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March 2021

Better Sleep Program

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Learn the most effective cognitive / behavioural strategies that decrease insomnia . . . 

Guelph Gryphon's Athletics Centre's March Madness Mileage Challenge

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Let's see how much you can move and how far you can go in the month of March. This is how we broke down the numbers 10,000 steps/day is 8km 8km/day for the month of March (31 days) = 248 kms The questions is... how close can you get to the 250 km goal for the month??!! Learn more about the challenge and how to register today!

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

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.

STOP Worrying Workshop

"Worry is like a rocking chair. It rocks and rocks and gets us nowhere." So why do we do it? What perpetuates and even escalates this habit? Do you even worry about how much you worry? How much is too much? Is it possible to worry yourself sick? How do we prevent it from running our life? Or giving us anxiety?

Mood Moves

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.

Take the Stress Out of IBS!

Relax your stressed stomach! The two greatest triggers of Irritable Bowel symptoms and altered gastrointestinal function are...STRESS and DIET.

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

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.

Anxiety: Skills & Strategies Program

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.

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

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.

RBC Financial Wellness Seminar: First Time Homebuyer Plan

To help your employees feel more confident about financing their first home, our team of experts can review everything from understanding what they can actually afford, to knowing all of their choices for financing. We offer many seminars for first-time homebuyers, helping them with every stage of the process. Presenters: Advisors from RBC and their community partners Cancellation Policy Please cancel no later than 2 days in advance to ensure we can give your spot to someone on the waiting list.

Decreasing Headaches

This session is offered by Kathy Somers. More than 1 or 2 headaches a month are too many . . . After looking at numerous research studies, the U.S. Headache Consortium (which includes 7 medical societies) has given relaxation therapy, cognitive stress management approaches, and specific biofeedback treatments a Grade A efficacy rating in treating migraine headaches!

Making Every Meeting Matter - Designing Effective, Inclusive and Enjoyable Meetings

Hosted a meeting recently that did not go as planned? Walked away from a meeting unsure of what the key takeaways were? Join this interactive session to explore how you can use a consistent strategy, tools, and processes for managing effective meetings. Learn the “secret sauce” to creating an effective meeting agenda, become more efficient to respect everyone’s investment of time, and discover online tools to make your meetings more engaging in a virtual working world. Whether you lead meetings regularly or occasionally, it is important to be prepared to get the most out of it.

Introduction to Health and Safety - Lunch and Learn

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act) is the safety legislation that governs all provincial workplaces, including the University of Guelph. The Act assigns safety responsibilities to various workplace parties and its Regulations outline expectations and provide guidance for the performance of safe work in the workplace. Participants will have an introduction to the various parts of the Act and gain insights into the application of the Act and the Regulations at University of Guelph workplaces.

Mood Moves

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.

2021 Virtual Yoga Speaker Series - Hans Bakker

Dr. Hans Bakker has taught sociology at the University of Guelph for thirty-five years. His yoga teacher training was at Sivananda and Kripalu and he taught asanas and pranayama as well as meditation. He also participated in Tibetan Buddhist chanting. 

Wellness Friday: Respectful Relationships in the Workplace

Creating a respectful workplace is everyone’s responsibility. This workshop will raise awareness around what respectful behaviour looks like, promote the adoption of a professional attitude, assist with the development of effective communication skills, and suggest common standards for respectful behaviour. Facilitator: Homewood Health Register on the Learning and Development website.

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

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.

Mood Moves

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.

Online Yoga Speaker Series 2021

Join us to listen to Dr. Franco Vaccarino speak about pleasure, anxiety and balance! Use the link https://zoom.us/j/95484128908 to join the event.

Winter House Calls for First Year Students

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University of Guelph staff and faculty are invited to participate in Student Housing's Winter House Calls Program - COVID-19 edition. 

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

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.

Mood Moves

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.

2021 Virtual Yoga Speaker Series - Praveen Saxena

Join the U of G Yoga and Meditation Collective for their fourth speaker on March 25th at 12:00 pm EST (Toronto), to hear Dr. Praveen Saxena's presentation on Yoga: The synergy of mind, meditation, and mental well-being.  Dr. Praveen Saxena is a Professor of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph and is also Director of the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation. He researches the synergy of medicinal plants and traditional yoga and meditation practices. 

Wellness Friday: Improving Workplace Communications

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: Homewood Health

Classical Yoga Class Every Tuesday & Thursday

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.

Mood Moves

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.