Upcoming Events

Worrying is a component of anxiety and you can do something about it! Learn to curb the worry habit... and how to avoid the 5 key pitfalls that perpetuate and escalate worrying. Topics include : the 2 approaches proven to decrease worrying shifting from destructive / unproductive worry to gain access to the evolutionary advantage of worrying 5 pitfalls that perpetuate worry and make it difficult to break out of worry spirals tips for bedtime worriers a variety of techniques + brain training exercises to curb unhelpful worrying...

When the clocks change, your circadian rhythm doesn’t necessarily adjust at the same pace. Even a one-hour shift can temporarily affect sleep, alertness, energy and concentration- almost like a ‘hangover’. Before we set our clocks back an hour on Sunday (Nov 1), join us to proactively learn practical, evidence-informed strategies for adapting most effectively and for protecting your sleep. Topics include : How changes in sleep timing can affect energy, alertness and performance and how long adjustment can take What the evidence says about using...

Muscle knots and a nervous system that won't switch off Chronic neck, shoulder and low back pain that persists is one of the most common health problems faced by many on campus. Whether your pain or discomfort comes from a desk, a workbench, or a full day on your feet, U of G Faculty Dr. John Srbely and Dr. Jay Shah from NIH will explain what the emerging research tells us about why this kind of pain persists for years and, most importantly, what you can do about it. Many treatments such as massage/manual therapy or acupuncture often ease a muscle knot, but the relief doesn'...

This presentation will discuss modifiable risk factors for dementia and how we can help protect and improve brain health at any age! This workshop will provide information on reducing the risks of dementia and tips, tricks, and resources. Learn how to protect and improve brain health by focusing on the 12 modifiable risk factors of dementia. Facilitator Robin Smart, Public Education Coordinator, Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington Registration Register through Qualtrics!

This 5-session program begins Friday, October 30, 2026 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM The two greatest triggers of Irritable Bowel (IBS) symptoms and altered gastrointestinal function are... stress and diet. There is a strong relationship between our brain, our emotions, and how our gastrointestinal tract is functioning. This program teaches the most effective relaxation, diet, and lifestyle strategies to improve this relationship and positively impact IBS symptoms. These approaches are helpful for those with IBS, and for people with a stressed stomach, who would like to better...

Learn techniques and tips to decrease the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety… This program shares research-based tips & strategies, emphasizing skill acquisition. A variety of long and short self-calming techniques are introduced, along with cognitive and lifestyle behaviours that help prevent escalation of anxiety. These techniques are especially helpful in the self-regulation of uncomfortable sensations like : muscle tension and tightness in the chest & shoulders feeling like it’s hard to breathe, or not getting enough air...

Anger is an emotional signal. Are you using it effectively? Or replaying and holding on to anger? Anger elicits brain and body responses that can be beneficial in the short term but, when continually surging, they can negatively impact health, sleep, focus, and relationships. This workshop includes: the steps that cardiologists, the Gottman Institute, and Meichenbaum’s Stress Inoculation Training (SIT) recommend we employ to cope most effectively through situations that activate our anger cues brain/body approaches for shifting out of an endless loop of...

Supporting a Colleague’s Mental Health: Recognize, Respond, Refer is a workshop for staff and faculty that supports understanding mental health in the workplace and building confidence in navigating mental health–related conversations. Fostering a mentally healthy workplace is a shared responsibility, yet many people hesitate to engage in these conversations out of concern about saying the wrong thing or overstepping. This training helps address those concerns by clarifying roles, boundaries, and practical ways to offer support. This session accompanies the...

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...

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...