health promotion and wellness activities

bodytalks: challenging the ideal body

body talks is a conversation series about the intersections of body image and health offered in partnership between student health and wellness and the gender equity centre. 
 
for this guided discussion, amber saville, a graduate student in the social justice studies program, karen degagne, regional coordinator of the eating disorder program st.

(or) egg hunt

take a break from your studies and join a campus-wide egg hunt. student health and wellness has hidden 48 multicoloured plastic eggs around the orillia campus for 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 to destress and welcome the spring season. 

end of term thank you-grams

as the academic year winds down, take time to say thank you who helped you get through it, whether it be a prof, roommate, family member, ga, or colleague.   use the form below to send a note to someone you are grateful and student health and wellness will deliver it to them before  april 12.

(or) fill your cup and tackle burnout

burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. it occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. as the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.

burnout reduces productivity and saps your energy, leaving you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful. 

(or) puppy yoga

join our puppy friends from precious paws rescue for some downward dogs and warrior poses. registration is required for this event (see below for link)

please bring a yoga mat if you have one, but mats will be provided in a limited quantity
event details: wednesday, april 3rd, 1:15pm - 2pm, oa 2014
contact orluwell@lakeheadu.ca if you have any questions

(or) destress fest

kick-off student health and wellness' week of stress buster activities and beat the end-of-semester slump at de-stress fest! stop by simcoe hall and take a break with mindful activities to remind yourself of healthy coping strategies and the services and supports available to you! 

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