health promotion and wellness activities

(or) wiigwasitig gitigaan 'birch tree garden' afternoon

you are invited to wiigwasitig gitigaan ‘birch tree garden’ afternoons!

join us for gardening in the medicine wheel teaching garden and three sisters garden. gardening is a fun and relaxing activity that supports many facets of wellness including emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental wellbeing. it helps distract the mind, putting it into a quiet and relaxed state, while having a positive impact on mood and brain chemistry. please bring water, a hat and sunscreen. light refreshments will be provided. everyone is welcome.

(or) kindness bracelets

this year's cmha mental health week is all about the healing power of compassion. drop in and join student health and wellness in making kindness bracelets! take a moment to make a kindness bracelet for yourself or someone you would like to send kindness to. resources about bringing love and kindness meditation into your bracelet-making will also be available. #compassionconnects 

 

(or) gender-affirming care

drop by simcoe hall to chat with student health and wellness and lusu about what gender-affirming care options are available at lakehead and in the community, and what is covered by your health and dental plan.

(or) safetalk

safetalk is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step talk model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.

verbal intervention workshop

crisis prevention institute: verbal intervention (formerly prepare training foundations course)® (4 hours)

the verbal intervention training is a half-day (4-hour), activity-based training that provides you with the skills and practice to safely recognize and respond to everyday crisis situations. 

registration is required. 

supporting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in distress

as staff and faculty, you are often the first to recognize that a student is in distress so it is important that you feel equipped to identify these behaviours and also understand how you can help.  the supporting 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 in distress guide and accompanying workshop outline the various levels of distress and the resources you can provide for a student in each level of distress.  we will also cover available supports in various areas, both on and off-campus including counselling and wellness, academic services, disability services, legal and conduct, and community supports.

safetalk

safetalk is a 4-hour, in-person workshop to build skills in suicide prevention. participants will learn how to recognize and engage with someone thinking about suicide, overcome attitudes that act as barriers to help, talk openly about suicide and connect with intervention resources for further support.

through presentations, audiovisuals, small group discussion and scenario practice, you will learn a 4-step talk model and practical steps to help activate a suicide alert that connects people having thoughts of suicide with more specialized intervention care and relevant resources.

(or) sacred fire

join frazer phillips, indigenous cultural wellness facilitator, to connect with the land & de-stress. all are welcome to come and learn about what a sacred fire is and how it may benefit you during a stressful time.

this event is offered collaboratively from the office of indigenous initiatives and student health and wellness

(or) build-your-own exam kits

to help get you through exams, student affairs is offering build-your-own exam wellness kits in simcoe hall! stop by any time from april 12th - 22nd to get what you need to support a healthy and successful exam period. kit items include:

  • fruits
  • granola bars and other snacks
  • school supplies
  • study and stress management tips
  • and more!

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