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Mindfulness & the 5 Pillars of Learning for Mental Health in the Workplace

As the world finds itself in the midst of a global pandemic and organizations and individuals across the world learn how to adjust to a new way of working and living, the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace has become ever more important.   Join MindWell Founder and Chief Training Officer, Dr. Geoff Soloway as he speaks with Jordan Friesen, M.O.T, National Director, Workplace Mental Health at the Canadian Mental Health Association for a webinar on mindfulness and workplace mental health. This webinar will cover:

Mood Routes Walk

The Wellness Education Centre is hosting virtual Mood Routes walks for students and employees. Online Location Instructions You must sign on to WebEx with your U of G single sign on. You can access this meeting through your browser and do not need to download any additional software. Password is haCxfFC8t25 (42293328 from phones and video systems)

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

Classical Yoga is a particularly effective and efficient system to not only stretch, tone and develop the muscles but stimulate robust health in all systems of the body.  Regular practice can relieve stress and anxiety and promote mental concentration.

GOAL 2.0 Master Class for Leaders- Performance Summary

Hosted by Learning and Development  GOAL 2.0 Master Class for Leaders Today’s Topic: The Performance Summary Quality Conversation: How to minimize defensive reactions and optimize positive outcomes that set the stage for the coming year GOAL 2.0 – the UofG’s performance success framework is based upon effective and evidence-based leadership practices. When put into practice on a regular basis, you can elevate your leadership effectiveness and enable your staff to perform well while supporting their well-being.

Supporting Yourself and Others Through COVID

COVID-19 poses unique challenges for all individuals. For those who experience common mental health challenges including anxiety and depression, the pandemic may exacerbate these issues. The uncertainty, social isolation and sometimes sudden and unexpected changes to normal routines, changes in relationships, work and home environments, can be additional triggers and especially difficult to manage. In the face of a pandemic like COVID-19, it is more important than ever to exercise vigilance around our mental well-being and the mental health of those around us.

Managing Me- At Home

Provided by Learning and Development In this highly practical webinar you’ll learn self-management practices to help you stay focused, productive and engaged while working at home. This short video provides a good description of the session: https://youtu.be/ChVjKKr8qV0 . Content includes:

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