Welcome to the Wellness Den!
The Wellness Den is a dedicated space on campus that features daily wellness-inspired opportunities to support student learning and success. The Den is open to all UTM students. Brought to you by the UTM Health & Counselling Centre.
Location: DV 2207 (Student Services Hub – SSH)
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Why visit the Wellness Den?!
Students visiting the Wellness Den can expect to:
- Discover information about student health and wellness from trained peers and/or HCC staff.
- Learn about new and existing resources that aim to support health & wellness, both on- and off-campus.
- Participate in both guided and self-directed wellness-inspired activities.
- Practice wellness skills and adapt helpful tools and strategies.
- Engage in a safe, non-judgmental space in an intentionally relaxing atmosphere.
- Access to a charging station, plug in your device while recharging your own mind.
What the Wellness Den is not:
- Meeting space
- Study space
Fall Semester Weekly Schedule:
Mindful MONDAYS | Together TUESDAYS | Skillful WEDNESDAYS | Self-Care THURSDAYS | Fun Fact FRIDAYS | |
Lower stress and improve mood with mindful tools and strategies. | Make meaningful connections with your UTM community. | Build wellness and resilience-based skills for daily university life. | Take a break and practice self-care with a unique activity each week. | Discover helpful information related to health and wellness. | |
Resource Series: 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online (Digital) | On-Campus | Off-Campus | Mental Health | A Helping Paw |
Student-Led Series: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Mindful Practice | Campus Voices | Skill-Building Tools | Self-Care Activities | Trivia & Games |
Staff-Led Series: 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | 1:30 pm: 2:00 pm: | 1:30 pm: Community & Connections (BIPOC Focus) 2:30 pm: Open, Drop-In |
Wellness Den Drop-in Workshops
Please check back here regularly for upcoming workshops running at the Wellness Den. These workshops are on a “drop-in” basis – meaning that students can drop by anytime between 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm and engage in the content of the workshop!
And while registration is not required, we encourage you to sign up ahead of time here.
Upcoming Drop-in Workshops
How Can I Help? Supporting Loved Ones.
When: September 30th 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: Campus Health Promotion Nurses and Peer Mentors
Drop by and learn introductory mental health information based on two key resources: Recognize, Respond, Refer Workshop by HCC; and UofT’s Identify, Assist, Refer Online Education Module. Being there for someone isn’t always easy. Come by and get equipped with basic information about mental health, including an interactive activity to get you thinking, and tips about:
- How to recognize if someone is having a mental health concern
- Effective ways to respond
- Helpful resources along the way
Expressive Art Therapy
When: October 7th 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: CREATE Institute (In-Training Program), in partnership with the UTM Career Centre
Join us for our Career Wellness Series, a dynamic and imaginative journey designed to help you navigate your career and manage any anxiety you may be facing. Through the lens of Expressive Arts Therapy (EXAT), you’ll explore your professional aspirations using visual arts, writing, drama, music, and movement.
Discover creative ways to engage with your thoughts and questions about the future. This series will equip you with artistic tools to communicate your feelings, identify challenges, and uncover valuable insights into your career-related fears and concerns. Best of all, no prior experience in any art form is required—just a willingness to explore!
All students are welcome to participate!
Expressive Art Therapy
When: October 21st 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: CREATE Institute (In-Training Program), in partnership with the UTM Career Centre
Join us for our Career Wellness Series, a dynamic and imaginative journey designed to help you navigate your career and manage any anxiety you may be facing. Through the lens of Expressive Arts Therapy (EXAT), you’ll explore your professional aspirations using visual arts, writing, drama, music, and movement.
Discover creative ways to engage with your thoughts and questions about the future. This series will equip you with artistic tools to communicate your feelings, identify challenges, and uncover valuable insights into your career-related fears and concerns. Best of all, no prior experience in any art form is required—just a willingness to explore!
All students are welcome to participate!
Flu Shot Myth Busters
When: November 4th 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: Campus Health Promotion Nurses
Still have questions whether a flu shot is the right choice for you? Connect with a Registered Nurse and learn factual information about the flu shot so that you can make a well-informed decision about your health. Don’t let a cold or flu stop you from succeeding!
Stress Less, Thrive More
When: November 11th 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: Diana Yacop, MSW Advanced Placement Student
University experience can be stressful! Yet, learning how to cope and flourish in stressful environment can be a helpful skill, applied beyond our time at university.
Drop by and learn some key strategies on how to better cope and manage stressful situations, and support your overall learning and academic success.
Managing your Time Effectively during Exam Season
When: November 18th 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: RGASC Learning Strategies and Study Skills instructor
Do you feel like there is not enough time to get everything done! You are not alone! Drop in to talk with a RGASC instructor about how to manage your time effectively, create a study plan for upcoming exams, learn strategies to combat procrastination, and make the most of your time as a student.
Dealing with Exam Anxiety
When: November 25th 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Facilitator: Campus Health Promotion Nurses and the Health & Counselling Centre staff
Exam time is around the corner, and this can be a particularly stressful time for students. Join one of our Campus Health Promotion Nurses for some helpful tips on how to cope with exam anxiety.
Drop by the space to learn more! And please follow us on social media!
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