WELLNESS WEEK

Time and location: 12 – 1:30 p.m., online

Why does perfectionism often lead to dissatisfaction and never feeling good enough? This session will explore the causes of perfectionism, why it persists even when it creates problems, and how you can shift toward a more positive mindset to reach your goals. 

Facilitator: Marc Leger, Psychologist

Time and location: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., EV Junction (Second floor)

Welcome Imagine Therapy Dogs on campus! Bring your friends and de-stress with friendly, furry pets.

Time and location: 12 – 1:30 p.m., online

Learn to recognize the signs of anxiety and understand how it impacts your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. We’ll explore coping strategies like mindful self-compassion, grounding exercises, relaxation techniques and problem-solving. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and share your experiences.

Facilitator: Jessica Tutino, Psychologist

Time and location: 12 – 1:30 p.m., online

Maintaining healthy relationships is essential in every aspect of our lives. This workshop will explore the attributes of healthy relationships and red flags to watch out for and address. You will learn about recognizing and setting boundaries, communicating needs and desires in various relationships, and responding effectively when boundaries are crossed.

Facilitator: Jenna Rose & Mark Underwood, Sexual Assault Resource Centre

Time and location: 1 – 2:30 p.m., GM-300

Gain a more in-depth understanding of helpful and unhelpful stress and anxiety, the impact on the body and mind and learn practical strategies (beyond breathwork!) to calm the physiological signs of stress and anxiety.

Facilitator: Lisa Tomlinson, Psychotherapist

Time and location: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Vanier Library (Loyola)

Welcome Imagine Therapy Dogs on campus! Bring your friends and de-stress with friendly, furry pets.

Time and location: 12  – 1:30 p.m., online

Have cultural or community norms made it hard for you to prioritize self-care? Do you feel misunderstood or guilty when setting boundaries? Do you struggle to balance self-care while managing other responsibilities?

Whether you're a racialized or non-racialized person, this workshop will allow you to better understand the radical roots of the term self-care in Black communities. You’ll have the chance to consider practical tools and strategies to promote self-care, and recognize practices you may already be using. This session is especially valuable if you grew up in an environment where pleasing others was prioritized over considering your own needs and preserving your energy.

Facilitator: Myrlie Marcelin, Psychotherapist 

Time and location: 2:30  – 4 p.m., SHIFT conference room, LB-145

How well do you know your body? Do you have painful periods or irregular cycles? Maybe you've been diagnosed with PCOS, endometriosis, or fibroids. Perhaps you struggle in the days or weeks leading up to your period with difficult moods, lack of sleep or body pain.

Have you ever wondered what your hormones are doing, and more importantly, how to work with them?

Menstrual charting is a free, easy, do-it-from-bed way to track your hormones over your cycle and cycle to cycle. You can support your health, know your body, and even use it to avoid or prepare for conception.

Facilitator: Courtney Kirkby (Holistic uterine practitioner and co-founder of Tiger Lotus Coop and Community Healing Days)