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Wellness Events & Workshops: 


Green Dot

Green Dot Talks: An introduction to the Green Dot mission of ending power based personal violence on our campus -- one green dot at a time.
The Green Dot Bystander Training: An interactive workshop that will teach you how to reduce power-based personal violence.

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Grief Talking Circle

Everyone grieves in his or her own unique way. When someone you love dies, you may feel angry, isolated, sad, guilty and lonely. This grief talking circle is comprised of men and women with mixed types of loss. Specifically suited for students who have experienced the death of a grandparent, parent, spouse/partner or close friend. In the same way, we welcome student caregivers experiencing anticipatory grief.

Dates: TBA in Fall Semester. ** In the interim, please visit www.griefsupport.utoronto.ca to see what options are available on campus.
Location: Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, 246 Bloor Street West (Bedford/Bloor), Room 346
Facilitators:

Effie Mitskopoulos, Yr. 1 MSW Student
Michele Rizoli, Associate Chaplain
Laurie Coleman,  Counsellor & Wellness Coordinator, Health & Wellness

Snacks and drinks provided (thanks to the GSA). 
To RSVP or for more information please e-mail: Laurie.Coleman@utoronto.ca

 

Mindful Mondays - Winter 2012 Series

  • Learn how to build Mindfulness Meditation into your life to reduce stress.

  • Mindfulness meditation is about being aware in the present moment. We spend a lot of time focusing on what went wrong in the past, or worrying about the future, and this distracts us from what we want to do in the moment. It also creates a lot of stress!

  • Take some time out for yourself and participate in one or more of the Mindfulness Meditation sessions. We will engage in a variety of mindfulness practices over the 4 sessions.

  • Registration required. No experience necessary.

Dates: TBA
Location: CAPS Room B, Mezzanine, 214 College St. (entrance through Housing Services)
Facilitator: Cheryl Champagne, Health & Wellness
Due to space, a maximum of 25 students will be able to participate.
REGISTRATION OPENS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO EACH SESSION  (click here to register)

 

SICK-NOT WEAK: Guest Speak Michael Landsberg

Michael Landsberg is fighting the "Sick - Not Weak" sentiment. He will speak about how he "came out" and perhaps why he hasn't felt the judgements others have. Michael will also deal with these issues:
  • The damage caused by the common question "what do you have to be depressed about?"
  • Why is depression and anxiety thought of as a weakness?
  • What does depression "feel" like?
  • How can doctors better understand what their patient is feeling?
  • How can students develop the confidence to share their struggles?
Date: Thursday April 26, 2012
Location: 303, Galbraith Building
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SPEAK YOUR MIND: Assertiveness for Women

This workshop will explore basic assertiveness skills and the barriers that prevent women from speaking up for themselves. Find out how to say no and set boundaries to take better care of yourself and the things that matter to you.
 
Date: TBA
Location: CAPS Group Room B, 214 College St.
Facilitator: Cheryl Champagne, Assault Counsellor/Educator, Health & Wellness

Stressbusters

Talk with other students about the stress you are feeling and learn coping strategies.  Drop in anytime, no commitment necessary.

Dates: TBA in Fall Semester.
Location: Walden Room, University College Union, 79 St. George St.
Facilitators:
Shauna Corbin, Counsellor, Health & Wellness
Janine Robb, Executive Director, Health & Wellness

 

The eSupport Group

Health & Wellness in partnership with Accessibility Services will be running an 8 week support group for students with disordered eating.  This is an opportunity to attend a group to help connect with others, have an opportunity to express and identify feelings and to explore some of the underlying issues.  This is not a treatment or intervention group but rather an opportunity to meet others and share coping strategies that do not include food.

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION & MORE INFO

 

Workshop Series: Skills for Successful Self-Management

  • This series is open to students who have been screened/assessed at CAPS and placed on a waiting list for counselling (exception: Mindful Eating: Food & Mood which is open to all students)
  • REGISTRATION: Students must register for each workshop they would like to attend by calling CAPS at 416-978-8070 (press 0 to reach the Front Desk). 
  • SPACE: limited to 25 participants so please ensure that you register well in advance of the workshop date. 
  • CANCELLATIONS: If you are unable to attend, please provide 24 hours-notice of your cancellation.  There will be a charge of $45.00 for each missed workshop if 24 hours notice of cancellation is not given.
  • LOCATION: CAPS Group Room B, Mezzanine Level (enter through Housing Services), Koffler Student Services Centre, 214 College Street
  • FACILITATOR: Laurie Coleman, Counsellor & Wellness Coordinator, Health & Wellness

 

Skills for Successful Self-Management - Stress & Coping

This workshop is helpful for students transitioning to university life who feel overwhelmed, anxious, or are having trouble concentrating.  While it is true stress adds challenge and opportunity to life, too much can seriously affect our mental well-being. Learn how to recognize ‘good’ stress from ‘bad’ while developing natural ways to incorporate both aspects into our lives. This is an interactive program that will include the integration of relaxation and mindfulness meditation.
Dates offered: Thursday April 19, 2012;  5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Skills for Successful Self-Management - Mindful Eating:  Food & Mood

Here we invite students to explore healthy eating and recognize how it’s the fuel for life. We discover how our relationship with food can affect our mood, the necessity of carbs in our diet and how to translate Canada’s Food Guide into a useful nutrition tool. With the help of a Registered Dietitian we will integrate healthy
snacks, learn ways to PACE and PLAN daily meals and the importance of regular exercise for optimal
health and academic performance. This is an interactive program that will include the integration of
relaxation and mindfulness meditation. *OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS, not just those on the CAPS waitlist.
Dates offered: TBA

Skills for Successful Self-Management - Depression 101:  Chasing The Blues Away

This workshop provides basic information about depression. It explores the difference between having the blues and being clinically depressed. The workshop teaches the common signs and symptoms of depression and
offers suggestions and strategies to help students cope while at university and beyond. This is an
interactive program that will include the integration of relaxation and mindfulness meditation.
Dates offered: TBA

Skills for Successful Self-Management - Anxiety & Coping

This workshop teaches students new ways to cope with anxiety by incorporating relaxation techniques and mindfulness to help achieve balance between education, work and leisure time. Participants will be able to share their current stressors in an interactive program.
Dates offered: TBA

Skills for Successful Self-Management - Emotional Rescue

Learn how to effectively manage your emotions and understand how to achieve balance between education, work and leisure time. Through a brief introduction on prima ry emotions and how they affect our ability to concentrate, make friends and navigate in the university setting, students will learn about people skills and subsequent coping strategies. We will also be discussing the impact of emotional intelligence as it relates to stress tolerance and the importance of a good support system.
Dates offered: TBA