Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

Therapy Dogs

Come and enjoy some quality time with the St. John Ambulance Therapy Dogs. ? ? ?

Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, need a break from studying, or simply love dogs, this visit is a perfect opportunity to press paws with some furry friends!

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Thunderwolves Thrive

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.

Yoga

Join us in the Student Health and Wellness Activity Room for sun salutations and downward-facing dogs this semester.

Student Health and Wellness is happy to offer FREE yoga to Lakehead students, faculty and staff. Classes are led by a qualified instructor. no experience or registration is required.

Some mats and props are available but bring your own if you have one.

Open to students, faculty, and staff!

Family Movie Matinee

Take a break and enjoy some quality family time at our Family Movie Matinee! We'll be watching Paddington 2.

This free event offers a cozy and fun activity to relax, connect, and recharge together. 

Bring your little ones and settle in for an afternoon of entertainment with a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Popcorn will be provided.

Open to students, faculty and staff.

Mindful Meditation

Join Student Health and Wellness for live, counsellor-led mindful meditation sessions every Wednesday in our activity room.

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

Open to all Lakehead students, staff and faculty.

(OR) Pause for Positivity

Sometimes, it's the little things that mean the most. Drop by the HP library to indulge in 2 of our favourite little things: therapy dogs and pizza! And while you're there, add a note of the little things that bring you joy in the Happiness Jar.

Therapy Dogs will be here from 12-1pm. Pizza will arrive around 12:30pm, and available while it lasts.

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff, however, please save the pizza for students only.

Let's Get Active: Modo Yoga

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!

Intro to Meditation

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. 

(OR) Coffee & Kickoff

Thrive Week is back on campus! Join us at the Orsi Family Learning Commons to kick off Thrive Week with coffee and snacks, grab your 2025 Thrive Kit, and learn about all the awesome events being held this week.

Get ready to Thrive! 

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Thrive Kits are for students only.

(OR) Puppy Social

Our friends at Precious Paws Rescue are coming to campus for the cutest kind of stress relief: a puppy social! Drop by to visit with the puppies.

Open to students, faculty, and staff.

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