcome No experience required. Join Zoom Meeting Please contact ljairath@uoguelph.ca to register and access the meeting link.

This program has been postponed by the Learning & Development team. 

Join Athletics from 12-12:30 for a movement break! Light, low impact movement and stretches will show you the benefits of daily movement from your office/home or wherever you are! The 30 minute session will also give tips for adding movement and the benefits of quick movement breaks. Please email sjoosse@uoguelph.ca for the meeting link if you are registering on the morning of the session. Presenter: Jennifer O’Neill Dates: Feb. 1, 8, 22 Times: 12-12:30pm

Wellness@Work invites you to a Virtual Bake Along via Teams. If registering 24 hours or less before this session, please email sjoosse@uoguelph.ca to receive the meeting invitation. Scott Schau has prepared a delicious Adaptable Cookie Base cookie recipe that can be turned into any type of cookie you want based on what you add to it.  Feel free to bake-along with us as a group or use the recipe at your leisure.