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SUMMARY:Baby Steps - Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Join Giulia\, a mother\, artist\, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key\, restorative Forest Therapy events\, as we witness the land waking up from winter! \nIt can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn’t good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of new parents or caregivers and babies\, and all are welcome. \nForest Therapy originated in Japan in the 80s. Today it is practiced all around the world and studies show the incredible benefits of regular\, intentional sessions with nature\, which include lower blood pressure and stress levels\, relief of depressive states\, and increased sense of wellbeing. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGentle\, flexible invitations to inspire you and your baby to engage with the natural world and each other\nMoments of optional sharing as a group\nBreastfeeding and chestfeeding welcome\nWashroom with changing table available\nBring a blanket\, baby carrier for naps and comfort\, and all your baby gear and food\, plus weather appropriate clothes for you and baby.\n\nDisclaimer: This is not group therapy and Giulia is not a trained psychotherapist. The Forest is the Therapist\, the Guide opens the door. \nMaximum 20 adults with a child up to 1 year of age. \nFee: $50 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 16\, 2026. After April 16 the fee is $60 plus HST. Registration is for all 5 sessions. \n 
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/baby-steps-forest-therapy-for-newborns-or-infants-and-their-caregiver/2026-05-01/
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SUMMARY:Baby Steps - Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Join Giulia\, a mother\, artist\, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key\, restorative Forest Therapy events\, as we witness the land waking up from winter! \nIt can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn’t good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of new parents or caregivers and babies\, and all are welcome. \nForest Therapy originated in Japan in the 80s. Today it is practiced all around the world and studies show the incredible benefits of regular\, intentional sessions with nature\, which include lower blood pressure and stress levels\, relief of depressive states\, and increased sense of wellbeing. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGentle\, flexible invitations to inspire you and your baby to engage with the natural world and each other\nMoments of optional sharing as a group\nBreastfeeding and chestfeeding welcome\nWashroom with changing table available\nBring a blanket\, baby carrier for naps and comfort\, and all your baby gear and food\, plus weather appropriate clothes for you and baby.\n\nDisclaimer: This is not group therapy and Giulia is not a trained psychotherapist. The Forest is the Therapist\, the Guide opens the door. \nMaximum 20 adults with a child up to 1 year of age. \nFee: $50 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 16\, 2026. After April 16 the fee is $60 plus HST. Registration is for all 5 sessions. \n 
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/baby-steps-forest-therapy-for-newborns-or-infants-and-their-caregiver/2026-05-08/
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SUMMARY:Baby Steps - Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Join Giulia\, a mother\, artist\, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key\, restorative Forest Therapy events\, as we witness the land waking up from winter! \nIt can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn’t good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of new parents or caregivers and babies\, and all are welcome. \nForest Therapy originated in Japan in the 80s. Today it is practiced all around the world and studies show the incredible benefits of regular\, intentional sessions with nature\, which include lower blood pressure and stress levels\, relief of depressive states\, and increased sense of wellbeing. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGentle\, flexible invitations to inspire you and your baby to engage with the natural world and each other\nMoments of optional sharing as a group\nBreastfeeding and chestfeeding welcome\nWashroom with changing table available\nBring a blanket\, baby carrier for naps and comfort\, and all your baby gear and food\, plus weather appropriate clothes for you and baby.\n\nDisclaimer: This is not group therapy and Giulia is not a trained psychotherapist. The Forest is the Therapist\, the Guide opens the door. \nMaximum 20 adults with a child up to 1 year of age. \nFee: $50 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 16\, 2026. After April 16 the fee is $60 plus HST. Registration is for all 5 sessions. \n 
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/baby-steps-forest-therapy-for-newborns-or-infants-and-their-caregiver/2026-05-15/
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SUMMARY:Baby Steps - Forest Therapy for Newborns or Infants and their Caregiver
DESCRIPTION:Join Giulia\, a mother\, artist\, and certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide in a series of low-key\, restorative Forest Therapy events\, as we witness the land waking up from winter! \nIt can feel hard to leave the house when sleep isn’t good or your baby is fussy. These sessions are tailored to the needs of new parents or caregivers and babies\, and all are welcome. \nForest Therapy originated in Japan in the 80s. Today it is practiced all around the world and studies show the incredible benefits of regular\, intentional sessions with nature\, which include lower blood pressure and stress levels\, relief of depressive states\, and increased sense of wellbeing. \nWhat to expect: \n\nGentle\, flexible invitations to inspire you and your baby to engage with the natural world and each other\nMoments of optional sharing as a group\nBreastfeeding and chestfeeding welcome\nWashroom with changing table available\nBring a blanket\, baby carrier for naps and comfort\, and all your baby gear and food\, plus weather appropriate clothes for you and baby.\n\nDisclaimer: This is not group therapy and Giulia is not a trained psychotherapist. The Forest is the Therapist\, the Guide opens the door. \nMaximum 20 adults with a child up to 1 year of age. \nFee: $50 (plus HST) per person if you register by the early bird deadline of April 16\, 2026. After April 16 the fee is $60 plus HST. Registration is for all 5 sessions. \n 
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/baby-steps-forest-therapy-for-newborns-or-infants-and-their-caregiver/2026-05-22/
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SUMMARY:GenEQ Exchange Series
DESCRIPTION:The GenEQ Exchange Series is a welcoming\, interactive event where community members come together to share experiences\, learn from one another\, and explore practical ways to build more equitable and inclusive spaces—and support career development. \nThe event features guided conversations at themed stations—such as gender equity\, Indigenization of the classroom\, navigating identity\, and career advancement—where you can connect with others\, exchange ideas\, and take away real-world strategies you can apply in your work. You’re free to move between stations\, join the conversations that interest you\, and participate at your own pace. \nOpen to faculty\, staff\, graduate students\, and administrators of all genders. \nLight refreshments and snacks will be provided! \nEvent Facilitator: Leanne Son Hing (she/her)\, Professor\, Psychology \nStation Topics and Host(s): \n\nFemmephobia: When femininity is devalued by Adam Davies (he/they/all)\, Associate Professor\, Interdisciplinary Studies)\nIndigenous Reconciliation and Gender Equity by Cara Loft (she/her)\, Educational Developer in the Office of Teaching and Learning\nGrowing the Pipeline: Practical Approaches to Gender Equity in STEM by Jean Hein (she/her)\, Outreach Manager\, CEPS\nThe Gender Spectrum: Exploring Identity Beyond the Binary by Lucas Porto (he/they)\, BAH Undergraduate Student\nStudent Perspectives on Navigating Gender Equity in Academic Spaces by Adya Dash (she/her) PhD Candidate\, School of Engineering\nBeyond Mentorship: Finding Allies\, Sponsors and Champions to support your Career Development by Katherine Sorensen (she/her)\, Manager\, Co-operative Education (Engineering\, Science\, and Computing programs)\n\n 
URL:https://news.uoguelph.ca/event/geneq-exchange-series/
LOCATION:Thornbrough Building\, 80 South Ring Road East\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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