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What do carnival games, yoga sessions and art therapy have in common?
They are all activities scheduled during the annual Thrive Week at Wilfrid Laurier University’s campuses Oct. 21-26 in support of mental health awareness and well-being.
Developed at the University of British Columbia in 2009, Thrive is a week-long series of events focused on mental health, raising awareness of and education about well-being and promoting strategies to build resilience. Laurier is one of 11 post-secondary institutions in Canada that offer Thrive-inspired programming.
“Thrive Week is all about building resiliency and connectedness among students and staff at Laurier,” says Jodie Lockey-
All events are free for Laurier students. Pre-registration is not required.
A number of exciting events and activities are scheduled across Laurier. Below is a selection of highlighted events happening on the Brantford and Waterloo campuses. Visit the Wellness Education page for a complete listing of Thrive Week events.
You can also find the Brantford campus Wellness Centre and the Waterloo campus Wellness Centre on Facebook.
Prizes are available to Brantford campus students for participating in Thrive Week events in person and on social media using the hashtag #LBThriveWeek. Attending events also counts towards credit in BF290 and your Laurier Experience Record.
Join Michelle Thomas of Laurier’s Indigenous Student Centre for a guided meditation session. No previous experience required.
Muse headbands are a wearable technology that can sense whether your mind is calm or active, helping to guide you through a meditative experience through sound. Each student will have approximately 10 minutes to use the headband.
Step right up for wellness-inspired carnival fun with free food and refreshments, games, prizes, mini how-to workshop stations and giveaways. All departments at Laurier’s Brantford campus have contributed to this event; you don’t want to miss it.
Physical activity is proven to contribute to overall well-being. Check out the physical activity sessions in the new Laurier Brantford-YMCA:
Free smoothies will be available in the Hawk’s Nest from 4-5 p.m.
Nothing warms the soul like a bowl of soup, right? Head over to the Indigenous Student Centre for a complimentary bowl of soup and a piece of fry bread.
Get in the fall spirit with a pumpkin-carving workshop courtesy of Laurier International. Pumpkins, carving tools
Get comfy and grab some snacks (popcorn and pizza on us) for Disney Pixar’s Inside Out, a fun movie about emotions and emotional regulation.
What are you most grateful for? How do you show gratitude? Share your tips, strategies or inspirational quotes with the Laurier Brantford campus community on the RCW chalkboard wall.
Questions about Thrive Week events at Laurier’s Brantford campus can be sent to Jodie Lockey-
Thrive Week at Laurier’s Waterloo campus kicks off Sunday, Oct. 21 with glow-in-the-dark
Fuel your Monday morning with a delicious fruit smoothie and a side of trail mix compliments of Laurier’s Athletics and Recreation department. Vegan and dairy-free options will be available.
Ten campus and community vendors and student groups will be on site to share health and
Taking care of ourselves is so important but sometimes we put our personal wellness on the back burner when life gets busy with friends, schoolwork or activities. Join Sherrie Steinberg from the Wellness Centre for a workshop about how everyday habits can impact your sense of well-being and your ability to cope throughout student life.
Calling all creative types! Explore the power of creative expression during a drop-in art therapy workshop offered by the Delton Glebe Counselling Centre.
Centre Start your Friday off right by stopping by the Wellness Education Centre (around the corner from Veritas Café) to help yourself to a free piece of fruit courtesy of the Student Wellness Centre (while supplies last).
Muse headbands are a wearable technology that can sense whether your mind is calm or active, helping to guide you through a meditative experience through sound. Each student will have approximately 10 minutes to use the headband.
For more information about Thrive Week events at Laurier’s Waterloo campus, please contact Nathan Reeve at nreeve@wlu.ca.