Peer Chat

Event Date: 
Friday, January 14, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Friday, January 21, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zom

Being a student is hard but it can feel like you are the only one who is stressed out or struggling. Peer Chat is a virtual way to connect with other students to talk through the different academic and social experiences you have while being a student. The session provides you with the opportunity to gain insight into different student experiences as well as share your own unique skills to help support your peers.

No registration is required, drop into the zoom session anytime during the hour.

Student Wellness Advisory Team

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom

The Student Wellness Advisory Team (SWAT) works to facilitate student input into the overall operations of Student Health and Wellness, Lakehead University’s Wellness Strategy and Student Health and Wellness’ Health Promotion Strategy. Members shall serve as student ambassadors with respect to the services offered by Student Health and Wellness and as ambassadors with respect to the overall health and wellness of the student population. Students from both Thunder Bay and Orillia are welcome.
Meetings will occur 2 per semester over zoom.

Bell Let's Talk Day

Event Date: 
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 - 9:00am to 8:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

Bell Let’s Talk Day is Wednesday, January 26

This marks Lakehead's 5th year participating in Bell Let’s Talk Day. The day provides a timely opportunity to build on increased awareness around mental health and mental illness and to inspire Canadians to keep playing an active role in moving mental health forward in Canada as a priority issue. For the 2022 campaign, we are encouraging the Lakehead community to keep listening, talking and being there for themselves and each other.

Send your words of encouragement to one another by taking a photo in the virtual photo booth or take time to support your own well-being by doing one of the Bell Let's Talk wellness activities.

To learn about how you can support the Bell Let's Talk initiative by visiting their website.

 

Thunderwolf Speed Dating

Event Date: 
Thursday, January 27, 2022 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Online

Ever wonder who provides student services at Lakehead? Looking to meet fellow students? Drop into Thunderwolf Speed Dating to meet staff and students from both campuses. You'll be randomly matched and chat for 2 minutes with mini-games and ice breaker questions to get the ball rolling, then onto the next match!

To see the whole Thrive week calendar, visit www.lakeheadu.ca/thrive.

Students Supporting Students in Distress

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom

Often friends, roommates, student leaders or classmates will be the first ones to notice a concerning behaviour which may indicate a peer is having difficulty and may need help. The workshop will:

  • Outline the various levels of distress and the resources you can provide for someone in each level of distress
  • Explore some of the key guidelines on how to recognize, respond and refer someone in distress;
  • Cover available supports in various areas, both on and off-campus including Counselling and Wellness, Academic Services, Disability Services, Legal and Conduct, and Community Supports.

Registration required. Students who attend will be able to add it to their CCR.

Check out all Thrive Week events at lakeheadu.ca/thrive

 

 

Winter WellU Wishlist

Event Date: 
Monday, December 20, 2021 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Email

Fourteen days of self-care and mindful practices delivered right to your inbox to help you make the most of your holidays and reset for the new year.

You will receive your first email on December 20.

Supporting Students In Distress

Event Date: 
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EDT
Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm EST
Event Location: 
Zoom
Event Contact Name: 
Irene Pugliese
Event Contact Phone: 
shccoun3@lakeheadu.ca

As staff and faculty, you are often the first to recognize that a student is in distress so it is important that you feel equipped to identify these behaviours and also understand how you can help.  The Supporting Students in Distress Guide and accompanying workshop outline the various levels of distress and the resources you can provide for a student in each level of distress.  We will also cover available supports in various areas, both on and off-campus including Counselling and Wellness, Academic Services, Disability Services, Legal and Conduct, and Community Supports.

Registration required, session delivered via zoom.

It's Your Move Feeling '22 Challenge

Event Date: 
Monday, January 17, 2022 - 9:00am EST
Event Location: 
Strava

Kick-off the new year with a new challenge from the It's Your Move Crew! Whether you are looking to start a new routine or just get back in the habit post-winter break, a little competition is a great motivator.
Starting on January 17 and ending on February 20, we are challenging you to complete 22 workouts in 35 days. We will be tracking your progress and sharing information via the It's Your Move Strava Group- you will receive an email on how to join the group before the start date.
All participants will be entered in a draw for a swag bag with goodies from Athletics and Health and Wellness.

 

 

Don't Stress The Test

Event Date: 
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Tuesday, March 22, 2022 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom

Join Student Health and Wellness for a live, counsellor-led workshop to learn skills, strategies and tips on preparing, studying and coping with the stress of tests/exams.

Can't make it live? The workshop will be recorded and emailed out afterwards to those who have registered. 

WellU Newsletter

Event Date: 
Wednesday, March 2, 2022 - 12:00pm EST
Event Location: 
Email

Receive tips and articles straight to your inbox and stay in the loop on upcoming wellness events both on and off-campus.

The newsletter will come out two times a semester and will feature recommended readings from Student Health and Wellness' health promoter and counsellor and include information about upcoming wellness events both on and off-campus.

Sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/2dddfe2e1d90/hptsqhncuj

 

 

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