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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
