safeTALK is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. Participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

Through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step TALK model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.

All participants will receive a learning booklet, resources and a Certificate of Completion.

Registration is required, space is limited.

Take a break, step outside and visit with the St. John's Ambulance therapy dogs by Lake Tamblyn every Tuesday from 12-1 this summer.

In cases of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the Student Health and Wellness Activity located in the Prettie Residence. 

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention® (3-4 hours)

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a half-day, activity-based, in-person training that provides you with the skills and practice to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations. 

Program Features:

• Prevention & verbal de-escalation skills

• Disengagement safety techniques

• Continuing education credits

• Trauma-informed training

• Risk assessment framework

• Physical intervention techniques

Recommended For: Professionals who work in environments that may require restrictive techniques

• First responders

• Healthcare professionals

• Education professionals

• Human service professionals

• Security personnel

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) is a half-day, activity-based, in-person training that provides you with the skills and practice to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations. 

Program Features:

• Prevention & verbal de-escalation skills

• Disengagement safety techniques

• Continuing education credits

• Trauma-informed training

• Risk assessment framework

• Physical intervention techniques

Recommended For: Professionals who work in environments that may require restrictive techniques

• First responders

• Healthcare professionals

• Education professionals

• Human service professionals

• Security personnel

Have you been wanting to start meditating but aren’t sure where to start? Student Health and Wellness is offering an email-based, 6-week Introduction to Meditation program. Each week, you will get advice, resources and mindfulness practices to try.

Open to students, staff and faculty.

The It's Your Move Crew are running back our summer-long challenge to log 100 hours of physical activity between May 15 and September 3. If that many hours seem out of your league- we will also be celebrating each 25-hour milestone along the way with Lakehead swag.

You log your activities into our Strava group and we will provide updates, encouragement and resources to help you hit your goals and you can connect and cheer on your fellow Thunderwolves.

This program is open to current students, incoming students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either Campus but only students are eligible for the incentives, must be able to pick up on either campus in September. There will be a prize package for the first student and the first faculty/staff who hit the 100-hour mark! 

⚠️ RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER ⚠️

It's a stressful time of year.
We get that! 

Final projects, exams, and the “what comes after” is a lot to deal with. If you need someone to talk to, or even just a good listener, you have access to counselors and doctors on campus in Student Health and Wellness - it's the BIG BLUE WALL when walking towards Bartley Front.

You can also stop by the CP Library and visit staff from Student Health and Wellness April 6th between 10:30am and 12:30pm to find out about ways you can destress, manage your time better, and even grab a handy take-away.

It can often be a challenge to take a minute to ourselves, so why not make self-care a habit and Take10.

#Take10 #Stress #TimeManagement

(Rescheduled from April 5th due to weather)

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Thursday in our activity room. Each session begins with a check-in, then a mindfulness practice is introduced and guided, followed by an opportunity to discuss any questions or insights.

No experience necessary – whether you are new to mindfulness or practice regularly, having the support of a group can help to strengthen your practice.