Past Events

Does it take a long time to fall asleep?  Mid-night awakenings?  Sleep is not refreshing?  Learn the most effective drug-free strategies to promote better, restful sleep.  (Yes, it's true that long term use of sleeping pills changes your sleep structure and generates insomnia!)  This session includes:   * what robs us of energizing sleep   * how to fall asleep or back to sleep more easily   * techniques that settle down the busy brain making it easier to sleep 

Successful work groups are comprised of individuals who know how to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders in a variety of settings and circumstances. This session will review the key skills that enhance our ability to work well with others by providing information about speaking confidently and assertively, creating a supportive communication climate, listening effectively, and asking clear questions. Facilitator: from Homewood Health

Join us for Decode Emotional Eating, part of the Eat Right Without the Food Fight Series. No registration is required. LEARN: Why we do it How to break free SPEAKER: Alida Finnie  MSc RD CDE Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor Registered Dietitian

This is the right program for … those who want to control their expenses and learn the principles of sound money management. You may register for a single session or the complete series.

Beyond the Books is a face to face session that will first provide participants with general information on the prevalence of mental challenges and illness. It will then help participants to identify signs of troubling behaviour and give them skills to engage in a preliminary discussion to determine if referral to a professional is necessary.  Participants will also learn how and where to refer appropriately in a compassionate and effective manner.

MindWell-U (MWU) is hosting a free webinar.

This is the right program for … those who want to control their expenses and learn the principles of sound money management. You may register for a single session or the complete series.

In today's society, there still remains a lack of awareness and even sometimes bias related to mental health problems. This wellness session will allow participants to enhance their understanding of the personal and environmental factors that can have an impact on mental health, as well as the most appropriate prevention and intervention strategies available. Facilitator: from Homewood Health Contact Phone: 56800 Email: landd@uoguelph.ca

Dr. Vivian Lee will provide insightful guidance on how to speak to colleagues and staff about mental health from the perspectives of various roles in organizations including coworkers, supervisors and managers. This one hour webinar will provide specific information and guidance about what to say and do without overstepping boundaries or taking on too much responsibility. The webinar will also review what to do if a coworker or employee discloses mental health issues and how to foster a more open culture in the workplace. 

One of the most anticipated events of the year, the Women’s Day 5K is back. The Wellness Education Centre holds the event to raise awareness of sexual violence and to show the number of people in the community committed to supporting survivors. Participants will receive a bib that will say “I am here because” which can be filled out to show their support. Everyone is welcome to take part in the event at whatever capacity they can.