WELLNESS WEEK

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

Why do we procrastinate, and what can we do about it? In this webinar, we’ll dive into the science behind procrastination to uncover why we often delay tasks—even when we know better.

Facilitator: Anda Dragomir (PhD, Psychologist, OPQ)

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: 3 – 5 p.m., PERFORM Centre, Loyola Campus

Are you looking to eat healthy, save money, and enjoy delicious meals? Cook a meal with fellow students and get advice for meal planning that fits your student schedule and budget.

Facilitators: 

• Oriana Bellissimo (Registered Dietitian, School of Health)
• Gaby Szabo (Health Promotion Specialist, Health Services)
• Anda Dragomir (Wellness Counsellor, CU Wellness)

Time and location: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Le Gym (Studio D)

Daily life can often trap us in our heads and accumulate stress and tension we feel in our body. This experiential workshop will introduce you to somatic psychotherapy techniques to release built-up emotions and feel more grounded in your body. Come ready to move and make some noise. Wear non-restrictive clothing that will allow you to do some non-athletic movements.

Facilitator: Marc Leger (Psychologist, OPQ)

Time and location: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Vanier Library, Loyola Campus

Bring your friends and de-stress with friendly, furry pets. No registration required!

Facilitator:  Imagine Therapy Dogs

Time and location: 1 – 5 p.m., CC-403 Zen Den, Loyola Campus

You are invited to bring clothing or household items you no longer use and exchange them for items brought by others. The number of items you bring is the same number you may take (for example, bringing five items allows you to leave with five items).

We also encourage you to bring items that are typically rejected by thrift stores, such as clothing with small holes or stains. We will provide supplies and instructions for patching holes or creating fabric patches that can be sewn onto jeans or bags using scrap fabric. The goal is to reduce textile waste and keep materials out of landfills.

Any items left in good condition at the end of the event will be donated to the Chez Doris women’s shelter.

Facilitators:  

Lucy Feininger-Hughes (She/Her), Peer Wellness Ambassador and student in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality

Aoife O’Conelle (She/They), student in Philosophy and in the Loyola College for Diversity and Sustainability

Time and location: 2 – 4 p.m., GM-200

Menstrual pain has been normalized both in mainstream culture and behind doctor's doors. Many of us don't question whether or not the pain should be there, and instead just brace for impact. We suffer through hours to days of cramps and secondary symptoms. For many, a pain free period can sound like a miracle - in reality, it can be a few simple shifts away. Come and learn a wide range of evidence-based approaches and the science behind them. 

This workshop does not use gendered language or assumptions.

Facilitator: Courtney Kirkby (she/her) is a holistic uterine care worker. She is a registered massage therapist, a peristeam facilitator, and doula.

Time and location: 4 – 5 p.m., GM-340.10

This workshop seeks to provide you with new ways of engaging with their journals in creative and meaningful ways. Journaling looks different for everyone and thus can seem intimidating to start, we will provide different prompts on the theme of mindfulness that allow students to reflect on their relationship with writing and journaling as a meditative experience.

Facilitator: Yael T. Uribe (they/them), Peer Wellness Ambassador, Honours in English and Creative Writing with a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality

Time and location: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., EV-Atrium

Bring your friends and de-stress with friendly, furry pets. No registration required!

Facilitator:  Imagine Therapy Dogs

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

End of term can feel overwhelming - deadlines pile up, pressure increases, and it’s easy to be hard on yourself. This workshop explores how self-compassion can help you navigate stress in a healthier, more supportive way.

Facilitator: Lisa Tomlinson, Psychotherapist