Past Events

Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of the research based “happy habits” they can adopt to increase their levels of happiness and well-being.

Front line staff members are normally the first contact for clients and/or visitors. Learn how difficult situations can be dealt with effectively while maintaining a safe and secure environment. Participants will gain confidence and knowledge of safety and security within the work place. Please bring a pen and notebook with you to this workshop. Come prepared for in class training. This program is for all front line staff members dealing with staff, students, visitors.

It’s that time of year again when running shoes are looking more attractive than your clunky winter boots! Isn’t it time to follow through with your New Year’s resolution to get fit?

MindWell-U is hosting a free online webinar. We all make mistakes, but it’s what happens next that matters most in high-reliability organizations. Join LSE-trained organizational social psychologist Dr. Ellen Choi as she explains: How mindfulness training helps employees learn from mistakes, not hide or worry about them How mindfulness supports workplace safety and productivity Which factors contribute to making a workplace mindfulness intervention more likely to succeed

It can be difficult, or near impossible, to forgive someone who has hurt or wronged us. Holding on to these resentments can have negative effects on our health, our well-being, and our ability to experience joy and happiness. This session will explore what it means to forgive, how to move from a place of anger to a place of peace, and how this process can free us from our past hurts. Facilitator: from Homewood Health  Contact

Retirement isn’t just about your finances-sometimes through our planning and saving, we lose sight of the bigger picture. This interactive workshop will engage participants in discussions on topics like:

Thank you to everyone who completed last fall’s Wellness@Work Survey. The responses we received will help us identify and better understand workplace factors that affect the psychological health and safety of University of Guelph faculty and staff. Please join us April 4 to learn more about the survey results: Town Hall 12-1 p.m.

Grab your colleagues and head to Mom's Kitchen in the UC Food Court on March 28th.   For $10.49, a pork souvlaki on a pita with lemon potatoes and greek salad will be available. March is Nutrition Month and we encourage you to take this time to connect with your colleagues over lunch as you enjoy your meal.

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. Mortgage, food, utilities, transportation, child care, medical expenses… The list of monthly bills continues to grow and the costs add up quickly. What would you do if you suddenly became sick and were unable to work?

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