Ever wondered about who you might meet if you book a counselling appointment at Student Health and Wellness? Stop by and meet the Student Health and Wellness Counselling Team.
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WellU Resilience is an 8 week, evidence-based course developed by Student Health and Wellness to help students’ learn to manage stress in healthy ways. The course features videos, slideshows, skill-building activities, resources and information to help students build resilience. Each week participants will learn about and practice a habit/skill that has been proven to increase life satisfaction, happiness and resilience, which all correlate with success and improved academic performance.
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Student Health and Wellness wants to hear from you!
The Student Wellness Advisory Team (SWAT) aims 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. This year we are starting the school year with a town hall to discuss the topics and issues relevant to students during the new COVID-19 landscape. This event is for students from Thunder Bay and Orillia.
Zoom meeting link: https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/92463669246
If you are unable to attend and still have a question or comment you want to be discussed feel free to email it in advance to activities.shcc@lakeheadu.ca.
The event will be recorded and shared after the fact.
By attending you are agreeing to the terms of this disclaimer:
https://www.lakeheadu.ca/students/orientation/event-registration/release-of-libaility
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
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 from SHW counsellor, Trudy Kergon.
Sign up by October 23 and you will receive the first email on October 25.
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 September 27, participants will receive a weekly newsletter with running tips and tricks from Lakehead University Track and Field athletes and coaches, 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 September 25th!
| 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. |
| 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. |
Have questions about Student Health and Wellness? Looking for advice on how you can make healthier choices? Ask our health promoter, Lindsey Wachter.
Questions can be submitted in advance by sending an email to activities.shcc@lakeheadu.ca
Join Student Health and Wellness for a virtual pet therapy session on IGTV!
Each week a student health and wellness professional will answer student questions. Their answers will be shared on @lakeheadlife's Instagram stories.
Join Student Health and Wellness every Thursday in July to learn a new mindfulness practice.
