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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Take a meditation “Paws”

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, July 26, 2023, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Katzman, Vanier Hall
Instructors: Giselle St. Louis
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Join Giselle St. Louis, Clinical Therapist at the Student Counselling Centre and her partner, Winnie the Therapy Dog for a guided meditation and take a “paws” to help you restore awareness of your calm.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Turtle Island Walking Tour

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, August 09, 2023, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Meet at the CAW Information Desk
Instructors: Russell Nahdee
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Windsor-Essex County has been home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. Join us for an informative and fun guided tour of the landmarks on our University of Windsor campus and beyond.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Mastering Cell Phone Photography

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Meet in front of the Dillon Hall
Instructors: Shelby Johnston
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Get ready to unleash the incredible power of your cell phone camera! Photography has never been more accessible, and your trusty mobile device is all you need to capture exciting moments, express your creativity, and have a blast while doing it. Join us for an exciting session that will take you on a captivating walk around campus, all while sharing expert tips on how to master the art of cell phone photography.

But the excitement doesn't end there! We want to see your cell phone photography skills in action. After the session, we encourage all participants to submit their best shots to employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca for a friendly challenge and opportunity to be posted on @uwindsor social media. Our Workplace Wellness Committee will have the thrilling task of selecting a winner, so be prepared to showcase your new cell phone photography skills, all from the convenience of your pocket.

Locations include: Dillon Hall (meeting spot), Essex Centre of Research (CORe), Chrysler Hall, Erie Hall/Lambton Tower, Welcome Centre

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Stressbusters: Stretches to relieve anxiety and tension

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Alumni Auditorium, 2nd floor, CAW Student Centre
Instructors: Mike McMahon
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Whether you sit for prolonged periods of time, don’t move enough throughout the day, or just feeling a little more tense than usual, join us for this active session where we will practice some simple but powerful stress-busting stretches.

This session was originally scheduled for August 2.

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Resiliency at Work - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Medical Education Building, Room 3102
Instructors: Karen Smallwood
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

This seminar focuses on effective ways to cope during times of change and transition. Participants gain an understanding of the impact of change on themselves, colleagues, and the workplace, and how to navigate the phases of transition.

This session will be held in-person.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Self-care Strategies - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Jenny-Lee Almeida
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

In this workshop, you will learn how to develop a self-care plan that suits your needs and preferences, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine. You will also learn how to identify and overcome the barriers and challenges that prevent you from practicing self-care. You will also learn how to recognize and respond to the signs of stress, fatigue and burnout, and how to seek help when needed.

This session will be held via Teams.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Self Awareness and What It Means to You - Offering 1

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Jenny-Lee Almeida
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Interactive session on building or enhancing self awareness and strategies for finding balance. In this session participants will learn why self awareness is so important through exploring it’s benefits and will be provided practical tips through exploration of self, beliefs, needs and challenges to help manage emotions and feel empowered.

This session will be held via Teams.

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Resiliency at Work - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Karen Smallwood
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

This seminar focuses on effective ways to cope during times of change and transition. Participants gain an understanding of the impact of change on themselves, colleagues, and the workplace, and how to navigate the phases of transition.

This session will be held via Teams.

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Stress Relief: Tools and Techniques for Everyone - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Karen Smallwood
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

This workshop explores the psychological realities associated with both stress and relaxation. It helps participants identify destructive cycles that create stress, discontent, and fatigue. This popular seminar promotes an understanding of what stress is, including how and why we experience it. This session encourages resiliency and provides tools to successfully manage stress and build resiliency.

This session will be held via Teams.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Self-care Strategies - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Jenny-Lee Almeida
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

In this workshop, you will learn how to develop a self-care plan that suits your needs and preferences, and how to incorporate it into your daily routine. You will also learn how to identify and overcome the barriers and challenges that prevent you from practicing self-care. You will also learn how to recognize and respond to the signs of stress, fatigue and burnout, and how to seek help when needed.

This session will be via Teams.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Self Awareness and What It Means to You - Offering 2

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, May 08, 2024, 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM
Location: Online - information to join will be sent from employeeexperience@uwindsor.ca
Instructors: Jenny-Lee Almeida
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Interactive session on building or enhancing self awareness and strategies for finding balance. In this session participants will learn why self awareness is so important through exploring it’s benefits and will be provided practical tips through exploration of self, beliefs, needs and challenges to help manage emotions and feel empowered.

This session will be held via Teams.

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Stressbusters: Stretches to relieve anxiety and tension

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Alumni Auditorium, 2nd floor, CAW Student Centre
Instructors: Mike McMahon
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Whether you sit for prolonged periods of time, don’t move enough throughout the day, or just feeling a little more tense than usual, join us for this active session where we will practice some simple but powerful stress-busting stretches.

Thursday, August 1, 2024

Cancelled: Mastering Cell Phone Photography

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Thursday, August 01, 2024, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Meet in front of the Dillon Hall
Instructors: Shelby Johnston
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Get ready to unleash the incredible power of your cell phone camera! Photography has never been more accessible, and your trusty mobile device is all you need to capture exciting moments, express your creativity, and have a blast while doing it. Join us for an exciting session that will take you on a captivating walk around campus, all while sharing expert tips on how to master the art of cell phone photography.

Locations include: Dillon Hall (meeting spot), Essex Centre of Research (CORe), Chrysler Hall, Erie Hall/Lambton Tower, Welcome Centre

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Cancelled: Stepping Out... Mindfully!

Registration for this event is now closed.
Schedule: Wednesday, August 14, 2024, 12:15 PM – 01:00 PM
Location: Start at Medical Education Building, room 3102
Instructors: Sonia McMahon-Comartin
This workshop is open to faculty and staff only.

Take a much-needed break while reflecting on and discussing the value of mindfulness and intentionality as well as engage in a group mindful walk around campus. Reap the benefits of this simple, yet so valuable activity.