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Workshops and Programming
We encourage you to take a proactive, preventative approach to your wellness and learn tips and techniques to help you stay physically and mentally well. We have both in-person workshops and online workshops for you to enjoy. All programming is free for Laurier students.
Four of our workshops are required to earn the Wellness Education Certificate and they each run twice per term on Zoom: Taking Charge of Your Wellness, Getting More Sleep, Eating for Wellbeing, and Finding Your Bliss. Complete the Wellness Education Certificate by attending any one of our mental health workshops, running on Zoom or in-person.
Read about the norms and expectations of virtual workshops.
Upcoming Workshops and Programming
Online workshops are available through Zoom and require registration in advance, however links will automatically be sent to your student email upon registration. All workshops are open to all students at all campuses. All workshops take place in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Please ensure you are using your student email address in order to access these workshops.
Gratitude Walls Across Campus
April 3 to 6 | Waterloo | Drop in
Take a moment to find one thing you are grateful for today and share it on one of the many Gratitude Walls you’ll find around Waterloo campus during Keep Calm and Study On program. Locations include the Student Wellness Centre, Athletic Complex, and Office of Student Affairs. The benefits of regularly practicing gratitude include increased self-esteem and decreased anxiety and depression from boosting our mood and challenging negative thought patterns.
Gratitude Ball Pit
April 3 | Brantford Wellness Hub (OM 206-30) | Drop in
Join Wellness Education to share messages of gratitude and positive affirmations. You will be able to write and decorate balls that will then go into our ball pit in the sensory room. These messages will be there for students to read when they need a pick-me-up, and you can try to find your message in the ball pit! There will be light snacks provided.
Brantford Breakfast Bar
April 4 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Brantford Wellness Hub (OM 206-30) | Drop in
The Breakfast Bar program will run every Tuesday and Wednesday of Winter term, from 9:00-11:00 am, or while supplies last. Grab some breakfast on your way to class, connect with your peers, or find out more about university services. There will be vegan and gluten-free options available. This program is generously funded by the Student Life Levy and offered in partnership with the Student Wellness Centre and the Dean of Students Office.
Brantford Breakfast Bar
April 5 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Brantford Wellness Hub (OM 206-30) | Drop in
The Breakfast Bar program will run every Tuesday and Wednesday of Winter term, from 9:00-11:00 am, or while supplies last. Grab some breakfast on your way to class, connect with your peers, or find out more about university services. There will be vegan and gluten-free options available. This program is generously funded by the Student Life Levy and offered in partnership with the Student Wellness Centre and the Dean of Students Office.
Journaling 101
April 5 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Brantford: CB100 | Register in advance
Join the Brantford Student Wellness Centre for an experiential 1-hour workshop on journaling. We will explore what journaling is and can be, barriers to journaling, reasons to journal, and how to keep safe while journaling. All attendees will receive a journal and pen. There is a limited number of spaces, please register early.
De-Stress with Dogs
April 6 | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Brantford Wellness Hub (OM 206-30) | Drop in
Join puppy raisers and their puppies from Autism Dog Services. De-stress before your exams by coming to visit or have a snuggle with the service dogs in training. This is open to all students!
De-Stress with Slime
April 6 | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Waterloo: P119 (FULL)
Join the Peer Wellness Education team to create your own personalized slime creation to help you destress during the exam period! Not only will you be making your own awesome slime to take your mind off exams, but you will also receive helpful information on how to deal with stress effectively during exam week! There is a limited number of spaces, please register early. Update: this event has reached maximum registration.
Brantford Breakfast Bar
April 10 | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Brantford: OM 207-46
Come celebrate the last day of classes and the breakfast bar with the Student Wellness Centre and Shinerama! Drop in and grab some food (until noon, or while supplies last) for the last day of class. There will be vegan and gluten free options available. Hope, a little girl who is living with Cystic Fibrosis will also share her story.
Mindful Mondays
April 10 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Waterloo Room P111 or Drop in on Zoom
Join Normand for Mindful Mondays to learn and use meditation and mindfulness skills to lower your experience of anxiety, depression, and stress. We will meet in person in P111 or on Zoom. This workshop is facilitated by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre. Visit the SWC Workshops and Groups page for more information.
Self-Care and Resilience
May 16 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Zoom: Register in advance
Learn how your habits can impact your sense of wellbeing and your ability to cope throughout the day. This workshops is run by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre and counts as an elective toward the Wellness Education Certificate.
Staying Well in Grad School
May 25 | 11 a.m. to noon | Zoom: Register in advance
We all have mental health to promote and protect. How can we balance it all, to avoid burning out? Join Claire as she shares tips and strategies to help you be well. This workshop will explore the services available to you through the Student Wellness Centre, the dimensions of wellness, and tips for staying well during the job search. Open to all Laurier Master’s and PhD students. This counts as an elective towards the Wellness Education Certificate.
Self-Compassion
May 30 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Zoom: Register in advance
Do you find it difficult to turn off the critical voice inside your head? Drop in to learn how to practice self-compassion to improve your mood, increase your resiliency and motivation, and feel more comfortable with yourself overall. This workshops is run by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre and counts as an elective toward the Wellness Education Certificate.
Grounding and Mindfulness
June 13 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Zoom: Register in advance
Learn strategies to increase your self-awareness and focus on the present moment. This workshop teaches skills that are great for daily practice and to help you cope when feeling stressed. This workshops is run by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre and counts as an elective toward the Wellness Education Certificate.
Social Media and Mental Health
June 27 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Zoom: Register in advance
This workshop will address how social media affects mental health. It will give particular attention to the impact of social media and the news, and it will discuss strategies for managing stress and setting healthy boundaries. This workshop is run by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre and counts as an elective toward the Wellness Education Certificate.
Happiness 101
July 11 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Zoom: Register in advance
Learn about Positive Psychology and the secrets to increasing positive emotions, decreasing negativity, and creating satisfaction in life. This workshop is run by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre and counts as an elective toward the Wellness Education Certificate.
Exam and Performance Anxiety
July 25 | 3 to 4 p.m. | Zoom: Register in advance
Learn ways to handle performance anxiety, improve your mental game, and find inner calm during midterms and exams. This workshop will also address the additional stresses caused by online exams. This workshops is run by a clinical counsellor from the Student Wellness Centre and counts as an elective toward the Wellness Education Certificate
Share Your Thoughts
Did you attend a previous workshop and want to share your thoughts? Use our workshop feedback form. We always appreciate feedback so let us know what you would like to see from us in the future.