Join us for a Staff and Faculty Open House at Student Health and Wellness! This is your chance to explore the services and supports available to our students and learn how we can collaborate to foster a healthier, thriving campus community.

Take a tour of our space, meet our dedicated team, and discover how you can play a role in embedding wellness into your work. Enjoy light refreshments, engage in meaningful conversations, and leave with resources to better support our students—and yourselves!

Open to staff and faculty.

See the rest of the Thrive schedule at lakeheadu.ca/thrive.

Join SHW counsellor, Holly Maki, to dip your toes into mindfulness. This session includes an introduction to mindfulness where we hope to create some “aha moments” about mindfulness, maybe even inspiring you to want to know more.  Included in this session there will be an explanation of what mindfulness is, how it can be supportive to your well-being and the opportunity to participate in some brief mindfulness exercises. 

Open to students, faculty and staff. Check out the rest of the Thrive week schedule at lakeheadu.ca/Thrive

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.

Open to students, staff and faculty. Registration is required, space is limited. Sign Up

See the rest of the Thrive schedule at lakeheadu.ca/thrive.

Join us for Let's Get Active: a series of engaging fitness classes and activities exclusively for Lakehead graduate students, faculty, and staff! Hosted by Athletics and Student Health and Wellness, these sessions are designed to promote physical health, mental well-being, and a sense of community within our campus.

Each class will offer a unique opportunity to engage in different forms of exercise, from yoga and bocce to strength training and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to destress, stay active, or try something new, there's something for everyone!

January's session will be part of Thrive Week and will be a yoga class facilitated by Modo Yoga

Details:

• Who: Lakehead graduate students, faculty, and staff.
• Cost: $5 per session to cover costs of instructors, equipment, or refreshments, depending on the activity.
• Registration: Required for all classes. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up early: https://luathletics.lakeheadu.ca/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=0fcb...

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your well-being and connect with others in the Lakehead community!

Take a break and drop by Thunderwolves Thrive in the Agora! This casual, drop-in event is open to all members of the Lakehead community. Connect with your fellow Thunderwolves, enjoy light refreshments, and grab some exclusive giveaways provided by Bell Let’s Talk.

Representatives from Student Health and Wellness and Human Resources will be on hand to share information about the many well-being supports available to students, staff, and faculty. Whether you’re looking for resources, a conversation, or just a moment to relax, this event is for you.

See the rest of the Thrive schedule at lakeheadu.ca/thrive.

Eating disorders affect 10-20% of college women and 4-10% of college men, posing serious risks to physical and mental health.

Drop by to chat with Student Health and Wellness about how to deal with eating disorders on February 5th, outside main cafeteria between 12pm and 2pm.

Cannabis impairs driving skills and increases crash risk. For your safety and others, never drive under the influence-choose a designated driver or alternative transportation instead.

Join staff from Student Health & Wellness outside the Main Cafeteria on January 30th between 10am and 12pm to learn more about Cannabis use and safe driving.

Join SHW counsellor Alexa to learn more about mindful self-compassion practices.  Participants will learn about self-compassion practices and the benefits of responding to oneself with kindness when encountering challenging circumstances. 

Join SHW counsellor Holly to learn a bit about mindfulness and its benefits.  The goal of the session is to create some “aha moments” and inspire you to want to learn more. This workshop will provide an explanation of mindfulness, a description of how mindfulness can be helpful in day-to-day life and, an opportunity to participate in some brief mindfulness practices.

Join SHW counsellor Irene for this interactive workshop about resilience.  Participants will learn about and practice various skills that have been proven to increase life satisfaction, happiness, and resilience, all of which correlate with success and improved academic performance.