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Workshops

Looking for effective strategies to maintain positive mental health? Register for one of our workshops today.

Upcoming workshops and training

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Wellness Workshops

Wellness workshops will be offered using a blend of virtual and in-person delivery. We will continue to follow all public health and University restrictions. 

We have provided workshop slides and worksheets for download. These resources are intended for personal use only, if you would like to use them for other purposes please ensure to credit UCalgary Student Wellness Services or connect with Taylor Robinson at taylor.robinson2@ucalgary.ca. 

Learn skills to improve mood and emotional wellbeing, build healthy coping skills, and manage stress and anxiety with our variety of wellness workshops. Wellness workshops do not run over the spring and summer semesters, and will resume in Fall 2023. If you would like to request a workshop or training for your student group, please contact Mandy McCaughley at mandy.little@ucalgary.ca. 

  1. Mindfulness and Self-Compassion

    Are you your own biggest critic? Are you often hard on yourself?

    Explore the benefits of self-compassion and strategies to increase kindness to yourself and others in this 50-minute workshop. 

    Monday, September 18th from 12:00 - 1:00pm (Virtual) 

    Tuesday, September 26th from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Wednesday, October 11th from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person) 

    Monday, October 30th from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides and worksheets below. These resources are intended for personal use only. 

    Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Slides (PDF)

    Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Worksheet

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

  2. Managing Stress and Anxiety

    This workshop will help you develop a better understanding of your own anxiety, and learn strategies to both reduce the impact of stress over the long term and manage anxiety in the moment.  

    Wednesday, September 27 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person)

    Wednesday, October 25 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Monday, November 20 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person) 

    Thursday, December 7 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person) 

    Wednesday, December 12 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides and worksheets below. These resources are intended for personal use only.

    Managing Stress and Anxiety Slides (PDF) 

    Managing Stress and Anxiety Worksheet  

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

  3. Motivation and Procrastination

    Learn more about the nature of motivation, how it impacts mental health, and some strategies to target procrastination in this 50-minute workshop. 

    Wednesday, September 20 from 12:00 - 12:50pm (Virtual) 

    Thursday, October 5 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Wednesday, November 1 from 12:00 - 12:50pm (In Person) 

    Thursday, November 23 from 12:00 - 12:50pm (Virtual) 

    Tuesday, December 5 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Monday, December 11 from 12:00 - 12:50pm (Virtual) 

    Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides and worksheets below. These resources are intended for personal use only.

    Motivation and Time Management Slides (PDF) 

    Motivation and Time Management Worksheet

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

  4. Healthier Thinking

    Having trouble with difficult or negative thoughts?

    Learn strategies to manage negative thoughts, emotions and mood in this 50-minute workshop.

    Tuesday, September 19 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person) 

    Thursday, September 28 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Monday, October 23 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (Virtual) 

    Thursday, November 9 from 12:00 - 12:50pm (Virtual) 

    Monday, November 27 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides and worksheets below. These resources are intended for personal use only.

    Healthier Thinking Slides (PDF) 

    Healthier Thinking Worksheet 

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

  5. Transforming Habits

    Want to make a positive change in your life and change an unhealthy, unhelpful, or unsustainable habit? This workshop will help you learn how to identify and replace negative habits and change your behaviour in a sustainable way. 

    Monday, September 25 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (Virtual) 

    Thursday, October 19 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person) 

    Tuesday, November 7 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Wednesday, November 29 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (Virtual) 

    Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides and worksheets below. These resources are intended for personal use only.

    Transforming Habits Slides (PDF) 

    Transforming Habits Worksheet

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

  6. Discover Your Self Care

    This workshop will help you learn about the importance of self-care and explore your current coping mechanisms. You will complete a personalized wellness assessment and create an individual self-care plan. 

    Wednesday, September 13 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person) 

    Thursday, September 21 from 4:30 - 5:30pm (Virtual)

    Tuesday, October 3 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (Virtual) 

    Tuesday, October 17 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Wednesday, November 22 from 4:00 - 5:00pm (Virtual) 

    Tuesday, December 12 from 12:00 - 1:00pm (In Person)

    Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides and worksheets below. These resources are intended for personal use only.

    Discover Your Self Care Slides 

    Discover Your Self Care Wellness Assessment 

    Discover Your Self Care Wellness Plan

  7. Reducing Exam Anxiety

    In this one hour workshop you will learn more about exam anxiety, the impact it has on you, and ways you can manage it. We will focus on your health & wellness, managing your thoughts, active coping, relaxation skills, and test taking skills relevant to our current learning environment. Registration will open approximately three weeks prior to the workshop. 

    Wednesday, October 11 from 3:00 - 4:00pm (Virtual) 

    Thursday, October 12 from 10:00am - 11:00am (In Person) 

  8. Pushing Past Perfectionism

    Do you struggle with perfectionism? This workshop helps explore strategies to challenge perfectionist tendencies including self-compassion and time management tools. 

    Pushing Past Perfectionism Slides 

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

  9. Transitioning to University

    This workshop will help students new to the university environment debunk myths about university, learn strategies for adapting to change, and learn about useful resources to support you on campus. 

    Transitioning to University Slides (PDF) 

     © Student Wellness Services, 2023 

Request a workshop

You can request a workshop with our Community Training Coordinator.

Thinking about booking a workshop?

  • Give us three weeks' notice when booking
  • We can tailor our workshops for your audience
  • Customized workshops can be developed on specialized topics

Have questions? Email communityhub@ucalgary.ca. 

 

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Everyone is welcome to attend these free courses and drop-in classes. No previous experience is required and with more than 30 courses to choose from, there is a course for everyone.

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