Posted on Thursday, August 11th, 2022
Saving as much as you can for the day you stop working makes sound economic sense. And you may have options you hadn’t considered. Depending on your goals, you may want to take a fresh look at your spending habits, revise your savings plan, or get help from a financial advisor or debt-counselling service. The most important thing is to make saving a top priority and keep looking for new ways to save until you find the way that works best for you. Read more click here: Ways to Save More for Retirement – Canada (lifeworks.com)
Posted on Thursday, August 11th, 2022
It is widely known that humans are social creatures. And our friendships play a vital role in our mental and social wellbeing. This month explore the benefits of friendships and ways to find and develop these important social connections. Click here to read more Newsletter Content Archive – Canada (lifeworks.com)
Posted on Thursday, August 11th, 2022
Conquering Fears, Building Resilience and Skyrocketing Potential – English Session – July 19th, 10am EST
Recent societal and personal changes in our lives have made one thing clear: every single human being needs to grow their resilience, mental wellness and capacity for overcoming discomfort and fears in order to navigate the inevitable fluctuations of life.
Drawing from his personal journey of overcoming adversity, from holding back immensely due to a debilitating stutter to performing on stages worldwide, Joze Piranian will deliver his concrete blueprint for confronting challenges, building unshakeable resilience, defeating the discomfort of learning new skills to thrive, and reframing our relationship with fears in order to thrive amidst uncertainty.
Moreover, Joze will share mental wellness strategies and empowering mindset shifts with actionable steps. The transformational insights of his award winning keynote will be infused with hilarious comedic moments (as performed at the Laugh Factory).
Posted on Thursday, May 5th, 2022
CMHA Mental Health Weeks run May 2-8, 2022
You can register for the virtual kick-off event taking place Monday at noon. Join Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Michael Landsberg, and special guests for a riveting conversation about why empathy matters. Or you can tune in live on CMHA National Facebook or click here to register Webinar Registration – Zoom
These past two years more than ever have shown us as individuals that we have the ability to imagine what life is like for someone else. The important piece in doing so is we need to also recognize that sharing in the individual feelings doesn’t mean we also jump in to fix it.
Empathy is something you can learn if it doesn’t come naturally to you. #GetReal on how to help. “You don’t have to agree to understand, and you don’t have to fix it to help.” www.cmha.ca.
Show us your support and celebrate Mental Health Week by Changing Your Zoom /Teams Background.
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Post or tweet this message: Listen hard when someone wants to talk. Don’t jump in or judge. Before you weigh in, tune in. For #MentalHeatlhWeek, #GetReal about how to help.
Or write one of your own using #GetReal and #MentalHealthWeek.
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Watch Good Morning AC for more information next week about how you can support others!!!!
Posted on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022
No One Left Behind – Exploring the looming mental health crisis by bridging the care and inclusion gap. Click here to learn more and register for this upcoming webinar hosted by LifeWorks.
Posted on Monday, January 31st, 2022
Eating Disorders Awareness Week – February 1, 2022 – February 7, 2022
Tuesday, February 1, to Monday, February 7, is Eating Disorders Awareness Week. On behalf of Health and Counselling Services, we welcome all AC members to devote some time this week to learn more about nutrition, mental health, and eating disorders and how each aspect relates to each other. Everyone is welcome and everyone’s voices will be heard.
As the National Eating Disorder Information Centre says, “It is a time to escalate awareness of the impact of Eating Disorders, the dangerous stereotypes and myths, and the supports available for people living with or affected by them.” Join us as we spread awareness and connect with each other this week.
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 (12:00-1:00 pm) -All AC members are invited to learn more about eating disorders and how to support those we care about most. To learn more about this event and register click here: NEDIC: Spotting the Signs & Supporting Someone Affected
Thursday, February 3, 2022 (2:00-3:00 pm) – All AC members are invited to join Health Services and Counselling Services in welcoming registered dietitian Christyna Johnson! They will discuss the challenges of living with an eating disorder while being a person of colour, what resources and supports are available, and how we can all play a role in reducing the stigma and stereotypes associated with eating disorders. Click the link to register for the event. Nutrition & Eating Disorders in the BIPOC Community with Christyna Johnson
Monday, February 7, 2022 (12:05pm-12:55pm) – Learners and employees are invited to enjoy a free relaxing yoga session. No experience is necessary, so join us in taking care of our mental and physical health. Click here for Online Lunchtime Yoga
Posted on Monday, January 24th, 2022
LifeWorks offers a newsletter subscription to their Balance, Healthy Living, and Healthy Working newsletters. They provide information on a variety of health and wellness topics.
Check out the newsletter(s) LifeWorks – Monthly Newsletters | Algonquin College – Wellness
Posted on Thursday, December 2nd, 2021
Re-Igniting a Sense of Meaning and Purpose in a Post Pandemic Workplace
The prospect of returning to an in-person work environment can be daunting. While the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic keeps many employees working from home, the shift back to a traditional office environment is anticipated once the pandemic subsides. To facilitate the conversation on return-to-work anxiety, Algonquin College hosted a webinar with Dr. Bill Howatt on Dec. 16, 2021. Check out the live recording.
Mental Fitness 101 – Live virtual session recording
Have you ever thought about your mental fitness? Similar to your physical fitness, which is impacted by a number of factors including, how well you eat, sleep and exercise. Your mental fitness is significantly impacted by your habits and routines and without intentional focus specifically in times of uncertainty you can begin to experience adverse effects. There is no better time to take a break and check out this live recording hosted virtually by Dr. Bill Howatt January 18, 2021 and the Mental Health Playbook.
Navigating the “New” Normal – Live virtual session recording
Life has many demands coming at us, and when experiencing major change this can increase the pressure of our existing demands and/or add new ones to your plate. This can result in feeling like you are in a pressure cooker. This thirty (30) minute session hosted virtually March 26, 2021 by Dr. Bill Howatt will help you recognize the signs of feeling overwhelmed and provide you with some micro-skills for “depressurizing”.
Posted on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021
As you re-enter your workplace, you might find that the transition back is a difficult one. If you’re returning to the workplace after a long absence due to COVID-19. Here are some helpful tips that may help you prepare for a re-entry/return – Preparing to Return to Work as Lockdown Lifts
Posted on Friday, September 24th, 2021
Did you miss out in registering for a live event you were interested in? Not to worry as all the sessions have been recorded to view at your leisure! To access past episodes or register for upcoming sessions click on the following link Home – Maintaining Mental Fitness.
Past Episodes:
- Moving away from loneliness starts from within
- Tips for being less overwhelmed at work
- Tips for taming negative emotions
- Relationship survival guide tips
- Compassion Fatigue – tips for dealing with emotional exhaustion
- Benefits of Monitoring positive and negative daily charges
- Insulting for irritability (tips for managing anger)
- Halting self-doubt
- Tips for Unplugging from work
- Tossing social rejection
Upcoming Episodes:
- Blending demands of home and work – Sept 28, 2021
- Setting social media boundaries – October 12, 2021
