Health Promotion and Wellness Activities

(OR) Blind Date with a Book Swap

Looking for your next page-turning romance? Join Student Health and Wellness for a fun-filled event during Love Week!

? What’s the story?
Bring a book you’re ready to share and wrap it up at the event—yes, we’ll provide everything you need! Add a few hints about the book, and then trade it for another book. Who knows, you might just find your next favourite! 

In the spirit of Love Week, this event will be highlighting romance books and their tropes, red flags, and green flags, but all book genres are welcome!


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Greenshield Webinar: Blue Monday – Is it Real?

Let's Be Real Webinar Series

We continue our Let’s Be Real webinar series with Canadian broadcaster and mental health advocate Michael Landsberg. This month’s episode: Blue Monday – Is it Real?

Is Blue Monday just a myth, or is there more to how winter affects our mental health? In this engaging discussion, Michael will share pre-recorded interviews with Dr. Dan Riskin, evolutionary biologist and host of Animal Planet, and Lucas Cochran, tech correspondent for The Daily Planet and mental health champion.


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Sex Toy Bingo

 Make sure you’re satisfied and safe this Valentine’s Day by joining Student Health and Wellness and Pride Central for a fun and educational evening of Sex Toy Bingo, led by sexual health educator Kris Carlson.


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Loving Kindness Meditation

Our most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves. Celebrate Love Week with Student Health and Wellness by joining counsellor Alexa Hiebert for a guided self-love and kindness meditation.

As RuPaul says, "If you can't love yourself, how in the hell are you gonna love somebody else?" This session will help you cultivate self-love and compassion, allowing you to extend the same warmth to those around you. Take a pause, reconnect with yourself, and leave feeling refreshed and empowered. 


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*CANCELLED** Skate Under The Stars

CANCELLED DUE TO COLD WEATHER

Taking time for social connections with others can boost your mood and contribute to overall happiness, so grabbing your friends and heading down to Lake Tamblyn can be the perfect pick-me-up.

Join ResLife and Student Health and Wellness for a bonfire and hot chocolate as we light up Lake Tamblyn.


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Pee for Pizza

Did you know? Sexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea often have no symptoms, so regular testing is key to staying healthy.

Student Health and Wellness, in partnership with the Thunder Bay District Health Unit’s sexual health team, is offering drop-in, confidential STI testing in the SHW activity room from 1-4 PM. 

✅ Get tested
? Enjoy a free slice of pizza
?️ Grab sexual health supplies for future consensual fun

No appointment needed—just drop by!


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Discover Purpose and Balance in the 7th Edition of Our Trail to Wellness

Dear Lakehead,

We're excited to announce the release of the 7th edition of Our Trail to Wellness, focusing on Occupational Wellness for all members of our Lakehead community—students, faculty, and staff alike. This issue offers practical strategies to achieve balance, purpose, and satisfaction in your work and studies. It highlights the importance of building meaningful connections, embracing challenges, and aligning your daily efforts with personal values. Fostering growth and creating supportive environments are at the heart of this edition.

Key highlights include: insights from career development experts; an overview of the EPID@Work study; details on Thrive Week and the launch of Lakehead Gathers; and tailored resources such as career services, co-op programmes, and training opportunities. This issue invites reflection on how finding purpose and creating positive dynamics can enhance well-being across our entire community.

To read the full newsletter >>> CLICK HERE <<<

As you explore this issue, take time to reflect on what brings joy and fulfilment to your work or studies. By embracing occupational wellness, we can continue building a thriving, connected, and supportive Lakehead community.

Take care, be well, and thank you,

Jonathon Racine (he/him) ?️‍?
Wellness Strategy Coordinator, Lakehead University
807-343-8010 ext. 7246 | wellnesscoordinator@lakeheadu.ca

Got a story or tips to share about your wellness journey? We're excited to feature insights from Lakehead students, faculty and staff! Submit your ideas for future newsletters focusing on Social, Spiritual, and Physical Wellness.

To subscribe to the Our Trail to Wellness Newsletter, please SIGN UP HERE

Blind Date with a Book Swap

Looking for your next page-turning romance? Join Student Health and Wellness and the Pride Center/Gender Equity Center for a fun-filled event during Love Week!

? What’s the story?
Bring a romance book you’re ready to share and wrap it up at the event—yes, we’ll provide everything you need! Add a few hints about the book, like its tropes, red flags, or green flags, and then trade it for a mystery romance. Who knows? You might just meet your next literary soulmate.


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Building Resilience: How to navigate exams, successes and failures as a student

Join TalkCampus Clinical Director Polly Haselton and Clinical Lead, Ceri Connelly, for an interactive online workshop designed to help you build resilience and thrive in the face of academic challenges. Whether you're preparing for exams, celebrating successes, or learning from setbacks, this session will equip you with practical tools and strategies to stay grounded, motivated, and focused.

Open to Students, Sign Up Required


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