This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Positivity does not refer to simply smiling and looking cheerful, it is about one’s overall perspective on life. Difficult situations cannot always be avoided, but we all can develop the skills to use our strengths and positive capacity to help us bounce back from stressful situations. This session will highlight strategies for building resilience to be able to cope with whatever life throws at you.

This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Mindfulness is the psychological process of bringing one's attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. Mindfulness takes practice and effort. This session will provide an overview of the concepts of mindfulness theory to promote personal wellbeing and practical techniques to reduce “mental clutter”, stay focused, and be attentive in-the-moment.

This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

58% of Canadians report “overload” associated with their many roles such as work, home and family (CMHA). A moderate amount of stress improves our efficiency and our mental sharpness. However, unmanaged stress can lead to unproductive patterns, loss of focus, and negative health impacts. This session will provide an overview of the symptoms of unmanaged stress and practical strategies to identify, manage, reduce, and/or eliminate the stressors in order to achieve more balance in your life.

This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

As part of its commitment to fostering a safe and healthy learning and working environment, in October 2018 the University announced its intent to become a tobacco and smoke-free campus in the fall 2020. This session will highlight the benefits of quitting, some of the things to think about to help you make the decision, supports available once you are ready to quit, and how to support someone who has decided to quit.

This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Many of us have jobs that keep us sitting down for a large portion of our day. Studies have linked inactivity with increased risk for developing chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, and increased feelings of depression and anxiety. This session will highlight the health risks associated with physical inactivity and practical tips for incorporating more movement throughout the workday.

This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Positivity does not refer to simply smiling and looking cheerful, it is about one’s overall perspective on life. Difficult situations cannot always be avoided, but we all can develop the skills to use our strengths and positive capacity to help us bounce back from stressful situations. This session will highlight strategies for building resilience to be able to cope with whatever life throws at you.