Workshops
Looking for effective strategies to maintain positive mental health? Register for one of our workshops today.
Upcoming workshops and training
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.
Live workshops will resume in September 2022. 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 Megan MacKay at [email protected].
Learn skills to improve mood and emotional wellbeing, build healthy coping skills, and manage stress and anxiety with our variety of wellness workshops.
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Pushing Through Perfectionism
Are you struggling with perfectionism?
Reduce perfectionism's unhelpful influence by exploring strategies to shift your mindset, level of self-kindness and sense of acceptance in this 50-minute workshop.
Thursday, November 24 from 5-6pm (Virtual)
Can't make it to one of the live workshops? Check out the slides below. This resource is intended for personal use only.
Pushing Past Perfectionism Slides
© Student Wellness Services, 2022
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Boosting 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.
Tuesday, November 15 from 5-6pm (Virtual)
Thursday, November 30 from 12-1pm (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.
Boosting Self-Compassion Slides
Boosting Self-Compassion Worksheet
© Student Wellness Services, 2022
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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, November 23 from 12-1pm (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
Managing Stress and Anxiety Worksheet
© Student Wellness Services, 2022
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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.
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Healthy Thinking
Having trouble with difficult or negative thoughts?
Learn strategies to manage negative thoughts, emotions and mood in this 50-minute workshop.
Wednesday, November 2 from 1-2pm (Virtual)
Monday, November 21 from 12-1pm (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.
© Student Wellness Services, 2022
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Changing Unhealthy 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.
Changing Unhealthy Habits Slides
Changing Unhealthy Habits Worksheet
© Student Wellness Services, 2022
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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.
Discover Your Self Care Slides
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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.
Wednesday, November 2 from 3:00 - 4:00pm (Hybrid)
Wednesday, November 30 from 3:00 - 4:00pm (Hybrid)
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 [email protected].
Workshops in the community
Recovery College focuses on helping people recognize and develop their own resourcefulness and awareness in order to support themselves or their loved one’s recovery journey.
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.
Looking for group support?
If you're looking for a more intensive, longer learning opportunity, try one (or many) of our group programs.