Upcoming Events

Build strength to support your running! Led by Garrett Watkins, this 30-minute session will focus on targeted strength exercises to improve stability, support running performance, and help reduce injury risk. All experience levels welcome. Registration Register through Qualtrics! Max 10 participants

More than 1 or 2 headaches a month are too many! Learn effective, practical, drug-free strategies to decrease stress-related tension and migraine headaches, and to decrease headache pain. Topics include : headache trigger combinations - and the ones to really watch for practical strategies to try as a headache is coming on the four stages in the migraine neurovascular process where you can intervene 4 techniques to relax your eyes, and strategies to release neck & shoulder tension a variety of self-regulation and...

Does it take a long time to fall asleep or to sleep? Is your mind racing in bed? Join us to learn what sleep researchers recommend as the most effective drug-free strategies to get better, restful sleep. Research shows that the use of sleeping pills changes your sleep structure and can generate insomnia. This session includes information on the: The three key strategies for decreasing insomnia What robs us of energizing sleep How to fall asleep or back to sleep more easily Registration ...

Addictions affect the workplace in many different ways, although many effects are difficult to spot and recognize. This one-hour session will increase participants’ understanding of addiction, substance use and behavioural addictions, including: signs, symptoms, and effects on the individual and the workplace. Participants will also get an opportunity to reflect on their own role in the workplace with respect to addictions. Facilitator Facilitator from Homewood Health Registration ...

Whether your child already lives on their phone or you're just starting to wonder what all the headlines are about, this session is for you. Designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages - from toddlers to young adults - we'll explore what tablets, smartphones, social media, gaming and AI are really doing to kids' attention, mood, and development, and what you can actually do about it at every stage. You'll leave with...

Looking to start a new fitness or wellness journey? Did you know that all staff/faculty on campus have access to a subsidized rate to use the on-campus facilities? Join us on a tour of what programming/services and equipment are available to our staff/faculty members and why the Athletic facilities might just be the best fit for you! Attendees of this tour will receive a free day pass for recreation in the Guelph Gryphons Athletics Centre, including access to the Fitness Centre and / or a fitness class, to use at their convenience! ...

Get into the holiday spirit with some skating, hot beverages, and snacks! Grab your skates and head down to the Gryphon Centre Arena for a recreational skate to take a break in the day. Hosted by Athletics & Recreation for staff and faculty to attend as part of Wellness@Work. Helmets are recommended and staff and faculty should bring their U of G cards. Attendees will need to sign a waiver before entering the rink. Hot beverages and light snacks will be available. Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the Guelph Student FoodBank. Skate...