Mental Health Awareness

Date

Tuesday May 6, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

This one-hour session is designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and build confidence in recognizing and responding to signs of mental health challenges in the workplace and beyond. Whether you're supporting a colleague or caring for your own mental wellness, this session offers practical insights and strategies to help you thrive.

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A Bit More Than A Rough Patch: What a Comedian Learned About Taking Mental Health Seriously

Date

Monday May 5, 2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Location

Online

Continuing the conversation on mental health, this session marks the start of Canadian Mental Health Week. Building on the momentum of Chancellor Rogers' Thrive Week 2024 keynote, we invite you to join us for an engaging and thought-provoking online session with comedian, author, and mental health advocate Susan Stewart. In her talk, Susan shares her personal experience of surviving a mental health crisis. With honesty, vulnerability, and a touch of humour, she will challenge the stigma around mental illness, offer hope to those facing similar struggles, and remind us of the power of laughter and resilience.

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You Can Do Hard Things: How To Change What No Longer Serves You

Date

Thursday May 1, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

Change is constant and inevitable. We make decisions every day, whether big or small. But what happens when we feel stuck, when we know that change is needed but we can’t quite find the motivation to see it through? Discover the solution during Canada Life’s and Workplace Strategies for Mental Health’s new webinar - You can do hard things: How to change what no longer serves you.

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Preventing and Managing Burnout

Date

Thursday May 8, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Burnout is more than just feeling overwhelmed—it can impact your wellbeing, productivity, and overall quality of life. This interactive session will guide you through practical strategies to recognize burnout risks, explore different types of rest, and implement simple, effective techniques to support recovery and resilience. Whether you're looking to prevent burnout or find ways to restore your energy, this session will provide valuable tools to help you and those around you thrive.

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Putting Workload Management on the Agenda: Creating Awareness Workshop

Date

Monday May 26, 2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Managing Workload can be a challenge in any organization. Come find out how best to manage your workload in a practical way. Any thriving organization should have more work than can be accomplished in a day. A psychologically healthy and safe environment allows you to do your job with the least amount of stress about work left to do. Everyone needs to be involved. This session is focused on discussing in a practical way, what workload management means for you and/or for your team if you are in a leadership role. We all deserve to provide a good day's work and go home with our mental and physical wellbeing intact. Please come prepared to make a positive contribution by thinking about how to reduce workload stress.

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Delving into Dahlias | A Workshop for Flower Enthusiasts

Date

Wednesday April 23, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

MacCorry - FSLF Lecture Theatre Room B176

Discover the beauty and ease of growing dahlias, one of the most popular and versatile cut flowers in the floral industry. Join Erin, a passionate gardener with over 15 years of experience, as she shares essential tips for cultivating these stunning blooms. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just love flowers, this workshop will teach you how to identify dahlia varieties, plant and care for them, and manage pests. Plus, weather permitting, take home some gorgeous Dahlia blooms to enjoy! No experience necessary—just a love for flowers!

Spots are limited, so sign up early!

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Effective Communication for Workplace Wellbeing

Date

Tuesday April 22, 2025
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Online

Strong communication is the foundation of a healthy and engaged workplace. But how do we navigate difficult conversations, reduce stress, and foster collaboration?

Join us for this interactive half-day workshop, where you’ll gain practical tools to enhance dialogue, minimize conflict, and create a psychologically safe work environment. Through case studies and dynamic discussions, you’ll learn strategies to overcome defensive communication patterns, balance advocacy with inquiry, and build confidence in meaningful conversations.

Take the first step toward a more connected and resilient workplace—register today! Please note that this session is part of the Enhancing Wellbeing and Preventing Burnout Certificate Course however, you are welcome to register and join as a standalone session.

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Effective Communication for Workplace Wellbeing

Date

Monday March 31, 2025
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Mackintosh-Corry Hall, B176 Seminar Room

Strong communication is the foundation of a healthy and engaged workplace. But how do we navigate difficult conversations, reduce stress, and foster collaboration? Join us for this interactive half-day workshop, where you’ll gain practical tools to enhance dialogue, minimize conflict, and create a psychologically safe work environment. Through case studies and dynamic discussions, you’ll learn strategies to overcome defensive communication patterns, balance advocacy with inquiry, and build confidence in meaningful conversations. Take the first step toward a more connected and resilient workplace—register today! Please note that this session is part of the Enhancing Wellbeing and Preventing Burnout Certificate Course however, you are welcome to register and join as a standalone session.

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Managing Resistance to Change

Date

Tuesday April 22, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Online

Change is inevitable but navigating it effectively can make all the difference! Join us for Managing Resistance to Change, a TELUS Health session designed to help you understand why change can be challenging and how to build resilience, adapt, and thrive in evolving environments. In times of change, it's natural to experience resistance—but understanding how to navigate these challenges can empower you to adapt, thrive, and lead with confidence. This interactive session will explore the psychological and emotional aspects of change, providing you with practical tools and strategies to:

  • Identify common reactions to change and understand their impact
  • Overcome resistance and build resilience Foster a positive mindset in shifting environments
  • Develop effective communication strategies to navigate transitions. Apply key takeaways to both workplace and personal life. Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion designed to equip you with the skills needed to embrace change with confidence.

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Putting Workload Management on the Agenda

Date

Monday April 7, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Online

Managing Workload can be a challenge in any organization. Come find out how best to manage your workload in a practical way. Any thriving organization should have more work than can be accomplished in a day. A psychologically healthy and safe environment allows you to do your job with the least amount of stress about work left to do. Everyone needs to be involved. This session is focused on discussing in a practical way, what workload management means for you and/or for your team if you are in a leadership role. We all deserve to provide a good day's work and go home with our mental and physical wellbeing intact. Please come prepared to make a positive contribution by thinking about how to reduce workload stress.

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