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Today’s life is fast-paced and we all experience unique challenges, which may come in the form of societal pressures, pressure to do more, exposure to troubling global, local and personal situations, worry over family and friends or concern for our own well-being. In the face of life’s challenges, it is even more important for us to learn the art of relaxation and practice self-care. This session will explore personal stress triggers and review some practical, easy techniques to equip participants with brief relaxation moments that are such an important tool for coping during challenging times.

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More and more people are finding themselves caught between the conflicting demands of taking care of aging family members, while at the same time raising children, members of this “sandwich generation” may experience a considerable amount of stress. Learning to weigh the needs of multiple generations within one family is one of the most difficult parts of caregiving and continuing to attend to one’s own emotional needs is vital to avoid chronic stress and burnout.��

Format: Online workshop

Practicing self-compassion is sometimes viewed as being self-indulgent, self-absorbed or letting ourselves off easy. In fact, self-compassion enables us to evaluate our experiences more rationally and also kicks in to help us develop more effective solutions for making things better. Research shows that practicing self-compassion is a powerful tool for motivation and is strongly related to psychological well-being, including increased life satisfaction and resilience and decreased anxiety and depression. Join this session to learn about how to start implementing self-compassion in your own life.

Format: In-person workshop

Inspired to grow your own garden but don’t know where to start? This introductory and experiential workshop led by Monica Vesely will show participants how to start growing plants from seed and provide tips on how to do so successfully. Spots are limited! Necessary gardening materials will be provided.

Format: Online session

Chefs Donna Shin and Mari-Beth Davis are hosting a fun and interactive virtual cooking class where you’ll learn how to craft your own delicious, fresh poke bowl. Whether you're a seafood lover or prefer plant-based options, you will be guided through the process step by step, helping you create a balanced, vibrant, and healthy dish with your choice of tuna, salmon, shrimp, or tofu as your base.��

Format: Online session

This session will share, in an accessible, digestible way, the current state of knowledge around airborne illness and how we can protect ourselves against it, both in our workplaces and in our daily lives. Attendees will learn practical strategies for protecting themselves against airborne illness, and will be introduced to a range of community and campus resources they can rely upon to assess the quality of the air and protect themselves against airborne transmission. WIN:��One workshop attendee will be randomly selected to win an air purifier for use in their campus space!

Format: In-person and virtual components

Are you ready to make actionable changes to your health? Join this 10-week program starting on Tuesday, October 7!  In 10 weeks, fine-tune behaviours and habits related to stress management and physical activity with coach Stacey Majaury from Athletics and Recreation.

While not a requirement, it is strongly recommended that you have attended the��Deep Health: Setting the Foundation��workshop��in advance.��

Format: In-person workshop

Join us for a unique workshop focused on mindful creativity in the workplace. Join facilitator and artist Zack Sandor-Kerr to explore his reverse colouring book experiences, where you doodle and draw over beautiful blobs of shape and colour. In the workshop, we will learn and develop some tools for mindful creativity, and experience the refreshing and mood-boosting power of a mid-day art break.

If you hear “making art” and typically run the other way, this session is especially for you. No experience or (perceived) skill is required. Just come and doodle.

All participants will receive their own copy of Zack’s “Not A Colouring Book.”

Format: In-person workshop

Have you thought about developing new healthy, sustainable and mindful habits but are not sure how to begin? 

In this interactive, in-person session with Stacey Majaury from Athletics and Recreation, you will select a personal goal related to sleep, stress management, nutrition, physical activity or recovery, and will leave with a 5-minute action plan to achieve that goal. You'll also discover self-coaching techniques to help you reflect, adapt, and maintain consistency moving forward.

Consider also registering for the next step in��Deep Health: Small Group Coaching (10 weeks)

Format: Online keynote and panel

As we live longer, retirement is evolving from a period of rest and relaxation into an opportunity for continued growth and fulfillment. This shift calls for a more holistic approach to retirement planning, one that includes the often-overlooked non-financial aspects. How will you spend this new chapter of life meaningfully? How will you integrate purpose, connection, and personal growth into your retirement plan?

Join ��ݮ��Ƶ alumni Simon Chan (BA ‘98) and Kyra Jones (BSc ‘09, PhD ‘14), both featured recently in ��ݮ��Ƶ Magazine, along with special guest retirees including Mike Drak, Canadian best-selling author on the non-financial aspects of retirement, and ��ݮ��Ƶ Retiree and former OHD Director, Katrina Di Gravio, on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a thought-provoking webinar on reimagining retirement. Listen to retirees share their experiences, learn about the non-financial considerations that are crucial for a fulfilling retirement, and participate in a live Q&A.

Open to all ��ݮ��Ƶ staff interested in learning about retirement for themselves or supporting others to reframe their retirement planning.