Past Events

Be Kind… to Yourself! The first session of the year will focus on self-compassion, it’s benefits, and how to practice it in your daily life. Together we will also begin to build a collective resource bank of books, movies, podcasts, etc. that we can all draw from and contribute to. Breakfast will be provided.  Please register using this RSVP link.

This group program meets twice a week for 6 weeks (12 sessions in total) to maximize the opportunity to practice and develop strong skills in releasing body tension, and calming and focusing the mind. This educational program emphasizes skill acquisition and education about stress management and high performance. This is not a self-disclosure or therapy group; the purpose is skills practice.

Staff, faculty and students are invited to celebrate the launch of Healthy Workplace Month with the second annual U of G Campus Mile! Join us at The Portico on Johnston Green at noon, Oct. 1. Participants will walk, run or roll a mile through a marked route on our beautiful campus. If you're a runner, you may want to try the Campus Mile twice! This event officially launches Healthy Workplace Month.  View highlights from our 2018 Campus Mile. 

Orange Shirt Day is also an opportunity for First Nations, local governments, schools and communities to come together in the spirit of reconciliation and hope for generations of children to come.

Wellness@Work has formed a staff and faculty book club building off of the existing Gryphons Read student club.  The first book as part of this new book club for faculty and staff is called, "Son of a Trickster."  The book is written by Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations novelist Eden Robinson.  You can pick up a copy of the book from the McLaughlin Library, Guelph Public Library or the Campus Bookstore. 

The labyrinth is available for anyone to drop-by and walk through.

This session is a workload/time management program that helps individuals do more with less, execute on strategic priorities, and stay engaged by raising the bar in how they plan, focus, organize and manage expectations. Program Focus:

Bring your reusable bag and some cash to the flower and vegetable market on campus every Thursday from 12:30pm - 4:30pm.  Support sustainability by purchasing local produce from the U of G farm! 

This group program meets once a week for 3 weeks to develop and practice skills in decreasing the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming techniques are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety.  All techniques in this program have originated from research into strategies which decrease anxiety. They have been well studied and the most up-to-date information will be presented.  

Do you miss the good old days on the playground? We have the solution for you, Recess League runs weekly with a random sport picked each time inspired by school yard games. Recess League is a great way to have a mental wellness break in the middle of the work or school day! Examples of sports that are played in Recess League are 3-on-3 Basketball, Kickball, Nerf, Ultimate Frisbee, Scooter Dodge-ball, and so many more! There is no previous experience required.