Wellness Walk (Second Offering)

Date

Wednesday May 22, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

As part of our commitment to employee well-being, join us for a rejuvenating stroll along the waterfront. Take a well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. In just 25 to 30 minutes, recharge your mind and body, promoting mental wellness through movement and connection with nature. Let's prioritize mental health together by embracing this opportunity to destress, unwind, and foster a culture of well-being in our workplace. Don't miss out on this refreshing start to Mental Health Week!

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Wellness Walk (First Offering)

Date

Wednesday May 1, 2024
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm

Kickstart Mental Health Week this May with our Wellness Walk! As part of our commitment to employee well-being, join us for a rejuvenating stroll along the waterfront. Take a well-deserved break and immerse yourself in the tranquil surroundings. In just 25 to 30 minutes, recharge your mind and body, promoting mental wellness through movement and connection with nature. Let's prioritize mental health together by embracing this opportunity to destress, unwind, and foster a culture of well-being in our workplace. Don't miss out on this refreshing start to Mental Health Week!

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Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace

Start Date

Wednesday May 1, 2024

End Date

Friday May 31, 2024

Time

12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Location

Online

Dive into four enriching, self-paced courses exploring Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. With a focus on building capacity for compassion and kindness in the workplace, unlock the power of personal and professional growth this May with our asynchronous training series! Available free of charge from May 1st to May 31st, 2024. 

Embark on a journey of learning, and growth this May. Take charge of your development and thrive both personally and professionally with asynchronous training offerings.

 

Safety Connection: Roadmap to Mental Harm Prevention

Date

Thursday June 6, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Join Esther Fleurimond, Healthy Workplaces Consultant with WSPS, as we review the Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap. The Roadmap, developed by WSPS in collaboration with Howatt HR Consulting, was made to help support organizations in creating and implementing a psychological health and safety strategy at work. Improving and maintaining the positive mental health of employees is an essential part of a healthy & safe workplace and can improve thinking, decision-making and relationships at work. Which all lead to healthier employees and increased productivity. The Roadmap is a user-friendly compliment to the CSA Z1003 National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and serves as a framework to guide employers in putting programs and policies in place using an evidence-based Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. Get started on making your workplace more psychologically safe today!

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Safety Connection: Roadmap to Mental Harm Prevention (First Offering)

Date

Wednesday May 29, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Online

Join Esther Fleurimond, Healthy Workplaces Consultant with WSPS, as we review the Mental Harm Prevention Roadmap. The Roadmap, developed by WSPS in collaboration with Howatt HR Consulting, was made to help support organizations in creating and implementing a psychological health and safety strategy at work. Improving and maintaining the positive mental health of employees is an essential part of a healthy & safe workplace and can improve thinking, decision-making and relationships at work. Which all lead to healthier employees and increased productivity. The Roadmap is a user-friendly compliment to the CSA Z1003 National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace and serves as a framework to guide employers in putting programs and policies in place using an evidence-based Plan-Do-Check-Act approach. Get started on making your workplace more psychologically safe today!

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Library Tours (Douglas)

Date

Thursday May 23, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Douglas Library (93 University Avenue)

Join us for a tour of the historic Douglas Library, where information services and resources are available for learning and research, in a space that is conducive to contemplation and collaboration.

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Workplace Mental Health Leadership Certificate Program

Date

Wednesday May 29, 2024
8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Location

The practical framework and leadership skills introduced in the program align with evidence-based and industry best practices, including the National Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace. The certificate showcases organizational leadership and commitment to a mentally healthy workplace, through best practices and innovative solutions.

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Library Tours (Stauffer)

Date

Thursday May 16, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Meet in the Rotunda of Stauffer Library (come in the main doors at the intersection of Union and University)

Stauffer isn’t just for students! Come see what we have to offer and how you can connect with our services and spaces!

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Identifying and Responding to Someone in Distress

Date

Thursday May 9, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Gordon Hall, Room 300

This session helps students, staff and faculty learn how to recognize when someone is struggling and how to respond with particular emphasis on immediate distress and/or crisis. Participants will gain practical tips on what to say and what to do in order to connect students with the appropriate resources available on-campus, in the community and/or online.

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Appreciation and Recognition - Creating Change: Facilitating Policy Development

Date

Monday May 6, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Location

Online

This 90-minute virtual workshop will focus on learning how to engage decision makers in reviewing appreciation and recognition employee suggestions, against evidence or practice-based approaches for policies and procedures.

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