Considering Counselling? Learn more about seeking psychotherapy
Are you considering reaching out for mental health support and just don't know where to start? Many others might be feeling the same way! Starting therapy to support your mental health can be a very scary experience, especially if you've never done it before and don't know what to expect or who to get support
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Orientation
From time to time, employees may find themselves in need of confidential, professional counselling for personal, family, relationship, and wellness issues adversely affecting work performance or threatening to do so. The purpose of the University's Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) is to help meet these needs. Eligibility for EFAP counselling has been expanded to
Morning Mindful Moment: The RAIN of Self-Compassion
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on beginnings as we set the tone for our day and our week for Be Well, Be Safe week! Join to sit back, relax and follow along to
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student's involvement in on- and off- campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of
Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)
The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph that launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student’s involvement in on and off-campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Explain the purpose of the
Wellness Friday: Psychological Hygiene
From a very young age we adopt common physical hygiene habits such as brushing our teeth, washing our hands and taking regular showers. What about hygiene habits that focus on our mental health? This 1 hour, interactive session will increase participant’s awareness and understanding of psychological hygiene while learning the factors that can promote and
The Working Mind For People Managers- Part 2
Workplaces are playing a greater role in promoting positive mental health among employees. The Working Mind (TWM) is an evidence-based training developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to address mental health in the workplace. Participants will learn how to: Recognize the impact of stigma and discuss
University of Guelph Grant Program Info Session 2024
The Wellness@Work Grant Program encourages faculty and staff across all campuses and research stations at the University of Guelph to help promote wellness in their workplace through the implementation of a tailored health‐promoting program, approach or idea in their workplace. Registration for this information session is for University of Guelph employees only within the Guelph
Morning Mindful Moment
Join this short mindful moment or the entire series to kick start your Monday morning and your week. This mindfulness exercise will be a guided activity focused on guided breathing. Join to sit back, relax and follow along to the guided script to start your day in a positive way. All levels of experience are
Dissertation Writing Retreat (DWR) Online
ONLINE Ontario, CanadaNOTE: You must apply for this program. It is not possible to register for Dissertation Writing Retreat (formerly Dissertation Boot Camp) through this website. To apply, visit the Library's Dissertation Writing Retreat webpage and complete an application form. The application deadline is March 15, 2024. This intensive one-week (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4
Graduate Accountability Group
The Graduate Student Accountability Group provides a welcoming, safe and productive online space for graduate students to do their work. The group is facilitated by a learning specialist and is designed to help you identify small goals and accomplish them during short work periods. Comments from previous participants: "The group is a great way to
Virtual Garden Design Course
This course will guide you through the process of creating an exciting garden design for yourself. Watch instructor Robert Pavlis go through the process with a sample garden, step by step, and then repeat the process with your garden. Robert is a big believer in learning the "WHY" and not just the "HOW." He'll not
Stop Worrying!
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. This two-hour skills workshop meets online with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic and includes brain training exercises and
Science of Happiness (Homewood Health)
This International Day of Happiness, join our EFAP provider, Homewood Health, to learn about the Science of Happiness. Scientific studies have shown that 50% of our individual differences in happiness are determined by our genes, 10% by our life circumstances, and 40% by our intentional activities. This one-hour session will introduce participants to some of
Providing Feedback to Graduate Student Writers: Rethinking Traditional Approaches
This workshop for faculty shares approaches to providing feedback on academic writing projects such as theses and dissertations. We discuss ways to anticipate and prepare for the challenges that graduate writers, including writers for whom English is an additional language (EAL), may experience as they receive, interpret, and respond to feedback. We show how you
Anxiety Skills & Strategies
Learn powerful, drug-free strategies, tips, and information on how to respond and calm down the uncomfortable sensations of anxiety. A variety of long and short self-calming strategies are introduced, along with behaviours that can help prevent escalation of anxiety. This three-part skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic meets
Stress Less for Tests
Learn practical skills and strategies to decrease test anxiety and enhance energy & performance throughout the semester and during exam periods. Stress Less for Tests is an online, on-demand skills program with Kathy Somers of the Stress Management & High Performance Clinic. The lessons arrive in your e-mail box upon registration in the program so
Working Through Menopause
Although the transition from peri-menopause to menopause is a normal part of every woman’s life, many of the changes can be very disruptive. It doesn't have to be that way! Women may experience symptoms of peri-menopause beginning in their early 40's and continue to experience symptoms into their 50’s. Simple nutritional and lifestyle modifications can
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) – Presentation Feedback
Learn how to "pitch" your research! Participating in this workshop series will help you better articulate complex ideas effectively in a concise format and prepare you to share your research in a Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. To help students prepare a 3-minute research “pitch,” we are hosting two interactive workshops facilitated by Dr. Jodie Salter
Listening to Different English Accents (online)
When it comes to understanding different pronunciations, much of the focus is on changing the speaker while ignoring listening practices. The purpose of this workshop is to have participants consider how they can be better listeners of different types of accented speech. Along with practicing practical strategies to improve understanding of various English accents, participants