Don't Stress the Test

Event Date: 
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 - 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.  By attending you are agreeing to the terms of this disclaimer:

https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/orientation/event-registration/release-of-libaility

 

 
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Refresh Sleep Program

Event Date: 
Sunday, October 10, 2021 - 6:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Email Based

The Refresh Sleep program aims to provide Lakehead students, staff and faculty with the skills and strategies to achieve more restful nights.

When you join the Refresh Sleep program, you will receive a weekly email for eight weeks that has an attached PDF with important information and tips that have been proven to help improve sleep. It is encouraged to spend at least thirty minutes per week with the program information. The materials include information about:

  • The physiology of sleep
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Relaxation training
  • Mindfulness training
  • Cognitive strategies
  • Keeping sleep logs

Please note that you will not receive your first email until October 10, 2021

 

 
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Yoga For All

Event Date: 
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Thursday, August 5, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Thursday, August 12, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Thursday, August 19, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Thursday, August 26, 2021 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Lake Tamblyn Near the Agora Doors
Event Fee: 
Free!
Event Contact E-mail: 
activities.shcc@lakeheadu.ca

Yoga is back! 

Join instructor Ameena by the lake for some sun salutations every Tuesday and Thursday in August. No yoga experience is required. Open to all members of the Lakehead community! Please bring your own mat, water bottle and props. 

Classes will be cancelled in adverse weather.

Registration is required and attendees must complete the COVID Screen on the Lakehead Mobile Safety App. 

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Running with the Wolves

Event Date: 
Saturday, June 5, 2021 - 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
online

Thunderwolves Health at Home:Virtual Series logo

About

Running with the Wolves is a Virtual Run Club for first-time runners or those running for the first time in a while!

Beginning on June 6, participants will receive a weekly newsletter with running tips and tricks from Lakehead University Athletics and Student Health and Wellness. This program will help participants go from 0 to 5k throughout the 8 weeks. 

They will be a part of a community through Strava Clubs where they can meet other runners, get motivated, and share their favourite photos. 

This program is open to current students, incoming students, staff, faculty, and alumni from either Campus. Sign up by June 5!

How to register

Register for the Thunderwolves Running with Wolves Programs by completing this google form! Instructions for joining the Strava club will be sent upon receipt of registration. 

FAQ

Q: Do I need a Strava Account?

A: Yes, in order to fully participate in the community aspect of Running with the Wolves, a Strava Account is necessary. You can create a free Strava Account here: https://www.strava.com/register/free.

Please note it is not necessary to purchase any of the subscriptions associated with Strava to participate in Running with the Wolves 

Q: Do I need to run with my phone or a GPS Tracking Device?

A: No! A GPS Tracker is not necessary to participate, as you can manually input your runs onto Strava using these instructions if you prefer to run without a GPS tracker or phone.

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Summer WellU Wishlist

Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, July 21, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Wednesday, September 1, 2021 - 9:00am EDT
Event Location: 
online

Take time for yourself this summer by signing up for the Summer WellU Wishlist!

A new mindfulness or self-care activity will be posted weekly for you to try (or not) on your own schedule. We will be using a google classroom so you can discuss and share with fellow Thunderwolves. 

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Guide to Goal Setting

Event Date: 
Wednesday, May 12, 2021 - 11:00am EDT
Event Location: 
online
Event Contact Name: 
Lindsey Wachter
Event Contact E-mail: 
activities.shcc@lakeheadu.ca

Springtime is a great time to try to adopt new healthier habits- the warmer weather and longer days are full of opportunities.

If you are looking to make a change (of any kind) soon, sign up for Student Health and Wellness' Guide to Goal Setting. If you are looking for accountability and support, you can check in with our Health Promoter, Lindsey Wachter, along the way.

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WellU Newsletter

Event Date: 
Sunday, May 16, 2021 - 5:00pm EDT
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 wellness events both on and off-campus.

Sign up here: http://eepurl.com/g_wNPD 

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CMHA Mental Health Week

Event Date: 
Monday, May 3, 2021 - 9:05am EDT to Friday, May 7, 2021 - 5:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

Every year since 1951, CMHA has hosted Mental Health Week in the first full week in May, making 2021 the 70th year. The theme of this year’s Mental Health Week is understanding our emotions.

Student Health and Wellness is going to spend the week getting real about mental health by sharing information, resources and strategies for protecting your mental health on our social media accounts- @lakeheadlife and @lakeheadlifeor.

Check out free events offered by CMHA on their websites:

 


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Show & Tail

Event Date: 
Friday, May 7, 2021 - 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Online

As a part of CMHA Mental Health Week, SHW wants to help you de-stress with some virtual pet therapy by sharing photos and videos of our own pets on @lakeheadlife's Instagram stories.

Want to share your own adorable pet? Send in a picture of your furry/scaly friend along with their name to activities.shcc@lakeheadu.ca by Friday, May 7th. 

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Supporting Students in Distress

Event Date: 
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 11:30am to 1:00pm EDT
Event Location: 
Zoom

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. Those who register will receive a recording of the event if unable to attend live. Grad student welcome.

 

 
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